Rotary welcomed Morrison High School Students of the Month Kenzie Severson and Andrew Bird to lunch on Wednesday, December 9, 2015. Severson is active in school, dance, and youth group. She loves to read and is interested in government. She plans to attend Law School. Bird is also active in […]
Following allegations raised by Advanced Animal Health Center in Rock Falls, IL, the Illinois Department of Agriculture inspected Happy Tails Humane Society in late October 2015 and found no violations of the Animal Welfare Act. Department of Agriculture inspector Ron Settles found all animals to be “healthy and happy” and […]
Tracy Henson submitted this report. Twelve Seahorses made the trip to East Moline, IL, on Sunday, November 8, 2015, to swim in the East Moline Age Group and Senior Fall Swim Meet. The swimmers had a good meet with 19 Lifetime Best swims and 25 Top-Six finishes. The Seahorses will […]
Dear Editor: The 26th Festival of Trees was a success because of contributions given by the generosity of the communities served by Hospice of the Rock River Valley. HRRV says thank you to all businesses, organizations, volunteers, decorators, chairpersons, sponsors, donors, and the general public for the generous amount of […]
Beginning on Friday, December 11, 2015, area theatre-goers will have the opportunity to see the Iowa Premier of “Adam’s Gifts,” a play by Peter Filichia. Clinton Area Showboat Theatre is presenting this Community Production of “Adam’s Gifts.” Performances are at Ashford University’s Mullany Theatre, 400 N. Bluff Boulevard, Clinton, IA: […]
Thomson, IL, is wrapping up its Year to Remember on Saturday, December 12, 2015, with a bang-up ceremony at Lions’ Park. The Thomson American Legion will provide an Honor Guard and salute, as the commemorative time capsule is buried. The capstone has been created and generously donated by Fred Kin […]
The United Way of Whiteside County annual “penny” drive at area schools raised over 1 million pennies ($10,000). At Northside School, 520 N. Genesee Street, in Morrison, IL, the United Way held a popcorn party with Ms Smith’s kindergarten class. The children turned in 12,409 pennies ($124.09) for the United […]
Varsity Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted these results from four December 2015 dual meets. “The Morrison High School Mustang Wrestling team is off to a 3-1 start this season,” Wright reported.
The Morrison Mustangs opened up Tuesday’s Varsity Basketball game with a 21-point first quarter. They never let the Amboy, IL, Clippers get into the game, as Morrison rolled to a 70-37 win. Ten players contributed in the scorebook, with Kyle Treadway leading the Mustangs with 14 points.
The Morrison needed overtime to sink the Amboy Rowboats in Morrison Tuesday night. 50-47 Morrison Stats: 2-pt FG 17/45 = 37% 3-pt FG 3/9 = 33% FT 7/12 = 58% Scoring: (2-pt, 3-pt, ftm/fta, total) A. Lindstrom 1, 3, 0/0 = 5 E. […]
The Morrison High School Ponies Boys Basketball team needed an overtime to sink the Amboy, IL, Rowboats, in Morrison, IL, Tuesday nigh, December 8, 2015. The final score was 50-47. Morrison Stats: 2-pt FG 17/45 = 37% 3-pt FG 3/9 = 33% FT […]
Morrison Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting at 11:45 a.m., on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, to welcome its newest member, Marsha Ecker-Heiden. She is the owner of M and M Bed & Breakfast, located at 16477 Capp Road, Morrison, IL. Chamber Director Kim Ewoldsen stated Ecker-Heiden “is proud to […]
“Friday Night Steak Night” is a new feature at KJ’s Bar & Grill, 115 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, reported owner Kent Shepard. The best part is, Shepard said, “to get a steak, you have to go out of town. Nobody else has them. So, we thought we would try […]
On Thursday, December 10, 2015, First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will serve a Free Christmas Meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to come and enjoy a full meal, including a main course, side dishes, beverages, and dessert. The church is handicap-accessible.
Tracy Henson submitted this report. The Rock Island ORCA Swim Team held their 4th Annual Spook & Splash Swim Meet on Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October. 25, 2015. Nine Seahorses competed in the meet and came home with 31 Top-Six finishes. The swimmers also had 23 Lifetime best swims. […]