Retired Morrison Junior High Art Instructor Ned J. Nesti, Jr. will give a two-night presentation on 19th-century painter Vincent van Gogh on Monday, March 2, and Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The event, “Dispelling the Myths Surrounding Vincent
Morrison Rotary welcomed Emily Clark and Kyle Workman to their Wednesday, February 18, 2015, meeting. Emily and Kyle are the February students of the month. Emily is the daughter of John and Louise Clark. She is a Senior and the historian for the Senior Class in Student Council. She has
On Thursday, February 19, 2015, Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, presented a check to Deb Stiefel from United Way of Whiteside County. MCH employees conducted a holiday mystery box promotion, from Monday, December 15, through Friday, December 19. All ticket revenues were given to United Way. Marketing
Did you know that girls who regularly spend time outdoors more readily seek challenges and are better problem solvers than their peers? According to a recent study by the Girl Scout Research Institute (GSRI), “More Than S’mores” (2014), girls benefit immensely from time spent outdoors! In 2015, Girl Scouts of
Do you remember singing “We Shall Overcome” or “This Little Light of Mine” decades ago? Come hear them again Sunday, February 22, 2015, in concert with award-winning Illinois folk singer Chris Vallillo. At Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, Vallillo will perform essential songs from the Civil Rights Movement
On Wednesday, February 18, 2015, Morrison Chamber of Commerce presented its Customer Service Award to Jim and Jeff Workman, former and current owners, respectively, of Workman Heating & Cooling, Inc., 15825 Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL. The three-generation business began July 5, 1949, by Irvin and Lorraine Workman. Father Jim, left,
Joe Klimson and Rena Heusinkveld were crowned Resthave Nursing Home’s Valentine’s Day King and Queen. Thenewly-expanded facility is located at 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. Congratulations to their Royal Highnesses-for-a-day!
Join the Boy Scouts of America in their fight against hunger. Local Troop 96, of Blackhawk Area Council, will collect public donations for Morrison Friends Food Pantry over three days: Thursday, March 5 Friday, March 6 Saturday, March 7, 2015. “‘Scouting for Food’ is our ‘good turn,’ to collect canned
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Whiteside County invites the public to the 2015 Kick-Off, to be held on Saturday, February 28, 2015, at the new Froggy’s Bar and Grill, 213 W. Second Street, in Rock Falls, IL. Everyone is invited to come and see what a beautiful addition
Eighth grade cellist Sam Sykes of Dubuque, IA, entertained relatives, the public, and library patrons and staff at two performances on Saturday, February 14, 2015, at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Scheduled to play first from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Sykes began around 9:30, because so
The gravestone in the photograph has quite a tale to tell. It was a gift from a community near Pontiac, IL, to honor a Union veteran of the Civil War. This former prisoner of war had left Springfield, IL, after fighting ended and settled in the small town of Saunem, IL. He
“Every few months” a group of “Northwest Illinois City Administrators and Managers” meets over lunch to network, stated Barry Dykhuizen, City Administrator of Morrison, IL. This began before he moved back to Whiteside County in October 2013. “Sometimes we invite Clinton, and De Witt, IA, Administrators.” On Friday, February
Cast aside your superstition and attend “Family Night Basketball” hosted by Farmers National Bank (FNB) on Friday, February 13, 2015. The bank will pay admission fees for all students in grades Kindergarten through 12 from Prophetstown, and Morrison, IL. Basketball games will match the Morrison Mustangs and Prophetstown Prophets. The
“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
Morrison High School Baseball will hold a Trivia Night on Saturday, February 21, 2015, at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., with friendly competition starting at 6:30. Proceeds will support the MHS Baseball program. The cost is $10 per person. Food and