Brian Bartoz submitted these photos of the action-packed, home Football game against the Fulton, IL, Steamers, on Saturday, October 28, 2023. The Mustangs scored 34 points over the Steamers’ 12. Morrison will take on the Kewanee (Wethersfield) Tigers in Kewanee, IL, on Saturday, November 4, beginning at 1:00 p.m.
When black cats prowl and pumpkins gleam, May luck be yours on Hallowe'en. City of Morrison, IL, hours for Trick-or-Treating are 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Continuing Care Facilities will celebrate before Hallowe’en. Homestead Assisted Living & Memory Care, 403 Scenic Street, will treat youngsters in […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, October 20, 2023. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 10-25-2023 Lynn Wiebenga 62 Morrison, IL Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid Accident 10-26-2023 Julien […]
The Clinton Community College Paul B. Sharar Foundation Scholarship application deadline is Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Students considering attending Clinton Community College, one of the Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, for the spring 2024 semester can apply online at www.eicc.edu, or by using the application form available at CCC, or online. […]
A Whiteside County, IL, child was one of seven children around the world, who found an enchanting bookmark in their “Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library” book in September 2023. The early childhood literacy program celebrated 200 million books gifted, since the program began in 1995. In typical Dolly fashion, she wanted […]
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Monday, October 23, 2023, the Morrison City Council meeting opened with the gavel in the hands of President pro-tempore Vern Tervelt and all other Aldermen in attendance. The Consent Agenda listed the recent Mayoral appointments to community service committees: The Council approved action […]
As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, in Lewiston, ME, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order […]
The ImpactLife Mobile Blood Drive is scheduled for Monday, November 6, 2023, at Northside Elementary School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, in the Cafeteria. Donation times are 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. For questions or to schedule a required appointment, contact Primary Blood Drive Coordinator Denise Batterton at denise.batterton@morrisonschools.org or […]
Anne Frame wrote the feature. The Odell Public Library Friends will again host the Annual Book and Bake Sale, on Saturday, November 4, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Odell Public Library.307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Shown are volunteers and happy attendees of the 2022 event. All […]
Todd “Mo” Morthland, 56, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at home, from esophageal/liver cancer. Todd was born June 1, 1967, in Morrison, to Douglas and Jean (Marshall) Morthland. He was educated in the Morrison schools and was a 1985 graduate of Morrison High School. Todd […]
Morrison High School released the Honor Roll for the First Quarter of the 2023-2024 school year. Congratulations to these scholars! 4.00 AND ABOVE Class of 2024Blake Adams, Carly Boonstra, Cooper Bush, Geneva Connelly, Brianna Groenewold, Madison Houzenga, Karalynn Kirkpatrick, Madison Krum, Andrew Melton, Allen Rumfelt, Gracelyn Streets-Wood, Sarah Weston, Karder […]
Dear Morrison folks, Morrison United Methodist Church Will host a family-friendly Trunk-or-Treat event, on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., at the Church parking lot, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Please help spread the word, and invite your neighbors to join us with their decorated trunks. Let’s […]
The Whiteside Forum continues their 2023-2024 Season with guest expert Brian Ritter speaking to “Conservation: Nahant Marsh, the Mississippi River, and Beyond” on Sunday afternoon, October 29, 2023. Hear him at 2:00 p.m. in the City of Morrison Community Room, in Odell Public Library, located at 307 S. Madison Street, […]
Model railroad collectors have two days to attend the Third Annual Iowa/Illinois Model Train Show, at the American Legion, 702 W. 35th Street, in Davenport, IA. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 27, 2023, and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 28. The facility […]
Report and photo submitted by Brian Bartoz. Thirty-six companies, career training programs, colleges, organizations, and military service branches participated in Morrison High School’s fifth annual College and Career Fair, on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Prior to the main event in the gym, students participated in four breakout sessions. They met […]