This essay is by Danny Tyree. You’ve probably heard the hullabaloo about this year’s “Sports Illustrated” swimsuit issue. The average American woman wears a size 14, but SI is just now acknowledging such “plus-size” women. [It allowed] model Ashley Graham (size 14) into a PAID ADVERTISEMENT and Australian model Robyn […]
This essay is by Danny Tyree. Are you an unsung hero? Do those you encounter not appreciate the “real” you? Must you always have the last word? Then you might be interested in the new trend spotted by USA Today: self-penned obituaries, also known as “selfie obits” or “autobituaries.” As […]
The public is invited to attend Visit Day at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue (IL Route 78), Morrison, IL, on Saturday, March 7, 2015. This is an opportunity for the Community to see programs the College offers in Engineering Technology and Computer Network Administration. There will be demonstrations, […]
Senate Republicans like Lindsey Graham have been advocating that President Barack Obama send arms to the “Free Syrian Army,” refusing to admit that there is no such thing as a “Free Syrian Army,” although it sounds good. Now these chicken-hawks are pressuring the President to send arms to the new […]
Due to the illness of presenter Beth Hafner, The Whiteside Forum for Thursday February 26, 2015, has been postponed.
On Saturday, February 28, 2015, Morrison Chamber of Commerce Board members and the public will execute a Cash Mob hit on Happy Joe’s, 109 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, any time between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join the Chamber gang for this […]
On Tuesday, March 10, 2015, Morrison Elementary Schools are sponsoring a community blood drive from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Southside Elementary. The location is 100 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, The drive will be held in conjunction with Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center. Enter the lobby and turn left at […]
Representatives from the Bureau of Prisons and the Small Business Administration will provide information and instructions for conducting business with the Administrative United States Penitentiary (AUSP) Thomson, on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The institution is located at 1100 One Mile Road, Thomson, IL. Bureau of […]
Enrollment has begun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers in the Early Head Start and Head Start Programs. Call 800-323-5434 or 815-535-0684 for more information, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tri-County Opportunities Council, 405 Emmons Avenue, Rock Falls, IL, offers education family services health and nutrition services […]
Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk, submitted the following information for Whiteside County voters. With the General Primary Election a little more than a month away, Whitreside County Clerk Dana Nelson said that it is time to turn attention to voting–more specifically, absentee voting. Illinois election law provides that 40 days […]
Eloise I. Rauser, 90, of Trinity Center at Luther Park, Des Moines, IA, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, February 24, 2015, at Trinity Center at Luther Park. Eloise was born November 16, 1924, in Mt. Pleasant Township, IL, to Ernest and Elsie (Schroeder) Remmers. She was educated in the […]
Two “City of Morrison employees, Police Chief Brian Melton and City Collector Melanie Schroeder, are teaching a class at Northside School[, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL,] as part of the City’s support of the Junior Achievement Program,” stated City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen on Tuesday, February 24, 2015. The agreement […]
On Monday, February 23, 2015, the City of Morrison Council almost set a record for short meetings. It convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL, and adjourned at 7:12. “Not the shortest meeting,” commented one of the Aldermen. City Clerk Melanie […]
Morrison Lions Club members will again be selling roses for delivery on Good Friday, April 3, and Saturday, April 4, 2015. The cost of the roses $15 per dozen. Easter is early, and a bouquet of roses will be enjoyed by those receiving them. If you have not been contacted, […]
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 […]