“Every few months” a group of “Northwest Illinois City Administrators and Managers” meets over lunch to network, stated Barry Dykhuizen, City Administrator of Morrison, IL. This began before he moved back to Whiteside County in October 2013. “Sometimes we invite Clinton, and De Witt, IA, Administrators.” On Friday, February […]
Morrison, IL, was a recent recipient of the saukvalley.com 2015 Readers’ Choice Award for “Favorite Small Town.” On Friday, February 13, Mayor Everett Pannier, left, MADC/Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kim Ewoldsen, and City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen celebrated the tribute in the Mayor’s office, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison. Jennifer […]
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 […]
The building and decoration of the new nursing wing at Resthave Retirement Home, 408 Maple Avenue, in Morrison, IL, is completed. All that awaits is for the 70 new private rooms to be filled with residents who eagerly anticipate their move. Marketing Director Karla Burn said, “People have picked their […]
“The Whiteside Forum will be hosting presentations dealing with Mass Media in Modern Society over the next few months,” stated Marc Adami. “How does news, entertainment, and advertising get to you and improve your life, via print, TV, radio, movies, or the internet? How do we influence the media?” he […]
Due to mechanical failure, there is a train blocking all crossings in Morrison, IL. Use Garden Plain Road coming to all schools south of the railroad tracks. It is expected the train will be moved by 8:30 or 8:45 a.m. The Vocational bus will be delayed until 7:45 a.m.
Alvin E. Geesey, age 81, of Rock Falls, IL, died Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at Morrison Community Hospital, Morrison, IL. Al was born November 16, 1933, in Sterling, IL, the son of Blair and Mildred Geesey. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. He married Victoria […]
Morrison High School Baseball will hold a Trivia Night on Saturday, February 21, 2015, at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., with friendly competition starting at 6:30. Proceeds will support the MHS Baseball program. The cost is $10 per person. Food and […]
Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, has great deals for a great cause! Find entertaining gently-used books and purchase yummy treats on lucky Friday, February 13, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the Facility Enrichment Fund. For more […]
Resthave staff and residents wore red on Friday, February 6, 2015, to support “National Heart Awareness Day.” In the front row, left-to-right are Dorothy Brackemyer, Kristi Christiansen, Harry Johnson, Nancy VanZuiden, and John Stowell. Standing left-to-right are Kris Muur, Eva Dykstra, Mary Burgess, Jamie Troutman, Katlyn Garcia, Liz Bos, and Jan […]
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 […]
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison’s American Red Cross Drive Coordinator submitted this report. The first ARC blood drive of 2015 in Morrison, IL, was held on Thursday, January 15, from noon until 6:00 p.m. at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway. First Presbyterian Church Men and Women were the sponsor […]
Bethesda Blaze Relay For Life Team, along with support from DQ Grill & Chill, will serve breakfast from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. at DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, Morrison, IL, on the following dates: Saturday, February 21, and Saturday, March 21, 2015. Breakfast choices will include scrambled […]
Katherine Marie Cox, age 89 of Fulton, IL, died Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, IL. Katherine was born on December 6, 1925, in Jerseyville, IL, to Robert and Florence (Clain) Suttler. She married Thomas Cox on January 27, 1942; he preceded her […]
Dental patients of the late Dr. William J. Simpson, Morrison, IL, received a thoughtful mailing from Mrs. Deanna Simpson. It read, “Dr. Bill Simpson passed away on [Tuesday,] December 16, 2014, from complications from kidney failure. Dr. Simpson’s family and staff would like to thank their patients for their patronage […]