A three phase building program at Resthave Retirement and Nursing Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, is now into its final phase. During the week of Monday, February 9, 2015, 39 nursing home residents were moved into the newly completed Nursing Wing, completing Phase Two. In addition, ten residents from Morrison Community Hospital’s
Morrison Chamber of Commerce members executed a Cash Mob hit on Happy Joe’s, 109 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, February 28, 2015. The Cash Mob began at 11:00 a.m. with five Chamber members and five children. Adults standing left-to-right are Heather Toppert, More Insurance Agency; employee Jordan Schmidt;
Kathryn Janicek will perform a vocal recital at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, Morrison, IL, on Sunday, March 15, 2015, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Piano accompanist will be Christine Holmer of Clinton, IA. Selections will include compositions by Mozart, Schumann, Debussy, Fauré, and several American composers. The program
On Saturday, February 28, 2015, Morrison Chamber of Commerce Board members and the public will execute a Cash Mob hit on Happy Joe’s, 109 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, any time between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join the Chamber gang for this
On Tuesday, March 10, 2015, Morrison Elementary Schools are sponsoring a community blood drive from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Southside Elementary. The location is 100 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, The drive will be held in conjunction with Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center. Enter the lobby and turn left at
Two “City of Morrison employees, Police Chief Brian Melton and City Collector Melanie Schroeder, are teaching a class at Northside School[, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL,] as part of the City’s support of the Junior Achievement Program,” stated City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen on Tuesday, February 24, 2015. The agreement
Jacklyn Hanson submitted this article and first three photos. Donations reached over $1000 from the concert held on Friday, February 13, 2015. Called “Local Music Live,” it was to raise money for the homeless of Whiteside and Clinton Counties. Six local, talented musicians came together in the sanctuary of First
Brisk, breezy temperatures on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, may have prevented a crowd from gathering to watch–at long last–demolition of this residence at 703 W. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. At one time, it housed four apartments, based on “four furnaces [found] in the cinder block basement” stated Patrick Burke. He owns
The Whiteside Forum continues its series exploring Mass Media in Modern Society hosting Beth Hafner as speaker on Thursday February 26, 2015. The free public event takes place in the Program Room of Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 6:30 p.m. There will be time
There is always someone to welcome you during a visit to Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, Fridays through Sundays from April to November. Docents who serve Morrison Historical Society are a treasured asset. They open the building from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and can offer information about
Risa (Jeff) Weets, left, grandson Brody Tucker (son of Chris and Katie), all of Morrison, IL, and Sarah Weets, Palatine, IL, supported the breakfast fundraiser hosted by Bethesda Blaze Relay For Life Team, on Saturday, February 21, 2015. From 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. at DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N.
Retired Morrison Junior High Art Instructor Ned J. Nesti, Jr. will give a two-night presentation on 19th-century painter Vincent van Gogh on Monday, March 2, and Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The event, “Dispelling the Myths Surrounding Vincent
Morrison Rotary welcomed Emily Clark and Kyle Workman to their Wednesday, February 18, 2015, meeting. Emily and Kyle are the February students of the month. Emily is the daughter of John and Louise Clark. She is a Senior and the historian for the Senior Class in Student Council. She has
On Thursday, February 19, 2015, Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, presented a check to Deb Stiefel from United Way of Whiteside County. MCH employees conducted a holiday mystery box promotion, from Monday, December 15, through Friday, December 19. All ticket revenues were given to United Way. Marketing
Did you know that girls who regularly spend time outdoors more readily seek challenges and are better problem solvers than their peers? According to a recent study by the Girl Scout Research Institute (GSRI), “More Than S’mores” (2014), girls benefit immensely from time spent outdoors! In 2015, Girl Scouts of