Editor’s note: Photos are by Jerry Lindsey. On Tuesday, June 5, 2018, Morrison Chamber of Commerce Coordinator Meridith Layne, at right, presented a Because Nice Matters Customer Service certificate to Roxane Groenewold. The latter is the Cook at Isle of Rhodes restaurant, 111 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Her nominator
The Morrison Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee’s Fall Clean Up Day is Saturday morning, September 8, 2018, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m., to prepare the downtown for Paint the Town and Harvest Hammer visitors. Those interested in a cleaner Morrison, IL, should meet at the Chamber office, 221 W. Main
Dear Editor: On [Thursday,] August 13, 2018, the Whiteside County Republicans met for their monthly meeting….Chairman Kurt Glazier brought up the topic of Congressional Candidate Bill Fawell and the conspiracy theories that have been surrounding him, after reviewing alleged conspiracy theories posted by Fawell on social media. The Whiteside County
On the morning after Paint the Town, Sunday, September 16, 2018, join Morrison wrestlers for pancakes al fresco at the intersection of Genesee and Main Streets, Morrison, IL. The annual meal includes pancakes, sausage, orange juice, and coffee, for a donation to the wrestling program. Bring a companion or family
Editor’s note: This quintessential event photo is by Marta Bender. Paint the Town is a premier community endeavor, with 6000+ attendees. It has been a tradition for families and artists of all ages for more than two decades. Each year, citizens enjoy an al fresco morning-after pancake-breakfast (Sunday, September 16,
Editor’s note: Jerry Lindsey submitted the photo. The video was reposted from the Morrison Community Unit School District Facebook page. There was a new Mustang Varsity Football Captain during the game against Spring Valley High School, at home on Friday, August 31, 2018. “Here come your 2018 Morrison Mustangs
On Tuesday, September 18, 2018, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Odell Public Library presents “In French Fiddle Tunes and Tall Tales: The Creole Story of the Illinois Country.” The entertainment will be held in the Program Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Musician and cultural historian Dennis Stroughmatt will
Heritage Canyon will come to life with the help of the Early American Crafters, on September 29 & 30, from 10AM until 4PM. This is Illinois’ Bicentennial Celebration – 1818 – 2018, so the FALL FESTIVAL at Heritage Canyon is going all-out! This year’s event is going to be bigger
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, August 24, 2018. Arrests: On Monday, August 27, 2018, Morrison Police arrested Andrew S. Connelly, age 23 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging Connelly with Violation of Probation-Possession
Morrison Schools Foundation has orchestrated a dynamic, musical fundraiser, featuring Dueling Pianos entertainment. The event is Saturday, September 8, 2018, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue (south IL Route 78), Morrison, IL. Enjoy appetizers and your choice of Cash Bar drinks before the performance.
Bring your recyclables to Water Works Park off W. Winfield Street, in Morrison, IL, on Saturday, September 8, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There is no charge, but donations are appreciated.
Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, is excited to offer “fine forgiveness” to patrons, during the month of September. Beginning Saturday, September 1, 2018, and running the entire month, patrons may stop into Odell, talk with a staff member, and have all existing overdue fines waived. We recognize
The Figge Art Museum, 225 W. Second Street, Davenport, IA, is pleased to announce a major gift from the family of Carolyn C. Moon. The second-floor gallery at the museum was named the Carolyn C. Moon Gallery on Sunday, August 12, 2018, during a private reception with family and friends to
Whiteside County Public Works Committee will meet on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at 1:30 p.m., at the Whiteside County Highway Department, 18819 E. Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL. The agenda follows. A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROUTINE BUSINESS 1. Approval of Reports and Claims Budgetary Status Reports Township Motor Fuel
The Morrison Chamber of Commerce would like to invite the community to celebrate Christmas at the 31st Annual Christmas Walk, on Saturday, December 1, 2018. The theme for this years event is “What Elves Do When Santa Is Away.” Bringing back some favorites from last year, plans include Business Open