Drolema Heads to State Swim Meet

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the send-off portion of this feature and added his photograph. Myriah Drolema added additional information and photos regarding her son’s efforts at the State Finals. Skylar Drolema received a students’ send-off on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, as he left Morrison High School, to compete in

Navy Honors Vanzuiden for Volunteer Service

Jerry Brearton supplied the press release and photograph. The Award of the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal was presented to Builder First Class (Seabee Combat Warrior) Dennis R. VanZuiden, USN, left. It was presented locally, on behalf of Navy Commander S. L. Brown, by Morrison American Legion Post 328 Commander

Attorney Deckro Recognized for 58 Years of Legal Service

An Open House is scheduled for Attorney Stephen A. Deckro, on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. It is an to recognize his many years of professional services and to thank clients and friends for their support through the past 58 years. All are welcome at the Farm Bureau Conference Room, 100

Isle of Rhodes Celebrates 40 Years

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the feature and took the photographs. Owners of Isle of the Rhodes restaurant celebrated their 40th anniversary of serving Morrison, IL, residents and those of surrounding communities on W. Main Street. They opened in 1982 at 100 W. Main, across the street from the current

Pannier Graduates Magna Cum Laude

Kelly Pannier, Morrison, IL, was graduated from Mount Mercy University this May, as the Class of 2022. Commencement ceremonies were held Sunday, May 15, at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids, IA. Pannier earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Magna Cum Laude (ie., with great distinction.) Located in

Lions Recycle Day April 23

In honor of Earth Day (Friday, April 22, 2022,) please do your part to help make our world and our City clean and beautiful. This is a reminder of the Morrison Lions Annual Recycle Day, to be held on Saturday, April 23, from 9:00 a.m. until noon, at the Whiteside

Embrey Toppert Bowled for Gold

Saturday, December 4, 2021, was an especially busy, diverse, and fulfilling day for 15-year-old Embrey Toppert of Morrison, IL. There are 15 athletes on the Bi-County Special Education Cooperative’s Bulldogs Bowling Team.  Toppert has bowled for two years, training at Blackhawk Lanes in Sterling, IL, stated Coach Mandi Roggy.  “Embrey

PTO Craft Fair December 4

Morrison Elementary PTO hosts its 35th annual Holiday Craft Fair at Morrison Junior High, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, December 4, 2021. The hours are 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Food will be available for purchase by Cottonwood 4-H Club.  The morning offering is cinnamon rolls, until they

November 20 MFD Sandwich Sale

Morrison Fire Department held its annual, autumn, Drive-Through Pork Chop Lunch on Saturday, November 20, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  In addition to  pork chop sandwiches, there were grilled brats and hot dogs, chips, cookies, and a choice of beverage. The Sandwich Sale Committee is shown, left-to-right:  Chair

Morrison Diet Club Donates to Morrison Friends Food Pantry

Morrison Diet Club (MDC) has been active for decades.  They welcome everyone; currently, there are 12 female members in the support group. MDC member Pam Pickens  noted, “We have weigh-in every Monday morning at Bethesda Lutheran Church-ELCA, 301 W. South Street, Morrison, starting at 9:00 a.m., with a meeting at

Timber Lake Playhouse Musicals

Timber Lake Playhouse, the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, will feature two musicals in November and December. All concerts are in the TLP theatre; musicals begin at 7:30 p.m.  Purchase tickets online at www.timberlakeplayhouse.org or by calling the Box Office at 815-244-2035.  The Box Office is open every

Cozy Crowd Shared Third Thursday November 18

Temperatures were in the low 30s, and crystalline flurries glittered in the sunlight, during “Third Thursday,” on November 18, 2021, outside The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  Nevertheless, inside the comfortable gallery, 12 male and female community members “visited” with each other, over free coffee, juice,

Fall Festival October 23 at Fairgrounds

Morrison Chamber of Commerce hosts Fall Festival events and a Halloween Parade at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., on Saturday, October 23, 2021.  Register for the costume parade at 12:30.  The parade and judging begin at 1:00. Children may trunk-or-treat 

Health Administrator of the Year Jill Smith

Illinois Health Care Association announced the winner of the 2021 IHCA Excellence Award for Administrator of the Year, honoring the hard work and dedication of long-term care administrators. Jill Smith, Administrator at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, was named the 2021 IHCA Administrator of the Year, on Tuesday,

Help Send Emmerson Walden to IMTA Convention

A car wash fundraiser is planned from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., on Sunday September 19, 2021, to help send a local youngster to the International Modeling and Talent Association (IMTA) Convention in 2022.  The location is Super Wash, Inc., 707 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Emmerson is the son of  Anthony