Barbara J. Housinga, 68, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at her home. Barb was born December 1, 1947, in Sterling, IL, to John M. and June L. (Hunsberger) Friel. She was educated in the Rock Falls, IL, grade schools and graduated from Rock Falls High School. She
Please note the change of meeting day. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Public
Planning is underway for the 2016 Morrison Youth Baseball and Softball season, for boys and girls in grades 1st through 9th. Registration opens Tuesday, March 1. Forms will be accepted online at www.morrisonyouthball.com and at player evaluations. Registration closes Thursday, March 31. Player evaluations for 1st through 5th graders are
Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison IL, celebrated Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 12, 2016. There was wonderful musical entertainment provided by “The Ukulele Connection,” and cupcakes were served. Congratulations to Spencer Knox, who was named Resthave’s King, and Thelma Smith, who was named Queen.
On Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at 6:30 p.m., “Monastic Silence and a Visual Dialogue: Life among the Poor Clare Colettine Nuns” will be presented free of charge at Odell Public Library, 307 W. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. A question-and-answer session will follow. As members of an exceptionally strict religious community,
Morrison Rec Wrestling Open Annual Tournament will be held Sunday, February 14, 2016. The action takes place in the High School gymnasium, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Doors open at 7:00 a.m. for registration; wrestling begins at 9:00. The fee is $15 for walk-ins.
St. Peter Lutheran Church, 601 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will host a blood drive from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, in the basement Fellowship Hall. This drive is open to the public. Walk-in donors are welcome. To donate, please contact Debbie Heusinkveld at 815-772-4306 or
The Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. 9th Street, Sterling, IL, will hold a Medicare Information Class on Friday, February 19, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. Basic information provided will help our community members–who are new to Medicare and those who want more information–make a more informed decision when it comes
It is never too early to begin planning your retirement! Please join First Wealth Financial Group for a free, informative Retirement Workshop and Dinner on Thursday, February 18, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. The event will be held in the City of Morrison Community Room of Odell Public Library, 307 S.
Clinton Community College, 1000 Lincoln Boulevard, Clinton, IA, hosted the 35th Anniversary B-rrry Scurry 4 Mile Run/Walk, on Saturday, February 6, 2016. Four men and 14 women from Morrison, IL, traveled the out-and-back, flat-and-fast course. Men entrants were Dale Belt, Andy Lewis, Andrew Schaver, and Ryan Zinke. Women racers were
Join Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center for a Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at noon, with presenter Sue Hageman, Cancer Resource Nurse, KSB Hospital. Hageman will discuss how to recognize and manage stress. This presentation will take place at Town Square Centre Clinic, 102 S. Hennepin
Find out about current Morrison Chamber of Commerce events, as well as other events going on around Morrison, IL. Kim Ewoldsen continues her publicity messages on local radio stations this month. She will be interviewed and offer listeners a question-and-answer session. Ewoldsen is both Morrison Chamber of Commerce and Morrison
During February 2016, First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will host two free Community meals, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. Thursday, February 11: The Mexico Mission Trip Crew will serve a variety of Italian raviolis and spaghetti, sides, drinks, and desserts. Thursday, February 25: Enjoy
During the Monday, February 8, 2016, Morrison, IL, City Council meeting, Mayor Everett Pannier honored a 34 year member of the Public Works Department. Pete Swearingen received a plaque to acknowledge his retirement at the end of January. For over three decades he worked mainly in the Water Department, answering
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reported on new traffic control legislation, passed Monday, February 8, 2016, by the Morrison, IL, City Council. “Pursuant to an agreement between Union Grove Township and the City of Morrison, Morrison Police Department is now patrolling portions of Prairie Center Road and Henry Road,