Helmet Incentive Program Celebrates 13 Years!

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton is proud to announce the Helmet Incentive Program again this year. The program, which started in 2009, is to promote bicycle safety among our youth. It is possible only through the continued partnership and support of DQ Grill & Chill.  2021 marks the program’s 13th

Main Street Construction Activity May 17 to 21

Barry Dykhuizen submitted the top photo.  Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey took four others. City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen submitted this Main Street Redevelopment Project update on Friday, May 21, 2021. He summarized work completed from Monday, May 17, through Friday, May 21. Dykhuizen  also listed a work schedule for next week

Morrison High School Honors Night 2021

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted the introduction and photographs. The following Morrison High School Seniors received awards in various forms of recognition and tuition assistance, from local organizations, on Wednesday, May 18, 2021.

TLP Opens 60th Season with Outdoor Concerts

“We are excited to be opening…for our 60th Anniversary…,” said TLP Executive Director Dan Danielowski.  “It’s been a long year without anything going on at TLP.  We are looking forward to this summer’s events at the playhouse!” TLP’s May 2021 concerts will be held outside due to COVID-19 restrictions.  They

MCUD6 Board Leadership Altered

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Morrison Community Unit District 6 (MCUD6) elected Gus Linke, Jr. as its President, on Monday, April 19, 2021.  On Monday, May 17, the Board accepted his resignation, due to the anticipated relocation of his family.  Vice President Jim Ridley was appointed as

Car Parade at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report and submitted the photos. When the sun is shining and temperatures are in the 60s, the great “out of doors” is a place that would sound inviting to most.  Residents of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, were invited to

What Was Joy Tegeler Thinking?

On Wednesday, May 12, 2021, the Editor walked east from her car, on the north side of W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  A long expanse of oval, concrete pipes was so purposefully placed beside the curbing.  She wondered exactly what their purpose would be.  What was their part in the Main

Mayor Pannier Passes Gavel to Vandermyde

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report and took the photos. On Monday, May 10, 2021, before a small, but very appreciative audience, City of Morrison, IL, Mayor Everett Pannier passed the Mayoral gavel to newly-elected Scott Vandermyde. Before exiting his position, Mayor Pannier expressed how privileged he felt, to

Embraced Will Close May 29

Editor’s note:  Morrison, IL, business owner Andrea Ramirez stated the following on her Facebook Page, on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. “Posting today with a heavy heart.  We are closing.  The plan is [our] last day [is Saturday,] May 29, construction permitting.  Thank you to all who have been a part

Because Nice Matters Award for Stephanie Mann

Morrison Chamber of Commerce honored Stephanie Mann, Manager of Fitzgerald’s Floral & Gifts, with a Because Nice Matters award, on Wednesday, May 12, 2021.  At 12:15 p.m., Chamber members and Board members gathered at Fitzgerald Pharmacy, 124 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, for the presentation.  Community State Bank sponsored a

All Cub Scouts Earned Levels, One Crosses to Boy Scouts

All seven members of Cub Scout Pack #328 celebrated their achievements of earning their ranks for their grade, during an outdoor recognition ceremony on Tuesday, May 11, 2021.  Boys and one girl member met east of Kiwanis Park, where the future Bark Park will be, at 6:00 p.m. Cub Master

MHS National Honor Society Chapter Inducts 24 Members

Brian Bartoz, Driver Education and American Government Teacher and Scholastic Bowl Coach, submitted the feature and photos. On Wednesday, May 5, 2021, 24 students were inducted into Morrison High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society, during an evening ceremony in the High School Auditorium.  Students were selected based on

County Prepares for Natural Disasters

Whiteside County will update its plan to reduce the damages caused by natural hazards, such as floods, tornadoes, snow storms, thunderstorms, and ice storms, among others.  The Hazard Mitigation Plan and the process to update it will be funded through a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA.)

Sisters of St. Francis Live Stream Concert May 12

Please join the Sisters of St. Francis, Clinton, IA, for a livestream “Concert of Celebration and Gratitude,” featuring folk singer and guitarist Sara Thomsen.  It will air on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. streaming live on youtube.com/clintonfranciscans.