At Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, on Sunday afternoon, October 20, 2024, 25 members of Morrison Historical Society and the general public waited in anticipation for the Arnie “The Farmer” Beswick program to start. Chad Starbuck had prepared his display of a Beswick biography; boxed model
Following is the Natural Land Institute’s Legacy Tree Program “Tree of the Month,” for October 2024, Natural Land Institute’s Legacy Tree Program is pleased to recognize the 2024 October Tree of the Month. It is a Silver Maple that has been bringing the Kinsella family together for two decades.
Morrison Elementary School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, will host a community Blood Drive, on Monday, November 4, 2024. The hours are 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., in the Cafeteria. To make an appointment, scan the QR code with your phone, or email Denise Batterton at Denise.Batterton@MorrisonSchools.org, or online
Arnie Beswick will attend the multi-media program by Chad Starbuck on, Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Three of Arnie’s and Evelyn’s four daughters also will attend: Arnette Beswick, Paula Wiersema, and Michelle Beswick. Doors open at 1:00 p.m. Starbuck’s talk, DVD,
Morrison Athletic Boosts state, “Come to E. M. “Bud” Cole Field at Morrison High School tonight, Friday, October 18, 2024, for the last Home Football game, of the regular season. The Mustangs face the Eastland-Pearl City Wildcats. “Game time is at 7:00 p.m., with Senior Night Introductions beginning at
Betty J. Hanna, 88, of Tampico, IL, died on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL. Betty was born August 23, 1936, in Morrison, the daughter of Seth and Florence (Lind) Nelson. She married Clyde Morden, Jr, and they later divorced. Betty then married
Gordon F. Millerschone, 81 of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at his home. He was born on December 29, 1942, in Morrison, the son of Fred J. and Caroline (Planthaber) Millerschone. He married Linda A. Tomlinson on January 18, 1964, in Morrison. Gordon had worked in the
This sleek, “Vivid Orange Metallic” vehicle is for sale at Kunes Auto Group of Morrison, 627 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. It is a 2024 Camero 3LT Coupe. The interior is black-on-black. Only one is available.
The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, welcomed 24 artists and those who appreciate art, to a Third Thursday gathering on October 17, 2024. Twenty-four people attended from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., before the doors opened for shoppers. Delicious home baked items, fruit juice, water, and
Good luck to our Mustangs at Senior Night, Friday, October 18, 2024! Senior introductions precede the game. Seniors and family members should meet at the north end of the field on the track. We would like everyone to be ready to line up by 6:15 p.m., with introductions starting
Congressman Eric Sorensen is now accepting applications from High School students in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District seeking nominations to a U. S. Service Academy, for the Fall 2025 term. The deadline for applications is Friday, November 1, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Sorensen will nominate qualified High School students from
On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen released the following statement on the news of an additional round of layoffs at Deere & Company. “Every day, I’m proud to be a Quad Citian and call this place my home. We have a special way of life here; we
Expect soft, slanted sun rays to guide you into The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, to enjoy a Third Thursday gathering. On Thursday, October 17, 2024, the public is welcomed from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., before the doors open for shoppers. Enjoy a variety of
John Henry Mouw, 81, of Norwalk, IA, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Monday, October 14, 2024, at Arbor Springs, West Des Moines, IA. John was born on April 30, 1943, in Orange City, IA, to Henry and Violet (Schuler) Mouw. He attended schools in Orange City and graduated from
On Sunday, October 13, 2024, Morrison Historical Society Trustee and Docent for the day, Bob Vegter looked out the front of Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Diagonally across the corner, he noticed the Historical Society event banner about Arnie Beswick had come partially untied. “It was