Open Bible Fellowship Speaker from South Africa

Open Bible Fellowship, 11429 Ward Road, Morrison, IL, invites the area communities to a Holy Week program.  Jan Nel will teach and prophetically speak on three consecutive evenings, Tuesday, April 11, through Thursday, April 13, 2017, at 6:30 p.m.  Jan Nel hails from South Africa where he served as a

Open Bible Fellowship Hosts South Africa Speaker

Open Bible Fellowship, 11429 Ward Road, Morrison, IL, invites the area communities to a Holy Week program. Jan Nel will teach and prophetically speak on three consecutive evenings, Tuesday, April 11, through Thursday, April 13, 2017, at 6:30 p.m.  Jan Nel hails from South Africa where he served as a

“The Messiah in the Passover” Seder Supper

Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, invites the public to a Seder Supper, on Friday, April 7, 2017, at 6:30 p.m.  The event features the Chosen People Ministries  “The Messiah in the Passover” presentation is a powerful visual message, not only of Israel’s freedom from slavery in Egypt,

Sheriff’s Merit Commission Hiring Dispatchers

The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Merit Commission is accepting applications for 9-1-1 Dispatchers, with positions in Morrison, and Sterling, IL.  Applications will be accepted through Monday, April 10, 2017, at 9:00 a.m.  Starting pay is $17 per hour. Applications can be picked up in person at the Whiteside County Law Enforcement

Koehn Connects “Lincoln, Grant, Reagan, and Obama”

At the next program hosted by the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society,  Ronald H. Koehn, a retired Social Studies teacher at Fulton High School, will present a PowerPoint program entitled “The Illinois Connection:  Lincoln, Grant, Reagan, and Obama.” His talk is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, April 23, 2017, at

New Kelly Park Bridge Preparation

Photographed by City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, beginning construction of a new steel frame/wood deck foot bridge is under way.  It will be installed in Kelly Park.  According to CA Dykhuizen, the estimated completion date is “by the end of the the school year.  Site work

March 28 Sheriff’s Office Report

This arrest is merely a charge, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On Friday, March 24, 2017, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office arrested Dustin R. Zimmerman, 34 of Rock Falls, IL, at his residence, located in the 1500 block of E. Route 30, on a

CGH Pediatrics Open House March 29

Come visit the newly renovated Pediatrics Department at CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL, on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.  The department is located on the second floor of the Hospital.  Take the public elevators and turn left upon exiting. Updates to the

Make-and-Take Workshop Starts April 1

Heritage Arts Make-and-Take Workshop is an event running from Saturday, April 1, 2017, to Sunday, April 9, sponsored by University of Illinois Extension and the Home Community Education Associations of Carroll, Jo Daviess, Stephenson, and Lee Counties.  This workshop promotes the continuation of skills and arts once passed down from

County Healthier Communities Partnership Walks for Health

Whiteside County Healthier Communities Partnership (WCHCP) will participate in National Public Health Week Monday, April 3, 2017, to Sunday, April 9. The WCHCP is made up of 30 local agencies, including health, police, schools, mental health, and other social agencies.  All are committed to getting healthier by walking towards their

Mitchell Clodfelter is March 4-Her of the Month

The University of Illinois Extension, Whiteside County 4-H Program named their March 4-Her of the Month. Mitchell Clodfelter is a nine year, 4-Her and is a member of the Genesee Hillbillies 4-H Club in Sterling, IL. Mitch regularly attends monthly club meetings and is the President of his 4-H Club

Lola Jean Behrens (1928 – 2017)

Lola Jean Behrens, age 88 of rural Sterling, IL, died Tuesday, March 28, 2017. She was born on June 9, 1928, in Sterling, the daughter of Lawrence and Erma (Watson) Dirks. She married Donald H. Behrens on October 22, 1950; he preceded her in death on March 19, 2006. Lola

CA Dykhuizen is a Certified Credentialed Manager

Barry Dykhuizen has earned a prestigious milestone in his professional career.  He completed criteria and testing established by International Local Government Management Organization, of Washington, D. C. Dykhuizen, City Administrator of Morrison, IL, recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from the International City/County Management Association ICMA.) He joins over 1400

March 27 City Council Agenda

Monday, March 27, 2017, the 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. Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Board and Commission Reports Park & Recreation Advisory Board Reports

March 10 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, March 10, 2017. Arrests:  On Friday, March 10, 2017, at approximately 8:45 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle driven by Marc K. Miller, age 36 of Dixon, IL, on W. Lincolnway