Building off the success of its recent “Strides for Students” 5K run/walk, Morrison Schools Foundation (MSF) announces its “Striding for Students” Pledge Drive. The recent run/walk netted $4000. Trent Bush (MSF Board President), Todd Schlegel (Morrison alumnus), Darryl Hogue (Morrison Junior High Principal)–shown left-to-right–and Rory Coghlan (Morrison High School teacher) […]
By taking care of those “Honey Do Lists” as if they were his own home, Gary Milnes of Deerview Construction & Development was recognized by the Morrison Chamber of Commerce with the “Because Nice Matters” Customer Service Award for the month of August 2013. He was nominated for his great […]
Editor’s note: The following article was written by Jerry Lindsey. If Paint The Town festivities are designed to entertain all ages, and that is exactly what the day has done for over 18 years, then all ages should be able to find their food of preference while spending the day […]
On Tuesday, September 3, 2013, the Historic Preservation Commission will hold its meeting at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Conference Room. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of August 6, 2013, minutes Introductions Public Hearing COA, JBKM, […]
On Thursday, August 29, 2013, the City of Morrison Special Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m.in the lower-level Conference Room of City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The Agenda follows. Call To Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Items for Consideration and Possible Action include […]
Central Radio Group from Princeton, IL, will be in Morrison, IL, to broadcast live coverage of two VARSITY football games. Coverage begins about 15 minutes prior to kick-off. Varsity games usually begin about 7:30 p.m., but listeners may want to tune in close to 7:00. If you can’t make […]
Students from Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, will host a special Book Fair from Scholastic from Wednesday, September 4, through Wednesday, September 11, 2013, to help raise funds for new library books and resources. This event will feature a wide range of books for young teens […]
Students from Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, will host a special Book Fair from Scholastic from Wednesday, September 4, through Wednesday, September 11, 2013, to help raise funds for new library books and resources. This event will feature a wide range of books for young teens […]
08-26-13 at 12:01 p.m. Mark T. Duncan, age 56 of Rock Falls, IL, was arrested by Deputies following a property damage crash that occurred at U. S. Route 30 and Prophet Road. Mark was driving recklessly before the crash occurred, according to occupants, and slid into the stop sign at […]
Morrison Community Unit District #6 schools will dismiss one hour early on Wednesday, August 28, 2013, due to the heat.
Jim DuBois, Morrison Sports Complex Director, reports that “the final results for Adult Church, Men’s and Coed Softball are posted on www.quickscores.com/morrisonsports.” Photographs of the Men’s and Coed teams appear here.
The Sawmill Museum, 2231 Grant Street, Clinton, IA, offers the last of its August summer classes for children: “Make Your Own Watercolor Painting.” On Saturday, August 31, 2013, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., you get to make your own masterpiece! The admission fee–$4 for adults and $3 for children–covers materials […]
Lyndon Area Historical Society, 405 4th Street West, Lyndon, IL, hosts the 3rd Annual “Come Home Again Reunion” on Sunday, September 22, 2013. The Museum will be open from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Enjoy the exhibit of Lyndon United Methodist Church artifacts. Music performances will be given by Dmitry Feofanov, […]
The Morrison Lions Club returns to its regular meeting schedule on the first and third Tuesday of each month at noon at Happy Joe’s, 109 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on September 3, 2013. Tracy Muur is in charge of the program. The club will be celebrating its 75 year […]
Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, is hosting a free BMX Stunt Show and Anti-Bullying Program performed by the Dialed Action Sports Team. This free event will be held in the church parking lot at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 2013. Bring your lawn chairs, and […]