Morrison Police Hires Part-Time Officer

Wyatt Heyvaert became a part-time officer of the Morrison, IL, Police Department on Wednesday, January 28, 2015.  Heyvaert is currently the Chief of Police in Albany, IL, where he resides. Morrison Chief Brian Melton stated, “Part-time officers are occasionally utilized by MPD….Having several part-time officers on the roster certainly helps

Morrison Man Wins the Heart of Miss Texas

Editor’s note:  This artilce by Jennifer Campbell is reprinted with permission from Whiteside News Sentinel; it ran Tuesday, February 24, 2015. “The teachers voted as well as the students. There was a boy and myself that won the American Legion Award,” Barbara Austin began. In Morrison[, IL,] we all know

City Employees Volunteer to Teach Northside Students

Two “City of Morrison employees, Police Chief Brian Melton and City Collector Melanie Schroeder, are teaching a class at Northside School[, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL,] as part of the City’s support of the Junior Achievement Program,” stated City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen on Tuesday, February 24, 2015.  The agreement

“Local Music Live” Raised Over $1000

Jacklyn Hanson submitted this article and first three photos. Donations reached over $1000 from the concert held on Friday, February 13, 2015.   Called “Local Music Live,” it was to raise money for the homeless of Whiteside and Clinton Counties.  Six local, talented musicians came together in the sanctuary of First

Delicious DQ Support for Bethesda Blaze

Risa (Jeff) Weets, left, grandson Brody Tucker (son of Chris and Katie), all of Morrison, IL, and Sarah Weets, Palatine, IL, supported the breakfast fundraiser hosted by Bethesda Blaze Relay For Life Team, on Saturday, February 21, 2015.  From 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. at DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N.

February Rotary Students of the Month

Morrison Rotary welcomed Emily Clark and Kyle Workman to their Wednesday, February 18, 2015, meeting.  Emily and Kyle are the February students of the month. Emily is the daughter of John and Louise Clark.  She is a Senior and the historian for the Senior Class in Student Council.  She has

MCH Donates to UW of WC

On Thursday, February 19, 2015, Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, presented a check to Deb Stiefel from United Way of Whiteside County.  MCH employees conducted a holiday mystery box promotion, from Monday, December 15, through Friday, December 19.  All ticket revenues were given to United Way. Marketing

Because Nice Matters Award to Jim and Jeff Workman

On Wednesday, February 18, 2015, Morrison Chamber of Commerce presented its Customer Service Award to Jim and Jeff Workman, former and current owners, respectively, of Workman Heating & Cooling, Inc., 15825 Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL.  The three-generation business began July 5, 1949, by Irvin and Lorraine Workman. Father Jim, left,

Resthave Valentine’s Day Royalty

Joe Klimson and Rena Heusinkveld were crowned Resthave Nursing Home’s Valentine’s Day King and Queen.  Thenewly-expanded facility is located at 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL.  Congratulations to their Royal Highnesses-for-a-day!

Sam Sykes Wows with the Cello

Eighth grade cellist Sam Sykes of Dubuque, IA, entertained relatives, the public, and library patrons and staff at two performances on Saturday, February 14, 2015, at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  Scheduled to play first from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Sykes began around 9:30, because so

City Managers Network over Lunch

“Every few months” a group of “Northwest Illinois City Administrators and Managers” meets over lunch to network, stated Barry Dykhuizen, City Administrator of Morrison, IL.  This began before he moved back to Whiteside County in October 2013.  “Sometimes we invite Clinton, and De Witt, IA, Administrators.”    On Friday, February

Resthave Wore Red for Heart Awareness Day

Resthave staff and residents wore red on Friday, February 6, 2015, to support “National Heart Awareness Day.” In the front row, left-to-right are Dorothy Brackemyer, Kristi Christiansen, Harry Johnson, Nancy VanZuiden, and John Stowell.  Standing left-to-right are Kris Muur, Eva Dykstra, Mary Burgess, Jamie Troutman, Katlyn Garcia, Liz Bos, and Jan

Dr. Hochgesang Opens Dental Practice

Dental patients of the late Dr. William J. Simpson, Morrison, IL, received a thoughtful mailing from Mrs. Deanna Simpson.  It read, “Dr. Bill Simpson passed away on [Tuesday,] December 16, 2014, from complications from kidney failure.  Dr. Simpson’s family and staff would like to thank their patients for their patronage

MCH Staff Wore Red for Women

The Morrison Community Hospital staff celebrated “National Wear Red for Women” on Friday, February 6, 2015, by posing in custom MCH red polos.  Each year February is recognized as National Heart Month.  One of the days is designated to honor women who suffer from heart disease. Staff of Morrison Community

Pinkous and Schipper Celebrate 30 Years at Resthave

Kim Pinkous, left, and Carol Schipper both celebrated their 30th year with Resthave Home, 408 Maple Street, Morrison, IL, the last week of January 2015.  Each is shown with a celebratory cake to mark the occasion.  Pinkous has worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant.  Schipper has worked in the Dietary