Erie Students Win Ribbons at TRAC Art Festival

Erie High School had four winners at this year’s TRAC Art Festival, held at Princeton High School on Thursday, April 23rd.
Obituary-Marcia Marie (Miller) Smith

Marcia Marie (Miller) Smith, 75, of Erie, IL, died peacefully Saturday, April 25, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family.
Whiteside County NAGS to Present “The Extraordinary Caterpillar” on Thursday, April 30

The Whiteside County Natural Area Guardians and Odell Public Library are hosting a special screening of “The Extraordinary Caterpillar” on Thursday, April 30th at 6 p.m. at the library in Morrison.
Summer Youth Day at Coleta Sportsmen’s Club on June 20

The Sterling-Rock Falls Gobblers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, Ogle County Pheasants Forever, Sauk Valley Whitetails Unlimited, Sauk Valley Delta Waterfowl, Coleta Sportsmen’s Club, and the NRA are teaming up to host a Summer Youth Day for kids ages 3-17 on Saturday, June 20th at the Coleta Sportsmen’s Club, two miles west of Coleta on Pilgrim Rd.
Obituary-Kevin “Zepe” James Zuidema

Kevin “Zepe” James Zuidema, 66, of Clinton, IA passed away with his daughter by his side, on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the Alverno Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Clinton, IA.
Local Businesses Spruce up Morrison Community Garden

The Morrison Community Hospital Foundation is beyond grateful for the support of local businesses that stepped up to help make Morrison beautiful.
Potential for Severe Weather Today

The National Weather Service of the Quad Cities has provided a morning update regarding the potential for severe weather today.