Morrison Special Olympians Earn Medals

cc     Thank you to all that came out to welcome Embrey and Tori home from State Special Olympics.  They both were fantastic, and both came home with Silver Medals! Thank you, Mandi Roggy, for your patience, dedication, and bringing great cheerleaders to support Em.  We are beyond blessed

Baseball and Track Webstores

Morrison High School Activities Director Gregg Dolan noted, “As the spring sport season is set to start, there are couple of webstores open through Adcraft.  The Baseball store will close on Thursday, March 2, 2017.  The Boys and Girls Track store will close on Friday, March 3.” The web address

B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run February 4

Clinton Community College will host the 36th Annual B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run on Saturday, February 4, 2017. Runners and walkers agree the race day atmosphere is exciting, the route is flat and fast with chip timing and instant results, and the post-race party is legendary–all the necessary ingredients for “one

MHS Winter Sports Announcements

Gregg Dolan writes, “As second semester gets into full swing, there are a couple Morrison High School announcements for the upcoming weeks.” “The Girl’s Basketball game cancelled in December[, 2016,] with Bureau Valley has been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 1, 2017, with a 6:00 p.m. start time.  The game will

National Competition at Bike Barn

Round 6 of the Offroad Motorcycle and ATV (OMA) Nationals for 2016 took place in rural Fenton, IL.  The best riders of motorcycles and ATV’s filled the parking area at the Bike Barn on Saturday, November 5, and Sunday, November 6, 2016.  The track leads out into the corn stubble

Volleyball and Football Webstores Close Soon

Morrison High School Activities Director Gregg Dolan advises, “Please remember the Volleyball and Football webstores at Adcraft close soon.  The Volleyball store closes on Monday, August 22, and Football [closes] Tuesday, August 23, 2016.  Both stores close at midnight of their respected day.” The Morrison Athletic Department will receive a

IHSA New Heat Safety Policy for State Series Events

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors voted to enact new heat safety guidelines, for all IHSA postseason contests, beginning with the 2016-17 school year. The new comprehensive policy was approved at the Board of Directors meeting on Monday, June 13, 2016.  It can be viewed by clicking here.

2016 8U (CP) Boys/Girls All-Star Tournament

Register to be one-of-eight teams to participate in the 8U Coach Pitch, Boys and Girls All-Star Tournament, planned for Monday, July 11, and Tuesday, July 12, 2016.  Games will be played at Morrison Sports Complex, U. S. Route 30 and Bishop Road, Morrison, IL.  A minimum of two games are

World Series of Drag Racing Leaving Cordova

Editor’s note:  On Wednesday, March 2, 2016, journalist Thomas Geyer posted this article in the Quad-City Times newspaper, pages A1 and A3.  It is reprinted here with permission.  The photo shows Arnie “The Farmer” Beswick, Morrison, IL, resident, driving one of his “Tameless Tiger” vehicles.  Beswick is a much-lauded driver

IHSA Recognizes Military Veteran Officials

As the United States honors its military veterans today, Wednesday, November 11, 2015, the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) announced two new initiatives, aimed at recognizing and giving back to military veterans who also serve as IHSA Officials. The first is a new patch for officials who are U. S.

Mixed Martial Arts Extreme Challenge 232

Wild Rose Casino & Resort announces MMA Extreme Challenge 232 to perform in the Oakwood Grand Ballroom on Saturday, May 30, 2015.  Extreme Challenge 232 will start at 7:30 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30.  General admission tickets are $30 in advance or $35 on the day of the event;

Table Tennis Finishes a Succesful Year

The Morrison Table Tennis League began its season Monday, January 5, 2015, and completed league play Monday, March 16. The Morrison Table Tennis League competed in a double elimination tournament on Monday, March 23, at Southside School, Morrison, IL. Trophies were awarded to Doug Litwiller, first place; Tim VanZuiden, second