The MHS Scholastic Bowl Team and the Morrison Rotary Club are hosting a joint fundraiser Trivia Night, on Saturday, October 26, 2013, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The location is Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL. To join the fun, please email Adam Smith at adam.smith@morrison schools.org or
“Mission Main Street” Grants is a grant program by Chase that is awarding 12 small businesses with grants of $250,000. The City Rebar Detailing and Estimating, Inc., located in Morrison, IL, has applied for one of these grants to help their business grow into its 22nd year. The City Rebar
What connections exist between Halloween, President Abraham Lincoln, and the Lincoln HIghway? One hundred years ago on October 31, 1913, the Lincoln Highway Association dedicated the transcontinental Lincoln Highway to the memory of President Abraham Lincoln for the American people. On that day in 1913, towns along the Lincoln Highway
In July 2013 Illinois became the last state in the Nation to approve a law allowing the public possession of a concealed firearm. Anyone who wants to carry a weapon first must complete 16 hours of training from a State-approved instructor, who must use curriculum approved by the State of
Come out on Saturday, November 9, 2013, for tacos, prizes, and fun at Trivia for the Trail, a Friends of the Parks fundraiser, benefiting the Morrison-Rockwood Recreational Trail. Trivia Night will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Prairie Ridge Golf Course’s Oak Room, 903 W. Morris Street, Morrison,
Over 100 community members attended an historic kick-off event over breakfast on Friday, October 18, 2013, where it was officially announced that Whiteside County is now a 2-1-1 County. “The 2-1-1 system was established in the late 1990’s in Atlanta, GA,” Russell Siefken, Jr., said. He is Executive Director of
“The Girls’ Night Out Committee would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Dixie Vegter and staff of Cross Creek for their delicious food and great service!” stated Corinne Bender, Morrison Chamber of Commerce Administrator. Bender, left, and participant Michelle Neelans especially enjoyed the evening, as each was celebrating her
Continuing its 2013 concert series, Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, is thrilled to welcome Karen Peck and New River in concert on Saturday, October 19, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of the church. All are welcome at the concert. Karen Peck and New River
“Human Rights: Refugees, Immigrants, and the Vulnerable” will be the next Whiteside Forum topic of discussion, featuring Amy Powell and Kelly Stewart of World Relief Moline. The free event will take place in the Program Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. on Thursday, October
On Sunday afternoon, October 20, 2013, Ronald H. Koehn will present a PowerPoint program entitled “A Bloody Draw: The Battle of Perryville.” Sponsored by the Lyndon Area Historical Society (LAHS), the program is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. at the society’s facility, 405 4th Street W. in Lyndon, IL. The public
Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary will offer books and gifts at great savings during the “Books Are Fun” Book Fair, Friday, October 25, 2013. The event will be held in the front lobby from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is an opportunity to find books for all ages and holiday
Local churches are highly-efficient in organizing successful rummage and bake sales. Recently, this was evident inside St. Mary’s Church Parish Hall, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. The third annual Rummage and Bake Sale was held Friday, October 4, and Saturday, October 5, 2013. The orderliness and arrangement of a
The Early American Crafters will host their 5th Annual Beggar’s Night at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. Fourth Street, Fulton, IL, on Saturday, October 19, 2013, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. This is a great place to take your kids for trick-or-treating. The canyon is beautiful this time of year.
The annual Halloween Parade and Fun Fair, co-sponsored by Cottonwood 4-H Club and Morrison Chamber of Commerce, will delight children and adults on Saturday, October 26, 2013. Jenny, Snow White-Jovie, and William Patton of Morrison, IL, enjoyed the parade in 2012. Treat bags will be given to the first 300
On the rainy morning of Day One–Tuesday, October 15, 2013–City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen stood within his new office space at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Both the room and the man are poised for a fresh start in municipal governance. It was a moment full of anticipation