It was another great Dutch Days and a wonderful parade, thanks to dozens of unique and classic entries. Although our judges had a tough time, they did manage to choose some category winners. We wanted to share them with you. Paula Buikema Memorial Award – Best Overall Entry: Clinton, IA,
Have you noticed a little color has been added to the Morrison, IL, downtown area this season? Due to a lot of hard work and collaboration from area organizations, the planters in front of businesses on Main Street have received a fresh coat of paint and new flowers. Morrison Chamber
Photos are by Bobby Metcalf of the Quad-City Times. On Monday morning, May 29, 2017, the Morrison Fillies Softball team outscored Rockridge by a score of 9 to 6 and secured a berth at the State Tournament. The girls played in the Class 2A Super-Sectional round at Illinois Central College
Morrison High School Wrestler Joe Eads was honored Sunday, April 23, 2017, by the Illinois Wrestling Officials and Coaches Association (IWOCA) at the Holiday Inn in Countryside, IL. He received two certificates from the Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association: Illinois/Indiana Classic Dual Team Reagan All State. Eads placed first
Every day in Morrison, IL, 15 women and men sacrifice precious time with their loved ones, working long and hard, to provide emergency medical services (EMS) to people they have never met. Often operating in the midst of trauma and heartbreak, these professionals deliver urgent and essential care while saving
CGH Medical Center is pleased to celebrate National EMS Week, Sunday, May 21, through Saturday, May 27, 2017, to honor the hard work and dedication of its EMS employees. EMS Week has been celebrated nationally each year, since it was established in 1974. President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week
Morrison Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting ceremony to honor its newest member, McDonald’s, at 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. The restaurant is located at 606 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Shown left-to-right are Board Member Dana Verdick; Chamber Member Stephanie Vavra; Manager Molly Johll; Director of Operations
Whiteside County Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi had a message for the press on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, in front of the Law Enforcement Center, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. He addressed them outside, beginning at 9:00 a.m. On hand to support the announcement were, left-to-right, Chief Deputy Andy Henson; Retired
Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Andy Hanson chauffeured six outstanding readers to a complimentary lunch, on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. The vehicle was no squad or school bus! One at a time, each student rode in the 1977, scarlet, Corvette Stingray convertible, decorated with free-hand painting. This is one
On Saturday, May 13, Morrison, IL, Cub Scout Pack #328 took advantage of the most glorious day of 2017–to date–and held a cookout and model rocket launch, at the Morrison Model Aircraft Fliers field in Morrison-Rockwood State Park. Seven Cub Scouts from the 16 members were on hand for the
On Saturday, May 13, 2017, Whiteside County Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi (below), Deputies, and staff, and Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton washed vehicles during a fundraiser, at Super Wash, Inc., 707 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The event raised $1250 for C.O.P.S. For several years, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s
On Wednesday, May 11, 2017, Morrison Chamber of Commerce joined the students of Northside School, 520 Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, to say thank you to some wonderful people from our community. Bonnie and John Bauscher and Mindy Remmers were celebrated for their acts of kindness and awarded the Because Nice
Editors note: Photos supplied by Dana McCoy. The businesses below are from Morrison, IL, unless noted. Morrison High School Grand March, Prom, and Post Prom took place on Saturday, April 29, 2017. Post Prom is an opportunity to enjoy recreation and socialize with classmates after the dinner and dance. The
The Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, joined students from Morrison Northside School to celebrate National Star Wars Day, “May the 4th (force) be with you.” Pictured here is our biggest Star Wars fan, General Surgeon Dr. Khawaja along with some of his Star Wars characters and
The Rock River Chapter National Daughters of the American Revolution awarded the 2017 chapter scholarship to Morgan Ruel, a graduating Senior at Erie High School. Ruel is shown on Sunday, April 23, 2017, accepting the scholarship from Rock River Scholarship Chair, Shelley Zinke. Following are 2017 DAR Good Citizen Award