On Thursday, February 5, 2015, Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL, became the scene of a “Family” wedding and murder of rhe off-stage priest, Father Marco Polo. Seven over-the-top mob characters immediately and enthusiastically greeted Morrison Chamber of Commerce members and guests, upon arrival at the special […]
The City of Morrison, IL, has a new Executive Director to oversee Morrison Area Development Corporation (MADC) and Morrison Chamber of Commerce. Kimberly Ewoldsen began her combined duties on Wednesday, December 10, 2014. On Wednesday, February 11, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Chamber office, 221 W. […]
Gary Farrell, Erie, IL, submitted this information for members of the military. Veterans using military medical benefits must state so on their IRS form or be penalized for not having insurance. Click here for details. The Fry Scholarship for Surviving Children is now extended to surviving spouses. For more […]
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 […]
Prophetstown’s Corrie Reiley outscored the entire Morrison Fillies five in the first half to establish an unsurmountable advantage to lead the Phophets to a 58-43 conference win.
Congratulations to Morrison, IL, Rotary January 2015 Students of the Month, Abigail Kull and Hunter Hamstra. Abigail is the daughter of Jeannie and Gary Spencer and Todd Kull. She is active on the Morrison Dance Team, B.L.I.N.D, Student Government, and Kiwanis Club. She is a Teacher’s aide, a member of […]
And now for a few choice words concerning my recent demotion to the status of second-class citizen. The amazing thing is how quickly my metamorphosis into Cockroachlandia occurred. One minute, I’m walking around like an ordinary human; the next minute, I’m an insect, an unwanted stiff, a bum, a vagabond, […]
This is exciting news for admirers of famed author Harper Lee. Associated Press stated that Publisher HarperCollins will release the second novel by 88-year-old Lee, author of To Kill a Mockingbird. The publisher announced this unexpected information Tuesday, February 3, 2015, to enthusiastic fans around the world. Completed in 1955, Go […]
Stop in at the Donnybrook Bakery Cafe, 203 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, to visit with Kim Ewoldsen, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Ewoldsen initiates the first of her casual public conversations, to assist her duties as new Executive Director for both Morrison Area Development Corporation (MADC ) and Morrison […]
Did you know between 400 and 750 women served incognito as soldiers during the Civil War? Find out why and how they passed as men in combat, during the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society’s presentation, on Sunday, February 8, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. CGH Medical Center’s Ryberg Auditorium, 100 E. LeFevre […]
Jill Beswick will host an Open House, Wednesday, January 21, 2015, to showcase her public salon, called Youthful U. She is located inside Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community, 403 Scenic Street, Morrison, IL. Visit her tonight from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the west end of the facility. Beswick is […]
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all Driver Services facilities and offices–including facilities open Tuesday through Saturday–will be closed Thursday, February 12, 2015, in observance of President Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday. All Driver Services facilities will open for regular business on Friday, February 13. Individuals can visit the Secretary […]
Liberty, the female of a pair of nesting American bald eagles, and her mate, Justice, began their partnership in 2009. They return each year to bear two or three eaglets in their aerie high above the Mississippi River, in Riverdale, IA. Since 2011, 25 million people around the world have […]
As a treat for Odell Public Library patrons, cellist Sam Sykes will perform on Saturday, February 14, 2015, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. and again from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Sykes, shown below, is an 8th grader, the son of […]
Editor’s note: Associated Press stated on Wednesday, February 4, 2015, that Publisher Harper will release the second novel by Harper Lee, author of “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Completed in the 1950’s, “Go Set a Watchman” was set aside, but the book will be released Tuesday, July 14. It “is essentially a […]