Congratulations to the Rotary Club April Students of the Month, Autumn VanBuren and Justin Rodriguez. VanBuren is the daughter of Bill and Michelle VanBuren. She participated in volleyball, cheerleading, Key Club, and B.L.I.N.D. She was also a blood donor and a backstage crew member for the school musical. VanBuren is
Editor’s note: In recognition of National Police Week, Sunday, May 15, through Saturday, May 21, 2016, Chief of Police Brian Melton was invited to submit this article and photographs of the Morrison Police Department staff. This year, the Morrison Police Department continued with a staffing level of six full-time sworn
The Fulton, IL, Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors welcomes two new individuals to their Board: Joe Wendel, below left, is owner of Wendel Repair. Ben Wilbur, right, owns of Steam Anchor. Both are local businessmen who were nominated by their peers and voted into their Board seat. They attended
During the past year, the Morrison Chamber of Commerce has looked at ideas, tasks, and initiatives that will enhance the community as a whole, help increase individual homeowner’s property value, and make Morrison an even better place to live. The Chamber has developed a new Beautification Committee. Its purpose is
In the fall of 2015, United Way of Whiteside County began its annual campaign. Kim Ewoldsen is a Board Member. She delivered an information packet to Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, to encourage their sustaining campaign pledge. On Wednesday, April 13, 2016, the two entities met
The iconic Annan Mill, rising four stories above Rock Creek on the Lincoln Highway, is now owned by Morrison Historical Society. Title was signed December 17, 2015, by our generous benefactor, former Morrison resident Brent Sikkema. He stated his donation is “in memory of my great-grandmother, Ada Beswick, who lived
Shannon Huizenga, Secretary at Northside School, was recently diagnosed with cancer. She is a single mother of three daughters. T-shirts are being sold to help Shannon and her girls during this journey. Click here to print the t-shirt order form. Onsies and youth sizes from XSM-LG are available. A bank
Three Morrison High School students will receive Gallon Grad awards from Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center (MVRBC.) The Blood Center established the Gallon Grad award to honor students who donate blood at least eight times before graduating from high school. The fluid volume from eight whole blood donations is approximately
The American Legion Post #328 in Morrison, IL, has embarked on an effort to raise at least $15,000, to purchase four additional stone tablets for the Veterans Memorial Park at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. Each tablet will be engraved with approximately 90 names, per side, of Morrison area veterans
Employees at the Morrison Post Office, 226 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, voted on the winner for the Easter Coloring contest. Of over 20 entries Annabelle Blevins, age 8 of Morrison, was selected by the employees. For her efforts Annabelle received a $25 gift card, which was presented by Postmaster
Morrison, IL, native and 1979 High School graduate Robert Rumfelt described himself on Thursday, March 17, 2016, as an “Inventor-Business Owner.” Now married and living near Auburn, AL, he played Mustang football under Coach Larry Stewart. “That season was the turning point for Morrison football,” Rumfelt believes. He was a
M and M Bed & Breakfast, 16477 Capp Road, Morrison, IL, has a new telephone contact: 815-441-6897. Owner Marsha Ecker-Heiden offers two “charming and cozy” bedrooms on three acres of family land. The 1880’s home has been recently remodeled. Call the new number to reserve the Sunrise Room ($79) or
Dear Editor: Following is word from the City of Morrison, IL, on infrastructure investment, utility rates, and water safety. Almost daily there is something in the news regarding the fragile and deteriorated condition of the Nation’s infrastructure. We do not have to look beyond the borders of our own community
The bases were loaded with support for Morrison High School Senior Ben Tegeler, on Thursday, March 17, 2016, as he signed a Letter of Intent to play baseball at North Central College in Naperville, IL. Gathered to witness this significant occasion in the cafeteria at 2:30 p.m., left-to-right, were MHS
THE GOOD NEWS: At Cornerstone Family Dentistry, 521 W. Wall Street, Morrison, IL, Doctors Mindy Hochgesang and Craig Peterson have resolved the previous telephone problems. MORE GOOD NEWS: On Thursday, March 24, 2016, the Morrison, IL, and Davenport, IA, offices will return to traditional landlines, with new phone and fax