VOLUME 58 NO. 35 • SERVING WHITESIDE, ROCK ISLAND COUNTIES SINCE 1857
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Jack Wyatt’s Iron Eagle Tactical NHRA nitro Funny Car gets ready to kick off the Pro Show during the O’Reilly Auto Parts World Series of Drag Racing at Cordova International Raceway on Saturday, Aug. 28 in a match-up with Larry Dixon. The three-day racing extravaganza at the track brought in racers from across the country, thousands of spectators, and the thrill of the race during a muggy weekend of competition and showcase. See page 5.
LOCAL NEWS
LOCAL NEWS
Handcrafted Creations
State Rodeo Competition
More Food Options
Prophetstown couple craft wood items to sell. / 3
IHSRA to host high school rodeo in Morrison. / 10
River City Rotary donates to local food pantry. / 2
WHAT’S INSIDE Sports................................................. 11 Glimpses of the Past......................... 6 Property Transfers............................. 7 Published every Tuesday 20 pages • One section
LOCAL NEWS
Morrison Police Report ..................4 Church News............................. 12-13 Classifieds ............................. 15-20
DEATHS
Paul E. Petersen, Ruth Ann Mitick, John E. Koenes Sr., Hugh ‘Whitey’ Nelson, Page 4