VOLUME 166 NO. 33 • ESTABLISHED 1857
Tues day, Augus t 1 8 , 2026 • $ 2.00
Serving Morrison, Prophetstown and Fulton
20-YEAR STEAMER
Patrick Lower becomes the longest-tenured coach at Fulton / 31 Shaw Local News Network file photo
Fulton coach Patrick Lower talks to his team after a 30-28 win over Forreston. He is entering his 20th season at Fulton with 97 career wins.
WHAT’S INSIDE Seniors vs. Crime........................2 Glimpses of the Past.................. 9 Churches...............................20-21 Published every Tuesday 32 pages • One section
Property Transfers ......................7 Classifieds........................... 24-29 Sports................................... 30-32
DEATHS Sandra J. Buikema, Cheryl Mills, Charles F. Black / 4