In May 2016, Morrison Chamber of Commerce awarded their scholarship award to Kelsey Becker of Morrison, IL. Becker plans to attend Loyola University in Chicago, IL, this fall and pursue a degree in Business and Accounting. She is the daughter of Nick and Stephanie Becker. “We are pleased to award
The Morrison Farmers’ Market is pleased to announce the Annual Evening Market and Taste of Morrison will take place on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Morrison, IL. Seasonal produce, food, music, baked goods, eggs, flowers, and artisan products are just some
The City of Morrison Parks and Recreation Department is planning the first annual “Summer Extravaganza” on Saturday, July 30, 2016, from noon to 8:00 p.m. at the Morrison Sports Complex, located at 315 Bishop Road, Morrison, IL. Individuals must pre-register to participate in any of several food eating contests during
Morrison Junior Tackle “GO B16” Football Camp will be held from Monday, July 18, through Thursday, July, 21, 2016, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Camp will be at Morrison High School football field, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. The camp fee $20 for students in grades five through eight. The
Editor’s note: The time has been changed. CGH Medical Center and the CGH Auxiliary are pleased to present the opening of the next healing art gallery, “Spirit of the Heart.” The gallery will showcase local artists. It will be open to our patients and the community. The show will be
The Rock Falls Community Building, 601 W. 10th Street, Rock Falls, IL, will be the site of the annual Rock Falls Rotary Corn Boil, on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Keith Zoeller, right, is Chair of this event. Cindy Poci, co-owner with Jerry Poci of
Remember the date Wednesday, July 27, 2016, from noon to 4:00 p.m. The Lions Mobile Vision Screening unit will be at the DQ Grill &Chill parking lot, 200 N. Sawyer Road, Morrison, IL. This is an opportunity for anyone to have a free eye screening. It is a simple photo
A dozen first-time-on-display barns await your viewing, on Saturday, July 9, or Sunday, July 10, 2016, during the Whiteside County Barn Tour. Saturday hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The tour begins at the farm of Dennis and La Verle Kyarsgaard,
On Sunday, July 10, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes back Keepers of the Faith. Come early and get a front row seat by the stage, or you can enjoy the concert from your vehicle. The church will serve ice cream
The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from the office of Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner, that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the United States and Illinois flags at half-staff on behalf of The City of Dallas, TX, Police
John R. Nagel of Morrison, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 7, 2016, at the age of 88, but his kind heart and strong will shall not be forgotten. He was born at home at 1293 Bluff Street, on August 19, 1927, in Dubuque, IA, and was the fourth
Mark your calendars! Friends of the Parks announces that a lucky youngster will ride away from the Morrison Evening Farmers’ Market on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, with a brand new bicycle and helmet. The Market will be held downtown on Main Street from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. You need not
On Wednesday, June 15, 2015, The Fulton Chamber of Commerce held their Annual Dinner for members. Dinner took place at King Pins, a new member of the Chamber. Food was catered by the Fulton Meat Market, located in Fulton, IL. Many members of the Chamber were in attendance. Prototypes for
After a decade of discussion, community input, planning, and engineering, Morrison’s new Wastewater Treatment Plant is well underway and on schedule. See for yourself by watching this May 20, 2016, Leander Construction, Inc. drone video of the treatment plant construction. City of Morrison Administrator Barry Dykhuizen stated, “We live in
This article was submitted by Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison Red Cross Blood Drive Coordinator. You know, I wear several different hats. And the times that I wear them usually do not conflict, but it has happened twice in the last five months. I am Director of the Morrison Friends Food