"The City of Morrison, IL, has a new Executive Director to oversee Morrison Area Development Corporation (MADC) and Morrison Chamber of Commerce. Kimberly Ewoldsen began her combined duties on Wednesday, December 10, 2014. On Wednesday, February 11, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Chamber office, 221 W."
"Gary Farrell, Erie, IL, submitted this information for members of the military. Veterans using military medical benefits must state so on their IRS form or be penalized for not having insurance. Click here for details. The Fry Scholarship for Surviving Children is now extended to surviving spouses. For more"
"The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) has applied to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application. In the hopes"
"Congratulations to Morrison, IL, Rotary January 2015 Students of the Month, Abigail Kull and Hunter Hamstra. Abigail is the daughter of Jeannie and Gary Spencer and Todd Kull. She is active on the Morrison Dance Team, B.L.I.N.D, Student Government, and Kiwanis Club. She is a Teacher’s aide, a member of"
"This is exciting news for admirers of famed author Harper Lee. Associated Press stated that Publisher HarperCollins will release the second novel by 88-year-old Lee, author of To Kill a Mockingbird. The publisher announced this unexpected information Tuesday, February 3, 2015, to enthusiastic fans around the world. Completed in 1955, Go"
"Stop in at the Donnybrook Bakery Cafe, 203 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, to visit with Kim Ewoldsen, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Ewoldsen initiates the first of her casual public conversations, to assist her duties as new Executive Director for both Morrison Area Development Corporation (MADC ) and Morrison"
"Jill Beswick will host an Open House, Wednesday, January 21, 2015, to showcase her public salon, called Youthful U. She is located inside Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community, 403 Scenic Street, Morrison, IL. Visit her tonight from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the west end of the facility. Beswick is"
"Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all Driver Services facilities and offices–including facilities open Tuesday through Saturday–will be closed Thursday, February 12, 2015, in observance of President Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday. All Driver Services facilities will open for regular business on Friday, February 13. Individuals can visit the Secretary"
"In the car wash industry, the name of Black quickly comes to mind, due to the successful franchising chain that has led the industry for decades. Now the name of a child of Bob and Mary Black[, of Morrison, IL,] is reaching out into the franchising world, to expand the"
"Editor’s note: Gary M. Tresenriter, City of Morrison Director of Public Works, issued the following alert on Saturday, January 31, 2015, in advance of an expected snowstorm. For additional information contact City Hall at 815-772-7657. Morrison Public Works Department has declared its Snow Emergency, meaning all parked vehicles must be"
"The MHS Girls Basketball game with Prophetstown has been cancelled and rescheduled for 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 4, 2015, at Morrison High School."
"Editor’s note: Mary Pratt searched for these early Yearling photographs to recognize the first Pon-Pons and Majorettes. Morrison High School Band Director Bob Glidden initiated a Pons Squad in the fall of 1961. The girls wore handmade skirts and purchased sweaters, according to one of the first members, Betsy Komlanc"
"Due to inclement weather, Morrison Community Unit District #6 schools will be closed on Monday, February 2, 2015. Additionally, Odell Public Library will be closed Monday."
"During the recent holiday season, attractive wreaths decorated both ends of the Whiteside County Covered Bridge. Rope lighting around openings added charm to the darkness of November and December 2014. The twin artificial wreaths were purchased by Morrison Chamber of Commerce Board member Stephanie Vavra decorated by Stephanie Mann of"
"Cast aside your superstition and attend “Family Night Basketball” hosted by Farmers National Bank (FNB) on Friday, February 13, 2015. The bank will pay admission fees for all students in grades Kindergarten through 12 from Prophetstown, and Morrison, IL. Basketball games will match the Morrison Mustangs and Prophetstown Prophets. The"