Three Morrison High School students will receive Gallon Grad awards from Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center (MVRBC.) The Blood Center established the Gallon Grad award to honor students who donate blood at least eight times before graduating from high school. The fluid volume from eight whole blood donations is approximately
Those who love biography, local history, and/or drama will enjoy the combination of all three, melded into first-person presentations, at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. On Sunday, April 24, 2016, Morrison Historical Society hosts its Annual Open House. Doors open at 1:00 p.m., with the program at
The American Legion Post #328 in Morrison, IL, has embarked on an effort to raise at least $15,000, to purchase four additional stone tablets for the Veterans Memorial Park at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. Each tablet will be engraved with approximately 90 names, per side, of Morrison area veterans
Employees at the Morrison Post Office, 226 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, voted on the winner for the Easter Coloring contest. Of over 20 entries Annabelle Blevins, age 8 of Morrison, was selected by the employees. For her efforts Annabelle received a $25 gift card, which was presented by Postmaster
Beginning at 6:00 p.m., Friends of April House will hold its fundraiser Saturday, April 2, 2015, at Cross Creek Golf Course 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL. The $40 ticket “includes a roaring night of fun,” hors d’ oeuvres, and a fabulous dessert auction. Call 815-772-7966 or 815-772-5240 for tickets or
Morrison, IL, native and 1979 High School graduate Robert Rumfelt described himself on Thursday, March 17, 2016, as an “Inventor-Business Owner.” Now married and living near Auburn, AL, he played Mustang football under Coach Larry Stewart. “That season was the turning point for Morrison football,” Rumfelt believes. He was a
Mark the end of March with a Ladies Night event, hosted by Frary Lumber, 2707 W. Linconway, Sterling, IL. The event runs from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, 2016. Enjoy a five minute chair massage for $5. Shop with the following retailers: Artworks by LVH Fine Line
The Annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt was held at Kiwanis Park, 700 block of N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, March 26, 2016. Morrison Fire Department Chief Dave Benters delivered the Easter Bunny to Kiwanis Park at 10:00 a.m. Bunny and escort Emma Melton are Morrison High School Key
It was an uncharacteristic, sunny day for the annual ecumenical Community Cross Walk on Good Friday, March 25, 2016. The annual event began at 12:20 p.m. inside Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, with scores of local participants; residents and staff; members of the Morrison Ministerial Association. Shown left-to-right are Pastor
M and M Bed & Breakfast, 16477 Capp Road, Morrison, IL, has a new telephone contact: 815-441-6897. Owner Marsha Ecker-Heiden offers two “charming and cozy” bedrooms on three acres of family land. The 1880’s home has been recently remodeled. Call the new number to reserve the Sunrise Room ($79) or
Dear Editor: Following is word from the City of Morrison, IL, on infrastructure investment, utility rates, and water safety. Almost daily there is something in the news regarding the fragile and deteriorated condition of the Nation’s infrastructure. We do not have to look beyond the borders of our own community
The bases were loaded with support for Morrison High School Senior Ben Tegeler, on Thursday, March 17, 2016, as he signed a Letter of Intent to play baseball at North Central College in Naperville, IL. Gathered to witness this significant occasion in the cafeteria at 2:30 p.m., left-to-right, were MHS
THE GOOD NEWS: At Cornerstone Family Dentistry, 521 W. Wall Street, Morrison, IL, Doctors Mindy Hochgesang and Craig Peterson have resolved the previous telephone problems. MORE GOOD NEWS: On Thursday, March 24, 2016, the Morrison, IL, and Davenport, IA, offices will return to traditional landlines, with new phone and fax
Resthave Home residents celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with a social, music, and entertainment by Linda Pasvogel and Gloria DeValle. Residents and staff wore St. Patty’s Day colored hats, beads, glasses, and bows. Green punch and cookies were served. Pictured is JoAnne Glandon wearing her St. Patrick’s Day hat.
The United Way of Whiteside County held their Annual Recognition Campaign Celebration on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at Bethel Church in Sterling, IL. Over 150 people were on hand when Jennifer Heintzelman, left, received the Outstanding Community Service Award. She was acknowledged for Chairing the 2014 and 2015 United Way