On Monday, January 13, 2014, the City of Morrison Council Meeting met at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. Aldermen included Curt Bender, Scott Connelly, Dale Eizenga, David Helms, Leo Sullivan, Marti Wood, and Harvey Zuidema. Michael Blean was absent. Board and
Defy the winter weather. Spend the afternoon of Tuesday, January 14, 2014, in the comfort of Odell Public Library in the Program Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The Library and the Whiteside Forum purchased a movie license to entertain the community. “Singing in the Rain” will be the
On Monday, January 13, 2014, 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 Planning/Zoning Commission Historic Preservation Commission Reports
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On Saturday, January 4, 2014, Mike Nice submitted this photo of someone’s tracks in the recent snow. He described it this way, “The beautiful new Morrison-Rockwood Trail next to Crosby Road with a winter decoration. It has the makings of a snowshoe or cross-country ski trail.”
On Saturday, January 4, 2014, Mike Nice submitted this photo of someone’s tracks in the recent snow. He described it this way, “The beautiful new Morrison-Rockwood Trail next to Crosby Road with a winter decoration. It has the makings of a snowshoe or cross-country ski trail.”
On Saturday, January 4, 2014, Wes Tharp submitted this photograph of a quartet of Canada geese skimming the Mississippi River. Tharp stated, “I saw you were looking for winter pictures….I came across this picture from late December [2013 or] early January [2014], and thought you could use it. Mike Garland
On Monday, January 6, 2014, Chelsea Stuart submitted this dramatic example of the food chain. The action of predator and prey was captured mid-flight. Stuart wrote, “Taken Sunday, January 5, 2014, on Meadow Lane, Morrison[, IL].”
On Monday, January 6, 2014, Shanna Given used her mobile phone to capture a “selfie” at work. Given is a U. S. Postal Service Carrier Technician for Morrison, IL,
On Monday, January 6, 2014, Missy Matusko used her mobile phone to capture a “selfie” at work. Matsuko is a U. S. Postal Service City Carrier for Prophetstown, IL, serving Route #2.
Winter snowfalls, icy conditions, and frigid temperatures are recent topics of conversation in the local area. Yet, one Morrison, IL, college senior escaped it all for 11 days, swimming with teammates in Salinas, Puerto Rico. Rachael Barry, daughter of Linda Brandon, Morrison, traveled 2132 miles to use the tropical venue
Carol A. VenHuizen, 75, of Clinton, IA, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Saturday, January 11, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton. Born May 31, 1938, in Fulton, she was a daughter of Ebert and Anna (Pyse) Bonneur. On June 1, 1956, she was united in marriage to Allen VenHuizen
Blame it on recent heavy snowfalls and sub-zero temperatures. Illinois Department of Transportation employees have been unable to install all of approximately 900 new 70 miles per hour speed limit signs, to meet their Friday, January 17, 2014, deadline. Legislation went into effect–sort of–on Wednesday, January 1, allowing the increased
Nancy A. Gebhardt of Sterling, IL, died Saturday, January 11, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Nancy was born December 30, 1936, in Sterling, the daughter of Ralph and Olive (Wolf) Kosier. She married Ray Gebhardt on November 28, 1954, in Sterling, and they recently celebrated their 59th wedding
Whiteside County Clerk, Dana Nelson, wishes to remind disabled and elderly voters of the many aids and provisions for assistance in voting at the upcoming election. Her office welcomes inquiries by anyone who feels they may wish to take advantage of these aids at the Tuesday, March 18, 2014, General