February 27, 2015, with it’s snow cover and single-digit temperatures, was reminiscent of the Chamber Christmas Walk of Saturday, December 6, 2014. Two members of the Christmas Walk Committee, Nancy Anderson and Stephanie Vavra, and Chamber Executive Director Kim Ewoldsen met at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL
Just in time for Easter! The Morrison High School Junior Class will be selling Butter Braid pastries beginning Monday, March 2, through Monday, March 16, 2015. Made with 100% real butter, Butter Braids are a light and flaky pastry, that is hand-braided. They come in a variety of mouthwatering fillings:
The Board of Education of the Morrison Community Unit School District #6 will conduct a Special Meeting on Monday, March 2, 2015, at Morrison High School, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Office of Superintendent Scott Vance, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. No action will
Morrison City Council will hold a Special Council Meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Item for
Kathryn Janicek will perform a vocal recital at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, Morrison, IL, on Sunday, March 15, 2015, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Piano accompanist will be Christine Holmer of Clinton, IA. Selections will include compositions by Mozart, Schumann, Debussy, Fauré, and several American composers. The program
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of February 3, 2015, minutes New Business Criteria for
This essay is by Danny Tyree. You’ve probably heard the hullabaloo about this year’s “Sports Illustrated” swimsuit issue. The average American woman wears a size 14, but SI is just now acknowledging such “plus-size” women. [It allowed] model Ashley Graham (size 14) into a PAID ADVERTISEMENT and Australian model Robyn
This essay is by Danny Tyree. Are you an unsung hero? Do those you encounter not appreciate the “real” you? Must you always have the last word? Then you might be interested in the new trend spotted by USA Today: self-penned obituaries, also known as “selfie obits” or “autobituaries.” As
The public is invited to attend Visit Day at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue (IL Route 78), Morrison, IL, on Saturday, March 7, 2015. This is an opportunity for the Community to see programs the College offers in Engineering Technology and Computer Network Administration. There will be demonstrations,
Due to the illness of presenter Beth Hafner, The Whiteside Forum for Thursday February 26, 2015, has been postponed.
On Saturday, February 28, 2015, Morrison Chamber of Commerce Board members and the public will execute a Cash Mob hit on Happy Joe’s, 109 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, any time between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join the Chamber gang for this
On Tuesday, March 10, 2015, Morrison Elementary Schools are sponsoring a community blood drive from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Southside Elementary. The location is 100 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, The drive will be held in conjunction with Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center. Enter the lobby and turn left at
Representatives from the Bureau of Prisons and the Small Business Administration will provide information and instructions for conducting business with the Administrative United States Penitentiary (AUSP) Thomson, on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The institution is located at 1100 One Mile Road, Thomson, IL. Bureau of
Enrollment has begun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers in the Early Head Start and Head Start Programs. Call 800-323-5434 or 815-535-0684 for more information, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tri-County Opportunities Council, 405 Emmons Avenue, Rock Falls, IL, offers education family services health and nutrition services
Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk, submitted the following information for Whiteside County voters. With the General Primary Election a little more than a month away, Whitreside County Clerk Dana Nelson said that it is time to turn attention to voting–more specifically, absentee voting. Illinois election law provides that 40 days