VOLUME 166 NO. 32 • ESTABLISHED 1857
Tues day, A ugus t 1 1 , 2026 • $ 2.00
Serving Morrison, Prophetstown and Fulton
NEW BRANCH ANNOUNCED
Photo provided by Citizens First Bank
Citizens First Bank employees are pictured by the “Welcome to Morrison” sign while announcing plans to open a new full-service branch in Morrison this fall. See story on page 2.
WHAT’S INSIDE Glimpses of the Past.................. 6 Opinions..................................9-10 Churches..............................22, 23 Published every Tuesday 32 pages • One section
Property Transfers ................... 23 Classifieds........................... 25-28 Sports..........................................31
DEATHS Margaret M. Mortnsen, Lorelei Rocha, Michael G. Specht / 4