On Saturday, October 1, 2016, members of the Cottonwood 4-H Club decorated a window in Morrison to celebrate National 4-H Week. The window displays photos of 4-H activities from the year and ribbons and awards kids won. The club thanks Angie VanderVinne for allowing us to post pictures in her
Morrison Chamber of Commerce, along with our event sponsors–Sterling Federal Bank, Co-Z Corner, Inc., Alternative Ag Services & Consultants, and First Presbyterian Church of Morrison–are pleased to announce the upcoming second Movie in the Park. It will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2016, at the Morrison Sports Complex, located
Doris J. Green, 86, of Thomson, IL, died Friday, October 7, 2016, at her home. Doris was born April 13, 1930, in Sterling, IL, to John H. and Laura L. (Drewes) Cordes. She was educated in the South Hume School and graduated from Tampico High School in 1948. She attended
Editor’s note: This information is from Delta Dental of Illinois. Halloween is one of the spookiest holidays for teeth–but all candies are not equally frightful. Some of the sweets in your children’s treat bags have the potential to do more damage to teeth than others. On a scale of 1-to-10,
Did you know Morrison Community Preschool still accepts new students during the school year? Instructor Jen Wolf noted there is room for children ages three-to-five. However, only a few spots are left in our morning class, at Northside School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL. If your child turned three
The Morrison Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade Committee is seeking nominations for the Grand Marshal for this year’s event. The parade and festivities take place on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Nominations will be accepted until Tuesday, November 1. Names should be sent to the Morrison Chamber of Commerce. Please mail
Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk, submitted this Specimen Ballot, to assist voters in the upcoming General Election, on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. Click here to view and/or print the ballot.
Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk, announced Wednesday, October 12, 2016, that “grace period registration” for residents who did not register to vote by the Tuesday, October 11, deadline will be available from Wednesday, October 12, through Tuesday, November 8, for the upcoming General Election on November 8. Voters who register
Editor’s note: Previously the pick up date was listed incorrectly. The correct date is October 25. Morrisonians Paula Rodriguez and Linda Temple are dedicated, experienced missionaries, serving through Compassion International. On Thursday, October 6, 2016, Rodriguez wrote, “Linda and I have had a lot of requests for [our homemade, pork]
Walk with the Rotarians, as they create awareness of how close the world is to eradicating polio, and be part of the legacy of its accomplishment in our lifetime. Saturday, October 22, 2016, is the First Annual “End Polio Now Walk,” sponsored by Rock Falls and Sterling Noon Rotary Clubs.
The last day of the 2016 Morrison Farmers Market was Saturday, September 24. It is always hard to believe 19 weeks can go by so fast. It has been a wonderful season, celebrating local food, artisan goods, live music, and our community! Thank you to all of our amazing customers
Lions Club members started the new year, 2016-2017, under the leadership of President Tracy Muur. During the recent business meeting, members voted to give an annual donation to the Helping Hand. This group provides clothing items for needy families in the Morrison, IL, area at Christmas. On Friday and Saturday,
Ruth M. Finley, age 93 of Rock Falls, IL, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Ruth was born on September 28, 1923, in Tampico, IL, the daughter of Edward and Martha (Jacobs) Schultz. She married Alvin Bollman on July 18, 1942; he preceded
Irene M. Huff, 98, of Resthave Home, Morrison, IL, died Wednesday October 5, 2016, at Resthave Home. Irene was born August 28, 1918, in Peoria, IL, to Paul and Madeline (Devogeler) Kerkhove. She was educated in the rural Hooppole, and Thomas, IL, schools. She married John Renner in 1937 in
A designer of electric motorcycles used in the world’s oldest and most dangerous motorcycle races will talk about his work at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, in Parkinson Auditorium on Monday, October 24, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. The public is invited. Lennon Rodgers, a native of