Morrison Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will host a “Meet the Candidates” night on Thursday, March 21, 2013, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The event will be moderated by Stephanie Vavra, owner and publisher of thecity1.com. A dozen candidates are
There was a lone Item for Discussion–the Fiscal 2013-2014 Budget–at the City of Morrison Council Meeting, on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. Alerman Pat Zuidema was excused. Mayor Roger Drey asked if Aldermen would be able to switch the next
The City of Morrison Council Meeting was held on Monday, January 14, 2012, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. Mayor Roger Drey called the meeting to order; when Scott Connelly arrived a bit late, all were in attendance. Public Comment
Anyone who has remodeled or built a home knows the value of their sweat equity and the hours of labor required to reach the final goal. No one knows better than Logan Kuehl and Ashley Vegter. They worked for the City of Morrison as painters in the summer of 2012.
Are you looking for a winter sport that is low-cost played with minimal equipment and no training gear easily available aerobic enjoyed by friendly folks of all ages housed in a safe, warm, dry environment? Perhaps the City of Morrison Rec Program Table Tennis League is for you. On Monday,
On Tuesday, April 9, 2013, voters in the Whiteside County, IL, Consolidated Election will have the opportunity to select citizens to represent them. Candidates for other Township offices will be published as they become available. The following individuals have filed petitions to run for election to City of
Three requests to opt out of the Historic District by Morrison, IL, owners of E. Main Street properties were analyzed and declined by the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) on Thursday, December 20, 2012. HPC members reconvened from a Wednesday, December 5, meeting to finalize the requests: Chairman Tim Slavin, Lonnie
The Winter 2013 Chamber Chatter newsletter has been published by Corinne Bender, Administrator, Morrison Chamber of Commerce, and Economic Director, Morrison Area Development Corporation. Included are a summary of the last quarter of 2012 and calendar of early 2013 events.
At the regular City of Morrison Council Meeting on Monday, December 10, 2012, an Other Item for Consideration, Discussion, and Information was rescheduled until Wednesday, December 19, at 4:00 p.m. This reconvened meeting, in the lower level Conference Room at City Hall, was set to discuss and take formal action
The Community Room at the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, was the venue for a City of Morrison Open House on Thursday, November 15, 2012, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Those interested in the future wastewater treatment project were invited to attend and view three tentative plans.
Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, is seeking a Librarian, beginning June 1. 2013. The current librarian, Connie Boonstra, is retiring after 33 years of service. Those who are interested may contact the Odell Library through their website www.odellpubliclibrary.com and click on “News.” An application may
The polls open at 6:00 a.m. for the General Election. The polls close at 7:00 p.m.
The polls open at 6:00 a.m. for those who like to begin Election Day by exercising their freedom to vote in the General Election. The polls close at 7:00 p.m. In such a close Presidential contest, all votes are powerful. If you have children, even young ones, consider your act
When City of Morrison Mayor Roger Drey declared the 30-minute, Special Combined Council Meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m., the room was filled with smiles and applause. Three mayors, three sets of City Aldermen, Morrison City Administrator Jim Wise and City Attorney Tim Zollinger, community members, and representatives of the Northwestern
On Sunday, October 14, 2012, Deer Valley Golf Course, 3298 Hoover Road, Deer Grove, IL, was the venue for a rally and brunch on behalf of Whiteside County Democrats. In spite of a welcome downpour, numerous National, State, and County candidates for the November 6, General Election greeted their constituents