Morrison Police Report of June 1

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, June 1, 2018. Arrests:  On Sunday, June 3, 2018, at approximately 10:15 a.m., Morrison Police responded to Resthave Home regarding an unwanted subject.  As a result, Morrison Police arrested Zachary T. McDivitt, age 31 of

MIT Innovation Center on Track for August Opening

The Innovation Center at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, is rapidly proceeding, with construction of the exterior and infrastructure nearly complete.  The center will be a designated space dedicated to prototyping, manufacturing projects and processes, fabrication, and other creative activities.  It will contain a prototyping lab,

June 16 Car-Truck-Motorcycle Show at Emmanuel

If your vehicle has two-or-more wheels, drive it to the Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show at Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL.  The event will be held rain or shine, Saturday, June 16, 2018. Entrants may register between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.  Judging takes place from 11:00 

Activation of AUSP Thomson Advances with Need to Hire

On Thursday, June 7, 2018, the U. S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons announced that Administrative United States Penitentiary (AUSP) in Thomson, IL, will begin the final phase of activation. The institution will house High Security inmates in general population and inmates requiring Special Management programs.  Inmates are

David E. Douglass (1940 – 2018)

David E. Douglass, 77, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, June 7, 2018, at his home. David was born August 12, 1940, in Davenport, IA, the son of William and Ethel (Alger) Douglass . He married Phyllis (Wilson) Douglass on May 12, 1988, in Las Vegas, NV.  David worked as a

June 2018 Road Projects to Begin in Morrison

The following summer 2018 street repairs will begin in Morrison, IL.  Police Chief Brian Melton advised, “As with all road construction work, please be patient, and slow down for workers.” Starting the week of Monday, June 11, road improvements will made to the Hazel Road and Ridgewood/Greenland Drives area. Starting

Karen S. Magana (1964 – 2018)

Karen S. Magana, 53, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, June 6, 2018, near Thomson, IL. Karen was born September 18, 1964, in Morrison to Ivan Joe and Marsha A. (Paschal) Kaufman.  She was a 1982 graduate of Morrison High School and received her Associate’s degree in nursing from Sauk Valley

Frances Houzenga (1937 – 2018)

Frances Houzenga, 81, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center North in Clinton, IA. Frances was born on March 30, 1937, in Newton Township, IL, to Peter and Florence (Geerts) VanderVinne.  She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a graduate

Meet Bicyclists Who Cycle to Ease World Hunger

On Wednesday, June 13, 2018, look for a group of bicyclers to arrive in Morrison, IL.  They will be members of the First Annual CycletoSynod traveling fundraising squad. Their mobile mission is “Breaking the Hunger Cycle” as they raise money for the ELCA Lutheran World Relief World Hunger program.  For

American Legion Members to Take an Honor Flight

Seventy-seven area military veterans and their Guardians-for-a-Day, will be honored for their military service, with a special trip to Washington, D.C. on Thursday, June 7, 2018.  They will soar on a free Honor Flight from Quad Cities International Airport, for a once-in-a-lifetime experience–to view National monuments dedicated to their branch

K-5 Cheerleading Summer Camp July 11-13

Morrison High School Senior Cheerleaders invite you to come join our Summer Cheer Camp.  Girls will learn a floor cheer, a dance, and some sideline cheers.  Anyone entering Kindergarten through fifth grade is welcome to come and have some fun!  The camp will be held at Morrison High School, 643

Vacation Bible School June 25 – 29

Morrison Community Vacation Bible School will be held at Morrison Junior High, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.  The dates are Monday, June 25, through Friday, June 29, 2018.  Youths age four through those entering eighth grade are invited to learn about Bible heroes and their

Road Paving Postponed

Editor’s note:  City Administrator Barry Dykhuisen submitted this update on Monday, June 4, 2018. The scheduled paving of Greenland and Ridgewood Drives and parts of Hazel Road on Thursday, June 7, and Friday, June 8, has been postponed, in order to not hinder the Morrison City Wide Garage Sale.

June 4 Sheriff’s Office Accident Report

On Monday, June 4, 2018, at approximately 6:28 a.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office, along with Prophetstown Fire and Rescue, Prophetstown Ambulance, and Prophetstown Police responded to a traffic crash in the area of Star and Felton Roads.  The crash was reported where a bicyclist was struck.  Through their investigation,

June 5 MHPC Agenda

Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, beginning at 5:00 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Room of City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  The agenda follows. I.      Call to Order II.     Roll Call/Attendance III.    Approval of April