Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey; photo provided by the Wiersema family. When the subject of “rodeo” enters a conversation, one does not usually think of High School boys and girls competing on horseback. The Wiersema family of Erie, IL, has taken the business of ‘rodeoing’ to another level, reaping
Morrison Firefighters hosted their annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, May 21, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., with seating inside the Morrison Fire Station, 206 W. Main Street in Morrison, IL. Waiting in a long line, left-to-right, are friends Mitchell Johnson, Brenden Martin, Skylar Drolema, Cole Bland, and
Morrison Historical Society Trustee Patricia Pessman shared her book, “The Saga of the Lilac Bush, An American Pioneer Narrative,” with Historical Society members and the community. At least 50 attended the PowerPoint presentation, on Sunday, May 21, 2023. She stated, “This book is the account of an Illinois and Arizona
Morrison Recreational Director Nathan Jacobs recently announced the offering of new activities for Morrison, IL, area youth. YOUTH ARMY BOOT CAMP Attention, all ages of boys and girls, “UNCLE SAM WANTS YOU!” at this free event. Wear green, and paint your face camouflage-style (black, green and/or brown.) Register for one
The following organization, churches, and residential care facilities in Morrison, IL, invite families to attend 2023 Easter Egg Hunts. Some occur on the same day, so select which times are convenient. Bring a container for each child and a means to photograph the fun. Listed are a half dozen April
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 (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