MHPC Building History #49

The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) has applied to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application.  In the hopes

MHPC Building History #48

The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) has applied to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application.  In the hopes

November 10 City Council Report

Mayor Everett Pannier called the City of Morrison Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., on Monday, November 10, 2014, in the Whiteside county Borar Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  In attendance were City Clerk Melanie Schroeder; City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen; City Attorney Tim Zollinger; Treasurer Evan Haag; 

MHPC Building History #47

The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) has applied to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application.  In the hopes

November 18 Agenda: MHPC

Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, November 18, 2014, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room.  The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of October 7, 2014, minutes New Business Request for

Lincoln Acquaintances Listed in 1840 Menard County Census

Illinois Secretary of State and State Archivist Jesse White announced Wednesday, October 22, 2014, that his office found the original 1840 State census for Menard County, IL. Menard County Treasurer Jacqueline S. Horn, along with other County officials and County Board members, assisted in the discovery of the census.  The

Reducing Damages Caused by Severe Weather

Extreme weather events in Whiteside County raise important questions.  How vulnerable are residents to these storms?  What are the most frequently occurring natural hazards? How much damage do storms and other natural hazards, such as drought, cause?   These questions and other related issues will be discussed when representatives from

Referenda for County Schools and Morrison Streets Pass

Throughout the day, Tuesday, November 4, 2014, 17,814 citizens cast their votes. The majority of them chose to fund two 1% retail tax referenda.  In Morrison, IL, 59% of the 1413 voters agreed to pay one cent more on the dollar–on some purchases–to fund street repairs.  In Whiteside County, IL,

Secretary of State Offices Closed Veterans’ Day

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities will be closed Tuesday, November 11, 2014, in observance of Veterans’ Day. All Driver Services facilities will be open for regular business on Wednesday, November 12. Individuals can visit the Secretary of State’s website, www.cyberdriveillinois.com, to locate the

October 27 City Council Report

Lynette Forth submitted this report. The “short meeting” scenario continued at the Monday, October 27, 2014, meeting of the Morrison City Council. City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen reported that the tear down of 703-705 W. Morris is to be completed. He noted that the appraisal is finished, and Aldermen should expect

MHPC Building History #46

The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) has applied to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application.  In the hopes

Water and Sewer Rate Increase Bulletin

Morrison, IL, City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen issued this Informational Bulletin regarding October 2014 water and sewer rate increases. Sewer Utility By now, most residents are aware that the City is preparing to break ground on a new Wastewater Treatment Plant.  The current plant in Waterworks Park is 75 years old. 

MHPC Building History #45

The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) has applied to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application.  In the hopes

MHPC Building History #44

The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) has applied to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application.  In the hopes

2014 Donations to City of Morrison’s Sports Complex

The City of Morrison Administration and the Director of Morrison Sports Complex, Jim DuBois, wish to thank the many generous groups and individuals who have made donations this year to the Morrison Parks and Recreation.  Your generousity has helped to make the sports complex a viable entity within the Morrison