B-rrry Scurry Race Results from February 6

Clinton Community College, 1000 Lincoln Boulevard, Clinton, IA, hosted the 35th Anniversary B-rrry Scurry 4 Mile Run/Walk, on Saturday, February 6, 2016.  Four men and 14 women from Morrison, IL, traveled the out-and-back, flat-and-fast course. Men entrants were Dale Belt, Andy Lewis, Andrew Schaver, and Ryan Zinke. Women racers were

February Events by Home of Hope

Join Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center for a Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at noon, with presenter Sue Hageman, Cancer Resource Nurse, KSB Hospital.  Hageman will discuss how to recognize and manage stress.  This presentation will take place at Town Square Centre Clinic, 102 S. Hennepin

Kim Ewoldsen on the Radio

Find out about current Morrison Chamber of Commerce events, as well as other events going on around Morrison, IL.  Kim Ewoldsen continues her publicity messages on local radio stations this month.  She will be interviewed and offer listeners a question-and-answer session.  Ewoldsen is both Morrison Chamber of Commerce and Morrison

Swearingen Honored for 34 Years’ Service

During the Monday, February 8, 2016, Morrison, IL, City Council meeting, Mayor Everett Pannier honored a 34 year member of the Public Works Department.  Pete Swearingen received a plaque to acknowledge his retirement at the end of January.  For over three decades he worked mainly in the Water Department, answering

Ash Wednesday Services February 10

Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent.  Services on February 10, 2016, are listed below at six Morrison, IL, churches. Each welcomes new and long-time residents as well as visitors to attend. Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, will offer The Imposition of the Ashes service and Holy

Letter from Lester Mathew

Dear Editor: I [wish] to express a great “thank you” to Pastor Mike Selburg for hosting the gathering for Anna Catherine Stockham tonight[, Thursday, February 4, 2016].  Our First Presbyterian Church has been the only one who expressed an interest in holding such an event, that I am aware of.

January 2016 American Red Cross Blood Drive Report

Kaywyn J. Beswick, R. N./ARC Blood Drive Coordinator, submitted this report. This year has come in with a bang. But the first Morrison ARC blood drive went off without a hitch. I can always depend on my great sponsors, dependable volunteers, and generous blood donors to make it a success,

Relay for Life Breakfasts at DQ Grill & Chill

“Bethesda Blaze” Relay for Life team will serve you breakfast at DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, in Morrison, IL, on Saturday, February 27, and Saturday, March 5, 2016.  Hours will be from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. Pictured are five “Bethesda Blaze” members and two DQ Grill &

Morrison High School February Students of the Month

Our Rotary February 2016 students of the month are Sydney Beveroth and Adam Deter. Sydney is the daughter of Keith and Sondra Beveroth.  She is active in Pons and Student Council, where she serves as President.  She is also a member of Key Club and the BLIND program, where she

Gathering of Friends for Anna Stockham February 4

On Thursday, February 4, 2016, at 5:00 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway and Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, will host a gathering for the community of friends of Anna Catherine Stockham.  It will be a time to give thanks for her life and friendship and to share memories.  All

“Mary Poppins” Arrives at Odell Library February 9

“Mary Poppins” is one of a select group of films that can truly be called a Classic.  It is filled with so much child-like wonder that it will never grow old or out-of-date.  It is based on the book, written in 1934, by P. L. Travers, of a magical nanny

WHOA Trivia Night February 6

Round up a group for a night of fun and trivia on Saturday, February 6, 2016, in support of White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA.)  The doors to Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL, open at 6:00 p.m.  Trivia starts at 7:00 p.m.  The registration is $10

LEGO Club Open House

To promote the new LEGO Club, which begins from 10:30 to noon, Saturday, February 6, 2016, Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, hosted a LEGO Club Open House.  On Saturday, January 23, from 10:00 a.m. to noon, the Program Room was filled with youngsters who knew just

K of C Basketball

Morrison St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus members held their annual Free Throw Competition on Saturday, January 30, 2016, at Morrison Junior High School, 305 E. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL.  According to Brock Helms, “about 30” boys and girls registered for the 1:00 p.m. event, held in the East Gymnasium.   Other

January 30 Free Throw Competition

The Knights of Columbus host their third annual Free Throw Competition on Saturday, January 30, 2016, at Morrison Junior High School, 305 E. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL.  Boys and girls register at 12:30 p.m. prior to the 1:00 competition.  There is no fee. Contestants must fit one of the following