George E. Dykhuizen, Jr., 84, of Pleasant View Home, Morrison, IL, died Sunday, November 29, 2015, at the Home. George was born October 22, 1931, in Morrison, IL, to George and Myrtle F. (Shugars) Dykhuizen, Sr. He was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and served in the U. S. […]
You are invited to help set a Guinness Book World Record! The Chamber of Commerce, along with the City of Morrison, IL, is trying to set the world record for having the largest gathering of human snowmen in one location, during this year’s Christmas Walk. Scheduled for Saturday, December 5, […]
The Morrison Chamber of Commerce invites the community to celebrate Christmas at the 28th Annual Christmas Walk on Saturday, December 5, 2015. The theme is “Christmas Around the World.” Some of the events planned for Saturday include delicious church suppers visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus business open houses restaurant […]
Sometimes Santa Claus needs a little help. You can assist him in bringing Christmas joy to Morrison children. Choose an anonymous child from among the name tags decorating the Christmas tree in the lobby of Advantage One Credit Union, 204 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. Purchase a gift or two […]
The Morrison Mustangs faced three tough opponents in the Oregon, IL, Thanksgiving Tournament. They took out the frustrations of the three losses on the West Carroll Thunder, Saturday afternoon, November 28, 2015. Noah Hogue netted 18 points. Joey Brackemyer added ten, as the Mustangs dominated the Thunder 60-44, to place […]
Sullivan’s Foods, 300 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, invited residents of area towns to their annual Holiday Open House, on Saturday, November 21, 2015. Between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., guests sampled food and beverages. Tasting events–such as wine and cheese–were stationed around the store, previewing holiday items to make […]
Online auctions are being encouraged by the U. S. Marshals Service as a feature of holiday shopping. On Friday, November 28, 2015, Marshals urged shoppers to look for bargains on its website, specifically property seized in two, major, criminal investigations. There are 390 lots, including 150 belt buckles, from Rita […]
Editor’s note: Information garnered from Quad-City Times article by Steve Batterson. For the first time since 1922, the University of Iowa Hawkeye football team finished the season with a perfect 12 and 0 record of wins. The Hawkeyes traveled to Lincoln, NE, to defeat the Cornhuskers in a close game, […]
On Sunday, November 29, 2015, churches in Morrison will present the eighth annual “We Sing for Their Supper” community concert. The concert, which is sponsored by the Morrison Ministers Council, will be held at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 6:00 p.m. A free-will offering […]
The Morrison Schools Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2015-16 1st Quarter mini-grants, of up to $250, and its first Super Grant. The MSF Classroom Mini-Grant program funds teacher requests for special teaching or curriculum tools, to help enhance student achievement in the classroom. Classroom supplements bought […]
The Morrison Mustangs stumbled for the second time at the Oregon Thanksgiving Tournament, as they lost to Newman Central Catholic 60-40.
Calling all Master Builders! LEGOS are coming to your local library. There’s a new club in town for anyone who loves to build. LEGO-lovers of all ages are invited to attend monthly build sessions at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, beginning January 2016. LEGOS will be […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, November 13, 2015. Arrests: On Friday, November 20, 2015, at approximately 9:30 a.m., Morrison Police responded to Sullivan’s Food for a complaint of Retail Theft. As a result of the investigation, Morrison Police arrested Georgia […]
Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary is hosting their annual Treasure and Bake Sale on Friday, December 11, 2015, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The location is the hospital lobby, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. The Auxiliary welcomes donations of items (excluding clothes) as well as donations of baked goods. […]