In the Southside School gymnasium, it was an afternoon of celebration on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, for the Morrison portion of the Bi-County Bulldogs Track and Field Team. Under the direction of Coach Mandi Roggy and Assistant Coach Mallory Hardesty, a dozen Bi-County Education students are able to compete in
Louise Clark submitted this article and photos. This year the Morrison Rotary Club, in partnership with the Erie Rotary Club, sent 13 Morrison High School and four Prophetstown High School students to Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Camp (RYLA.) Camp took place from Friday, May 3, to Sunday, May 5, 2019,
Jerry Lindsey supplied the photograph. Morrison Garden Club was chosen [collective] Citizen of the Year at the Chamber of Commerce Annual Networking Meeting, on Thursday, January 17, 2019. On Tuesday, April 9, the organization joined the Chamber. On Friday, May 3, a Ribbon Cutting ceremony took place in front of
On Wednesday, April 17, 2019, Morrison Rotary Club welcomed Kate Vos (left) and Cassie Osborn as April Students of the Month from Morrison High School. Osborn is a Senior who has been involved in musicals, Band, Choir, Jazz Band, and Drama Club. She has also been a dancer at Leanne’s
Morrison Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting ceremony for a new, downtown business at 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Josh and Kelly West officially opened their charming, second-floor rental property on Thursday, April 25, 2019. Named after the H. A. Boyd building next door at 114 E. Main, this
On Monday evening, April 29, 2019, after graduation and before the last class began, Morrison Chamber of Commerce Coordinator Meridith Layne rounded up the Morrison Grand Squares. She presented members with a customer service recognition. Janet Fisher holds the certificate. The square dance club meets at the City of Morrison
Paul Schmidt is one of the international artists who sell their creations at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. A 1970 graduate of Morrison High School, Schmidt lives in Costa Rica. So when he comes home to visit, it is a special occasion. To capitalize on
Publisher and Advertising Manager Sue Patten has retired after 30 years employment at 100 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, offices of W. N. S. Publications. Her retirement party was Friday, April 26, 2019. She has followed a traditional, vertical career path. In May 1988 she began work two days a
“I have had the great fortune of having many influential women in my life–both past and present. In honor of National Women’s History Month, I would like to recognize great women from District 71,” said State Representative Tony McCombie. “We all know women who have influenced our lives, teachers, nurses,
Today, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at 9:15 a.m., Congresswoman Cheri Bustos will speak with students participating in the Sauk Valley Community Leadership Program and the Whiteside Area Career Center Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) program. Congresswoman Bustos will share with the young student leaders her experiences in Congress; what it is
Rock Valley Physical Therapy, 635 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, was honored with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, for becoming a new member of Morrison Chamber of Commerce. The event took place on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. The treatment center is across Sawyer Road from DQ Grill & Chill. Enter from the
The Morrison Junior High Swim Team had a successful 2019 season. Morrison swimmers started their season strong with a win over East Moline Middle School (Morrison 191, East Moline 114.) They swam Rock Island Junior High next and outscored them by five points (Morrison 155, Rock Island 150.) MJHS finished
Lions Club members began delivering pre-ordered roses on Good Friday, April 19, 2018. They will complete deliveries Saturday, April 20, just in time for Easter. Bouquets varied from beautiful reds, yellows, shades of pink, and some “variegated” colors. The cost per dozen was $15. Proceeds from this fundraiser support two
Paul Schmidt is a 1970 graduate of Morrison High School now living in Costa Rica. Yet you can find his art for sale at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. He is the illustrator of detailed drawings of the exterior and interior of Annan Mill, on
State Representative Tony McCombie welcomed Whiteside County Public Health servant Beth Fiorini and Ann McCarrell of Helping Hands in Port Byron, IL, to Springfield, IL, for a mid-April 2019 women’s brunch. The event honored the contributions of emerging female leaders from throughout the State. “Ann and Beth are amazing women