The Morrison Hunt Club will host another Illinois Department of Natural Resources Hunter Safety course, on Wednesday, August 29, 2018, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. and on Saturday, September 1, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You must be present for both days to become certified. The location is 21887
The Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor a Book and Gift Sale, on Thursday, August 23, 2018, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Items will be displayed in the Main Lobby. Proceeds will help fund scholarships for Morrison High School students who will be pursuing a degree in the medical
This year the fair will offer a Poultry Show in the Rabbit Barn, in place of the Rabbit Show. Pullets and Cockerels must be hatched anytime after August 19, 2017. Hens and Cocks must be hatched before August 19, 2017. The show will be APA and ABA sanctioned, with six
The Morrison Elementary PTO announces its first fundraiser for the 2018-2019 school year: sales of District Calendars. The cost of each calendar is $10. Proceeds benefit the Morrison Elementary PTO, which provides opportunities for field trips, equipment, and other student needs. Each calendar contains District contact information early release dates
Eight-year-old Kiptyn House is a bird whisperer. Close to 8:30 p.m., on Monday, July 23, 2018, he came walking slowly beside his house, on E. North Street, Morrison, IL. He held a stick. Gripping the end of that “walking” stick was a small, young, gorgeous bird. Every few moments, to
On Monday, August 13, 2018, the City Council Meeting convened at 7:04 p.m., in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. Attending were Mayor Everett Pannier; City Clerk Melanie Schroeder; City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen; Police Chief Brian Melton; Aldermen Dale Eizenga, Dave Helms, Kenneth Mahaffey, Vernon
Lacey is a Paint mare owned by the Dr. Cal Vandermyde family, 15213 Norrish Road, Morrison, IL. She delivered on Thursday, May 31, 2018. The sire was an American Quarter Horse. Dr. Vandermyde noted the breeding between a Paint and a Quarter Horse transfers the mare’s classification to her offspring,
The Monday, August 13, 2018, City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m., in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The agenda follows. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. PUBLIC COMMENT V. REPORT OF CITY OFFICERS/DEPARTMENT HEADS VI.
Rock Island County Soil & Water Conservation District seeks immediate applications for the position of Administrative Assistant in Milan, IL. Resumes will be accepted through close of business 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 15, 2018. All interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to riswcd@rockislandswcd.org. Questions may be directed
The Masonic Lodges of Erie, Fulton, Morrison, Prophetstown, and Sterling-Rock Falls, IL, will host an Illinois Children Identification Program (ILCHIP) during the Whiteside County Fair. To “protect the kids you love,” visit the ILCHIP location on Tuesday, August 14, or Saturday, August 18, 2018, from noon to 6:00 p.m. Information
The Whiteside County Fair has an amazing lineup of daily events at this year’s fair! It is sure to please all who attend. The Fair opens on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, and completes after five, fun-filled days on Saturday, August 18. The 148th annual fair, held at the fairgrounds in
On Saturday, August 11, 2018, Morrison Jr. Tackle kicks off their season at Sterling, IL, at Harry Kidd Field. The address is 1345 W. 7th Street. The 7th grade plays at 10:00 a.m., followed by the 6th and then 5th grades. We do not have enough for an 8th grade
Editor’s note: IRTA represents 38,300 retired teachers and their families. It is the sole watchdog for retired teachers in the Illinois Legislature. Monday, August 13, 2018, is Retired Educators’ Day in Illinois. Thank a retired teacher for making your public-school experience great. Post it to social media with the hashtag
Lyle E. McDonald, 89, of Resthave Home in Morrison, IL, died Thursday, August 9, 2018, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Lyle was born April 30, 1929, in Tampico, IL, to Alvin M. and Grace M. (Pelton) McDonald. He was educated in the Bureau County grade schools and was
Each day of the Whiteside County Fair will feature different area Fire Departments and EMS units from Whiteside County. They are members of an fine-tuned, support network called Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS), Division 30. Every other month, the following Illinois towns send their first responders to a collaborative