Museum Features Sesquicentennial Farms

Morrison Historical Society members and “award-winning filmstars” Ed Abbott and Orville Goodenough will be featured speakers at a presentation honoring Sesquicentennial Farms of Whiteside County, on Sunday, October 13, 2013.  The event takes place at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, at 1:30 p.m.  Doors open at 1:00.

Fall Bridal Fantasy October 13

  Upcoming brides will find this event a must-do.  On Sunday, October 13, 2013, four business will host “Fall Bridal Fantasy” at Days Inn, Rock Falls, 2105 First Avenue, Rock Falls, IL.  Destinations Travel  Services, imprintable memories, and Satin ‘N Lace are co-sponsors.  The four vendors will be available from

Sip! Shop! Dine!

Mark your calendar and plan to attend the 2nd Annual Morrison Chamber of Commerce Girls’ Night Out, held at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL, on Thursday, October 17, 2013. From 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., this event will pamper the ladies with special shopping deals, great samples,

Morrison Rotary Thank You

The Harvest Hammer has become a rewarding community project for the Morrison Rotary Club, and we are proud to promote fitness and a healthy lifestyle.  The success of this fun, family-friendly, challenging event would not be possible without the unselfish community cooperation that is alive and well in Morrison, IL.

Kentucky Derby Fundraiser for MCH

Morrison Community Hospital Foundation’s Big Squeeze Committee presents “Run for the Roses,” a Kentucky Derby themed fundraising event.  Tickets are $45 each or $320 for a table of eight.  They will be available until Friday, September 27, 2013, at Fitzgerald Drug Store, Morrison Community Hospital, or from Mick at 815-772-5510

September Customer Service Award

City of Morrison Public Works employees were recognized by the Morrison Chamber of Commerce with the “Because Nice Matters” Customer Service Award. The nomination cited their hard work and dedication plowing snow or fixing water line breaks and everything in between going above and beyond as public servants. Pictured left-to-right,

Lyndon Fire Department Steak Supper

Lyndon Fire Department will hold their last Steak Supper of the year, on Saturday, October 5, 2013, from 4:30 to 8:00 p.m.  The Fire Station is on First Avenue, off Moline Road (IL Route 2.)  Tickets are available at the door.  The cost is $12 for an 8-ounce ribeye steak,

Bielema + Wiersema = 50 Years of Service

How does one symbolize a quarter-century of devotion to a volunteer force?  The Morrison Fire Department honors its members who served their community for 25 years with a gold Bulova “Caravelle” watch.  The engraved timepiece reads, “MFD,” then the recipient’s name, and the 25th anniversary date.  Presentations are made at

Meeting for United Way Volunteers

The Morrison Campaign for United Way of Whiteside County is under way. A meeting for volunteers will be Thursday, October 10, 2013, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m., at the Super Wash Building, 707 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. If you would like to volunteer but cannot make the meeting, please contact

United Way Campaign Begins in Morrison

Mary Black, representing Super Wash, Inc., will head up the Morrison Division of the United Way of Whiteside County campaign this year.  She is shown talking with Russell Siefken, Executive Director of the United Way, about plans for the campaign. Volunteers are being recruited by Black to help with the

Tegeler’s Youth Mud Run October 5

  Former Morrisonian Nicole Tegeler has created a way to build a new community center for Annawan, IL, from mud!  Actually–from the enjoyment of muddy kids, ages four through 14, who will participate in the Mighty Titan Youth Obstacle Mud Run, on Saturday, October 5, 2013.  The “fun, pumped-up event”

Zinnen Interview

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Benefit for Wrestlers of Adversity

Dan Drosopoulos, Nancy Gravert, and Kamden, Bob, and Becky White gathered at the “Wrestling Adversity:  Taking Down Lyme Disease and Cancer” benefit held Thursday, September 26, 2013.  There were numerous supporters at the pancake supper, held from 4:40 to 7:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Reformed Church,  202 E. Morris Street, Morrison,

The Whiteside Forum and Amnesty International

British lawyer Peter Benenson, the founder of Amnesty International, said: “It’s better to light a candle than curse the darkness.”  This slogan motivated Blaine Mineman to “get in the game” of political activism, rather than remaining upset with world events from the sidelines. Mineman was the featured speaker, as The

Extreme Image and annabella’s Ribbon Cutting

The Morrison Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, September 19, 2013, in celebration of the relocation of two businesses, Extreme Image Salon and annabella’s, into the newly-renovated building at 207 W. Main Street, downtown Morrison, IL.  Numerous Chamber members were on hand to show their support