The Morrison Chamber of Commerce shares what is happening in Morrison, IL, and the area in the coming weeks of 2015. Look for an invitation soon to an Open House to welcome the Morrison of Chamber of Commerce’s new Director, Kim Ewoldsen. The Chamber Board is excited to welcome Ewoldsen, […]
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 […]
Robert “Bob” K. Meier, age 90 of Prophetstown, IL, died Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at Morrison Community Hospital in Morrison, IL. Bob was born August 11, 1924, in Prophetstown, the son of August and Elsie (Taber) Meier. He married Idella Mae Bolt on September 10, 1944, in Prophetstown. Bob enlisted […]
Richard D. Renkes, 66, of Prophetstown, IL, died Monday, January 19, 2015, at GCH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Rich was born on July 8, 1948, in Morrison, IL, to Warren and Meredith (Domdey) Renkes. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and graduated from Morrison High School in […]
Quickly! Who was the first High School wrestling coach? You have several opportunities to meet him Saturday, January 17, 2015, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Look for him during the meets against Rock Ridge and Mercer County, beginning at 11:00 a.m.; while touring the wrestling room; at […]
“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 […]
Screenings will be held on two days next month for children entering Kindergarten for the 2015-2016 school year. All screenings will take place at Northside Elementary School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL. Please call 815-772-2153 to make an appointment for one of the following dates: Thursday, February 19, 2015–from […]
Tonight, Monday, January 19, 2015, is the last opportunity to join the Morrison Grand Squares’ seventh dance season. Classes are held at the City of Morrison Community Room, in the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Basic/Beginner lessons classes begin at 7:00 p.m. This activity is for […]
Jean Kull submitted this information and the photographs. During the Illinois Drill Team Association (IDTA) dance competition on Saturday, January 17, 2015, Morrison High School Pons Squad was awarded the coveted Team Spirit Award while competing at Bureau Valley High School, Manlius, IL. Other schools in attendance voted for this recognition […]
Tracy Henson submitted this report and photo. The Piranhas Swim Club hosted a “Swim Your Own Age Meet” at the Davenport, IA, North High School Pool on Saturday, January 3, through Sunday, January 4, 2015. Fifteen Seahorses participated in this first meet of the new year. This meet was unique, […]
On Monday, January 12, 2015, 23 students in 6th through 8th grade competed in the annual spelling bee at Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL. After nine rounds, seventh-grader Hannah Stralow won the bee by spelling the word “surrogate” in the championship round. Jacob Brown, eighth grade, […]
Morrison, IL, Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, December 26, 2014. Arrests: On Thursday, January 1, 2015, at approximately 2:00 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle driven by Everett D. Hughes, age 67 of Morrison, IL, on Park […]
Following are scholars who achieved placment on the 2014-15 Morrison Junior High Second Quarter Honor Roll. 6th Grade High Honors–Chloe Bielema, Abigail Coons, Emily Henson, Colton Linke, Jaysie Pruis, Ashton Smith, Aaron Wolf Honors–Paige Baker, Gabrielle Banks, Jazmine Callan, Anthony Fulton, Jordan Gallentine, Robert Hahn, Tessa Kelm, Anna Mickley, Thomas […]
Ilirijana Dzeladini, a Junior from Morrison High School, was recently named December [2014] Student of the Month for her outstanding effort and performance at Whiteside Area Career Center, 1608 Fifth Avenue, in Sterling, IL. She is in the Allied Health class at WACC. Her parents are Resul and Mira Dzeladini. […]
On Monday, January 12, 2015, the Morrison Scholastic Bowl team was matched against Erie, Prophetstown, and Fulton, IL, and ended the evening with three dominating match victories.