Morrison City Council will hold a Special Council Meeting on Thursday, June 16, 2016, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Items for […]
The Morrison, IL, Mayor, City Council, and Morrison Historic Preservation Commission are pleased to announce the revival of the Building Improvement Program. This cost-share program, last funded in 2009, is designed to offer a means of assisting property owners with refurbishing buildings located within a Morrison Historic District or registered […]
The American Legion Post #328 in Morrison, IL, will perform The Ceremony for Disposal of Unserviceable Flags, pursuant to Resolution 440 of The American Legion, on Sunday, June 26, 2016, at Kiwanis Park. Kiwanis Park is on Norrish Road between Orange Street and Genesee Street, northwest of Grove Hill Cemetery. […]
When I was a youngster, my family often took a Sunday drive for entertainment. Leaving Des Moines, IA, and driving “out to the country” offered new vistas and summer breezes with the windows down. Sometimes my siblings and I would sing or play “I Spy.” Not much ever happened along […]
On Thursday May 26, 2016, members of the Fulton, IL, Chamber of Commerce attended a ribbon-cutting for Fulton Martin House Museum. This event took place to celebrate Martin House’s acceptance onto the National Register of Historic Places. As the only local building in Fulton to recieve this designation, the City […]
Cornerstone Family Dentistry, 521 W. Wall Street, Morrison, IL, will host a One Year Anniversary celebration and Patient Appreciation Day, on Friday, June 24, 2016. Patients and the general public are invited to celebrate with Dr. Mindy (Melinda) Hochgesang; her brother, Dr. Craig Peterson; their staff. From 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., […]
Marvin E. Zaagman, 94, of Resthave Nursing Home, Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at the nursing home. Marvin was born September 23, 1921, in Fenton, IL, to John and Grace (Schaver) Zaagman. He was educated at the Green School of Lyndon, IL. On October 5, 1943, he married […]
Calling all golfers! Come support your 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade football teams. Your participation is needed during the Morrison Junior Tackle Golf Outing Four Person Scramble, on Saturday, June 18, 2016. The shotgun start is at 10:00 a.m. at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL. […]
Virginia Van Zuiden, 79, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, June 13, 2016, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA. Virginia was born May 7, 1937, in Clinton, IA, to Edward T. and Pauline B. (Stone) Schuler. She attended Clinton grade schools and was a graduate of Morrison […]
Bringing expertise and networking opportunities to local businesses is one way economic developers can assist businesses to grow and thrive. Whiteside County Economic Development Department (EDD) and Morrison Institute of Technology (MIT) are joining forces to accomplish this. The County EDD is introducing a “Virtual Incubator,” and MIT has stepped […]
The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from The President of the United States of America and Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor of: Victims of the Orlando, […]
“We are in desperate need of new uniforms for all [16] of the girls,” lamented Coach Katelyn Sedig. “I believe they were purchased three years ago. They have been altered so many times, they are falling apart!” A basic uniform consists of a skirt and sleeveless, shell top. “They run […]
Roger A. Schumacher, 85, of rural Erie, IL, died Monday, June 13, 2016, at Pleasant View Rehab & Health Care Center in Morrison, IL. Roger was born on August 17, 1930, in Clinton, IA, to Fred and Viola (Rasmassen) Schumacher. He served his Country in the U. S. Army from […]
Kathy J. Wickler Speth, age 69, of Belmont, WI, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family, on Friday, June 10, 2016, after a courageous, ten-month battle with cancer. She was born December 22, 1946, in Platteville, WI, to Burdette and Carol (Weittenhiller) Dobson. Throughout her life, Kathy had a passion […]
Spanning across several states in the County, the Annual Lincoln Highway Sales will be held Friday, August 12, and Saturday, August 13, 2016. Locally, garage sales held in Fulton, IL, will occur between 8:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m., on August 12, and August 13. Individual garage sales may hold different times […]