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December 6 Auxiliary Bake Sale
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2nd Turkey Trot Small
TSC Soft Opening November 30
December 6 Auxiliary Bake Sale
Madi Armitage Signed
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Morrison Monopoly Game

"Sarah Thornidke presented the Morrison Chamber of Commerce and Stephanie Vavra with a new-in-box version of a Morrison, IL, Monopoly game.  Her late mother retained a few of these games “…sponsored by the Morrison Chamber of Commerce.” Do you own “The Game of Morrison?”  The label claims, “Wheeler Dealer is"

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Morrison Scouting Equals Service

"It was gratifying to witness the service projects of two Morrison, IL, Scout groups on Monday, April 15, 2013.  Members of Girl Souts of the USA and Boy Scouts of America share program,  recognition, leadership, and service similarities.  Locally, both met the same evening, in rooms next to each other,"

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Congresswoman Meets Mayor-Elect

"The day after he was elected Morrison, IL, Mayor-Elect, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, R. Everett Pannier received a pleasant phone call from Ilinois 17th District Congresswoman Cheri Bustos.  She became a Legislator five months ago, and now serves on the House of Representatives Transportation Committtee.  Her call-to-a-new-collegue was designed “to"

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They Love Mrs. Bush!

"Sometimes “a picture paints a thousand words.” However, this one–taken by Amanda Cook of Simply Aesthetic Design–only needs three. She took the photograph at Morrison High School on Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Students and staff from Northside and Southside Schools, Morrison Junior High, and MHS donned red shirts and built"

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Consolidated Election Results

"The Tuesday, April 9, 2013, Whiteside County, IL, Consolidated Election Results are available here.  Below are results for the Morrison, IL, City Council positions.    Mayor R. Everett Pannier City Clerk Melanie Schroeder Ward 1 Alderman Dale Eizenga Ward 2 Alderman Harvey Zuidema Ward 3 Alderman Curt Bender Ward 4"

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April 8 City Council Report

"On Monday, April 8, 2013, the City of Morrison Council Meeting met at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  Mayor pro tem Dave Rose was appointed to stand in for Mayor Roger Drey, who was on duty at the Whiteside County Sheriff’s"

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Will You Pay a Tribute?

"Regardless of economic conditions, job rates, fuel prices, or inflation, most American adults cringe when they are asked to vote for an increase in taxes.  It is also true that, secreted within the voting booth, their general inclination is to vote “No.”  Regardless of the worthiness or need of the"

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April 3 National Honor Society Induction

"April is a new beginning for National Honor Society, a prestigious, scholarly, and service organization for high school students.  The NHS Induction Ceremony welcomed 13 members to the local organization on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.  There are now 55 members. Principal"

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HPC Takes Historic District Steps

"On Tuesday, April 2, 2013, the City of Morrison’s Historic Preservation Commission literally took steps to define a Downtown Historic District.  Their journey will likely take “nine months to one year…starting today,” stated preservation consultant Darius Bryjka, of Springfield, IL.  “We need to begin to set up the boundaries today,”"

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Varsity Baseball Today at Home

"The Morrison High School Varsity Baseball games will be played at home today, Tuesday, April 2, 2013, beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the Sports Complex.  The Oregan, IL, diamonds were not servicable."

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1550 Stuffed Easter Eggs!

"Spring has just arrived, but one community event has been in the planning stage for months:  the Annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30, 2013.  Spearheaded for “about ten years” by Kiwani Ken Huizenga, the preparing of colorful plastic eggs is a monumental task.  On Saturday, March 23,"

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Ribbon Cutting at First Wealth Financial Group

"New business owner Joseph Mills gathered his family and fellow financial services professionals to attend a Morrison Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Friday, March 22, 2013.  His attractive office space, located at 219 E. Main Street, Suite A, Morrison, IL, is the location of First Wealth Financial Group,"

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Brownies’ Wild Goal for Cookie Sales

"The Lincoln Highway became a Brownie Girl Scout marketing location for Troop 1372, as evidenced by BayLeigh, left, and Jerrica, who did their sidewalk sign shuffle to attract cookie customers.  The girls set up a table in the Frontier Communications parking lot at 124 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, on Saturday"

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Candidates Address City Issues

"The Morrison Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors hosted a well-organized and well-received Meet the Candidates event on Thursday, March 21, 2013, before an audience of over 100 interested citizens.  The forum took place from 6:00 to nearly 8:00 p.m. in the Odell Public Library Community Room, 307 S. Madison"

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Letter from Candidate Vernon Tervelt

"As a family man and a resident of the City of Morrison for over 60 years, I care about what happens to our City and the people within it.  I stand for strong neighborhood character, excellant services and programs, and fiscal responsibility. Throughout my years, I’ve met, listened to, and"

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