On Saturday, June 1, 2013, the Morrison High School Golf Team hosted a very successful golf outing at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL. The team met its fundraising goals with help from many local people and businesses. The MHS Golf Team would like to thank the
Sunday, July 14, 2013, was the first time alcoholic beverages could be sold in Morrison, IL, taverns on Sunday. Prior to the Ordinance change on Monday, July 8, Morrison was the only town in Whiteside County that disallowed Sunday liquor sales. The Council vote was unanimous (6 votes) to amend
The view north along Washington Street showed an almost tidy collection of building rubble, swept back from the street and sidewalk. Care had been taken. Owners/renters were involved in the clean up process on Wednesday, July 17, 2013, two days after an early-morning fire destroyed a series of buildings. Although
Editor’s note: Shayna’s mother, Sandi VanDerLeest, submitted this article and photos. Shayna VanDerLeest from Morrison, IL, earned a spot on the Illinois Junior High Division Rodeo Team, at the National Junior High Finals Rodeo, held at Red Rock Park, Gallup, NM. She is the daughter of Larry and Sandi VanDerLeest.
North Central College has named its Dean’s List of scholars for the 2013 spring term. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, undergraduate students must maintain a grade-point average of 3.6 (4.0=A) for the term and be enrolled as full-time students. Victoria Volckmann from Morrison, IL, was named to the
Dear Editor: A big “Thank you” to the residents of Morrison, IL! During the month of May 2013, Super Wash car washes across the Country participated in an annual FoodRaiser. A portion of the proceeds are donated to local food pantries. We are thrilled to announce the National donations totaled
Thank you, Morrison, IL, Super Wash customers, for your participation in the Annual Super Wash Food Pantry Fundraiser. You helped raise $567.50 for your local food pantry. Morrison Friends Food Pantry will be using the money throughout the year to provide for so many, right in your community. Again, many
Jane VanZuiden of Morrison, IL, is understandably proud of a granddaughter who recently was graduated from Riverdale High School in Port Byron, IL. Hannah Pettit, 18, earned a scholarship to attend Blackhawk College in Moline, IL, and dreams of becoming an elementary school teacher. She is employed at two financial
Dunlap Lodge #321 A.F. & A. M. held their 15th Annual Golf Scramble on Saturday, June 15, 2013. We would like to thank the following businesses who were hole sponsors: Alvarado’s Plumbing Al and Randy Construction Kophamer Blean Reality Endress Sales and Service Hamstra’s Carpet Cleaning Happy Joe’s Pizza Yarbrough
Dear Editor: Hospice of the Rock River Valley, a United Way Agency, thanks everyone who participated in the 11th Annual Hospice of the Rock River Valley (HRRV) Golf Outing on Friday, June 28, 2013. Thank you to the many sponsors who contributed to the HRRV golf outing: Sandrock/Mickley Insurance Agency
Movie Magic-Stars Pizza, 633 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, was the recipient of the Morrison Chamber of Commerce “Because Nice Matters” customer service award for the month of June 2013. The business received the recognition for their welcoming manner and helpful service. Pictured are owners Brad and Tanya
The Quad-City Times annually invites high schools, in Illinois and Iowa counties who are served by the newspaper, to submit nominations of exceptional high school graduates. Seven criteria must be met to be selected for the Salute to Academics and Achievements recognition in the folowing categories: Academics; The Arts; Humanities;
Vision and transformation are powerful criteria for energizing a community. Maintaining retail businesses is another. It is especially gratifying when two business owners can do all at the same time. Don and Jackie Jevne have completed a second major endeavor in less than a year’s time, with the opening of
She is the first face you see at Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, and a friendly face indeed, which garnered Amy Dodge the Morrison Chamber of Commerce Customer Service Award for the month of May 2013. Dodge was presented the award for always being nice, courteous,
Susan Black-Beth chose the occurrence of her approaching 36th birthday to support Cystic Fibrosis in an interactive, social-media format. May is Cystic Fibrosis Awareness month. On her Facebook page she posted the following message on Monday, May 20, 2013. Incredible responses followed! “Tomorrow [Tuesday, May 21,] I will celebrate my