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Rock Falls, Sterling (IL) FDs Aim to Honor Fallen Firefighter’s Dream of Local Training Facility
Daily Gazette, Sterling, Ill. Jul. 14—ROCK FALLS — To build a state-of-the-art training facility that decades down the road still effectively serves Sauk Valley firefighters and, by extension, residents — that’s the goal that members of the Garrett Ramos Training Facility Cooperative set for the Rock Falls and Sterling fire departments.
Morrison High School Student Excels at National Clay Target Championship
Mason, MI – In a display of remarkable skill and composure, Patrick Schaefer, a 15-year-old student from Morrison High School, placed 11th in the nation at the USA High School Clay Target League National Championship. The prestigious event, held from July 11th to 14th, saw over 1,800 athletes from...
Irene F. Drolema (1936 – 2024)
Irene F. Drolema, 87, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, July 15, 2024, at Homestead Assisted Living & Memory Care, Morrison, IL. Irene was born September 19, 1936, in Morrison, to George and Grace (Dykema) Drolema. She was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a 1954 graduate of Morrison High School. Irene was employed at Herman Nelson for 12 years and then at Bull, Luden, and Potter Attorney’s office for 33 years. A lifelong member of Ebenezer Reformed Church, Irene participated in the church Choir and Bible study groups. She was also actively involved in preparing funeral lunches at the church and sang in the Cantata at Emmanuel Church. Dedicated to community service, Irene volunteered with AARP, assisting with income taxes, and also knitting baby caps for Genesis Hospital. Irene enjoyed going on walks and had a passion for traveling, which she shared with her sister, Cornelia. Together, they visited all 50 states. She was also a member of the Quad Cities Plus 60 Club in Davenport, IA.
Fenton Methodist Church Hosting Ice Cream Social on Sunday
Bring your neighbors, friends, and family to Heritage Hall for some sweet treats, and enjoy the sanctuary atmosphere as Les Wilson of Prophetstown plays his guitar and sings in his unique and entertaining style from 2:30-3:30 p.m. The menu includes vanilla ice cream with chocolate, strawberry, or caramel toppings, peanuts,...
Water Fun Day at Ebenezer Church in Morrison on Wednesday
All area youth are invited to this free and family friendly event – but be prepared to get soaked! There will be water balloons and a giant slip & slide. Come cool off and enjoy a summer evening at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street in Morrison.
July 18 Impact Life Blood Drive
Morrison High School Key Club will sponsor a Blood Drive, on Thursday, July 18, 2024, from 12:30 to 5:00 p.m. The location is the Multipurpose Room of Emmanuel Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. Persons with appointments will be given priority, but walk-ins are welcome. To schedule a time,...
Miles & Preston 4H Clubs held their Local Show at Great River Threshers
The Miles – Preston 4H Clubs held their Local Show Saturday evening, July 13, during Thresher weekend. The indoor judges were Luke Holdgrafer, Joy Gnade and Kierra Messerich. Joey Portz judged Clover Kids. There were 18 indoor exhibitors. Junior Indoor Champion was Isabelle Lawson. She made a Miles Maverick 4H sign using string art. Reserve Junior Champion was Charlie Manthei. Charlie constructed a wiffle ball strike zone. The Intermediate Indoor Champion was Maya Ruden with a photograph of a yellow flower. Presleigh Matthiesen won Reserve Intermediate Champion with her photograph of a cat. In the Senior division John Portz took home Indoor Champion with a picture of a swan. The Reserve Senior Champion was Tate Ruden with a photograph of a butterfly. John Portz won a gift card to Theisens for having the most indoor projects.
Clinton LumberKings cancel game due to weather
The severe weather expected to hit the Quad Cities area has caused a cancellation at NelsonCorp Field in Clinton tonight. The Clinton LumberKings announced in a news release that tonight’s game against the Normal CornBelters has been canceled because of the expected severe weather conditions. “Ensuring the safety of our players, staff, and fans is […]
Students Who Succeed: Forging their futures
Alejandro Almanza and Lawrence Flynn, recent graduates of Central DeWitt High School, made school history as the first students to ever study welding at the Career Advancement Center in Clinton. Almanza, the 18-year-old son of Sandra Almanza of DeWitt, said using online classes to his advantage allowed him to open...
Bobby Tennant
Bobby F. Tennant, 41, of Springbrook, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, surrounded by his family and loved ones following a long illness. Visitation was held at 3 p.m. – 7 p.m., Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue.
Angelia Deming
Angelia L. Deming, 82, of Sabula, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at her home outside of Sabula. Memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna, IL. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
Braves send Dubuque packing, 6-2
On Wednesday July 10, the Dubuque Packers came to Cole Park to take on the Bellevue Braves. Righthander Reed Stumpf spun a complete-game gem for the Braves in picking up a 6-2 victory. Stumpf allowed only three hits while fanning nine Packers.
Braves runner-up at Zwingle Tournament
On Saturday July 13, the Bellevue Braves faced Epworth in the Zwingle Baseball Tournament and came away with a 3-2 victory. The Braves took the early lead when in the first Andrew Swartz singled, and Ethan Hefel proceeded to drive him in with a triple. In the third Hefel was hit by a pitch, then scored on a Chet Knake double. The next batter up was Cole Swartz who drove in Knake with a single. That was all Braves' right-hander Jordan Nelson would need as he scattered four hits while fanning seven. Mitch Roeder took the loss for Epworth.
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