Allen Harksen (1937 – 2016)

Allen Harksen, 78, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, August 6, 2016, at Resthave Home in Morrison. Allen was born September 24, 1937, in Clinton, IA, to Delbert and Marian (Sleeper) Harksen. He graduated in 1956 from Clinton High School in Clinton.  Allen served in the United States Army.  He married

Over $119,000 in Premiums to Be Won

The Whiteside County Fair Board is proud to announce Dale Colesons as “2016 Friend of the Fair” honorees.  Since 1989, the board has sought to honor those who have made an extra effort to support the annual Fair and make it as much fun as possible,for all those who participate

MIT Hires Libberton as Director of Admissions

Morrison Institute of Technology has hired Larry Libberton of Mt. Carroll, IL, as its Director of Admissions, effective Monday, August 1, 2016. Libberton served as Director of Communications at Ashford University, Clinton, IA, from July 2002 until the campus closed in May 2016.  He earned his Bachelor of Science degree

Qualifying Times, Club Records, and High Point Trophies

Tracy Henson submitted this report and photo. Seventeen Seahorses competed in the Stars of Tomorrow Invitational at the Riverview Pool in Clinton, IA, on Friday, July 8, through Sunday, July 10, 2016.  The Riverview Pool is an outdoor, 50-meter (Olympic Size) swimming pool.  The Seahorses had Lifetime Best times in

Gypsy Music Street, A Look into the Past

On Sunday, August 21, 2016, at 2:00 p.m., guest speaker Roberta Dietzen, at left, will bring the story of her mother, Rezsi Lehrer, a Holocaust survivor, to the Savanna Museum and Cultural Center, 406 Main Street, Savanna, IL.  Lehrer lived on Gypsy Music Street in a remote area of the Carpathian

Pons Kids Camp August 22-24

August is surely a month of transitions, with its numerous endings and beginnings.   Summer and vacation activities wind down, as school, sports, and dance activities begin–with the Whiteside County Fair overlapping in the middle.  Jill Beswick, Coach of the Morrison High School Pom Pon Squad, has designed an event that

August 8 City Council Agenda

On Monday, August 8, 2016, 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

Letter from Karen Voss and Emily Taylor

Dear Editor: Hospice of the Rock River Valley, a United Way agency, would like to acknowledge and thank everyone who organized, helped, participated, and donated to the Schreiner Golf Outing on Saturday, July 9, 2016.  For the sixth year, HRRV was chosen as the recipient of the proceeds raised from

Pink Heals Tour Supports Local Women

The Pink Heals Tour made a stop in Morrison, IL, on Friday, July 29, 2016.  They first visited in 2014.  This promotional tour starts in Arizona with a caravan of pink fire trucks and travels around the United States of America.  Their goal is to honor women who are battling

Wa-Tan-Ye Invites All to Salad Luncheon

The Wa-Tan-Ye will host a community Salad Luncheon and informational program about diabetes on Saturday, August 13, 2016.  The meal begins at 11:00 a.m. at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  The public is invited to meet Dr. Priyanka Gauravi, Endocrinologist at Morrison Community Hospital. Dr. Gauravi

2016 Ebenezer Reformed Church Water Extravaganza

With a 6:00 p.m. temperature stuck at 85° on Wednesday, August 3, 2016, it was ideal weather tor the 6th annual Water Extravaganza, hosted by Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL. During this free community event, at least 100 wet children and adults spread across the parking

Beauty Hutch Ribbon Cutting/Open House

Morrison Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Beauty Hutch to its membership.  On Friday, July 29, 2016, at 10:30 a.m., a Ribbon Cutting was held at 119 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL  This was followed by the 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. public Grand Opening to welcome new owners, Kathy Polson

Mary Swanson (1928 – 2016)

Mary Swanson, 88 of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday August 3, 2016, at Resthave Home in Morrison. Mary was born on May 7, 1928, in Erie, IL, the daughter of George and Cecelia (Kennedy) Smith and was a graduate of Fulton High School.  She married LeRoy Swanson on February 28, 1947,

Summer Extravaganza Hits It Out of the Ballpark

The City of Morrison Parks and Recreation Committee scored popularity points with people from across at least nine states, during the first “Summer Extravaganza” on Saturday, July 30, 2016.  Vehicle license plates were noted from California, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, and Wisconsin.  From noon to 8:00

Fair Office Hours for Entries and Ticket Sales

Whiteside County Fair Secretary, Mary Beth Dombroski, has announced that the fair office will be open for business for the entire week prior to the 146th Annual Whiteside County Fair, which kicks off Tuesday, August 16, 2016. The office of the Secretary and Treasurer are located in the building near