Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announced that Illinois will receive more than $2.25 billion from the bipartisan, infrastructure Law, to improve roads, bridges, and tunnels across the State. “Thanks to President Joe Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure Law, we’re making historic investments to build safer, stronger, and smarter roadways, here in Illinois,” said Congresswoman
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos joined Senator Dick Durbin, at right, at the Rock Island Arsenal, to celebrate progress on the Jointless Hull Large Format Tool and to commemorate the future site of the world’s largest 3D metal printer. During her decade representing the Illinois Quad-Cities, Congresswoman Bustos has worked with Senator
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The monthly meeting of the Morrison City Council convened on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, with the City Administrator seat occupied by newly-hired Brian Melton. Melton recently retired as the Chief of Police of Morrison, IL, and eagerly anticipates serving the community in a
Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White is encouraging students in grades four through 12 to enter the 2023 “Letters About Literature in Illinois” reading and writing competition. This contest is offered by the Illinois State Library’s Illinois Center for the Book. “Letters About Literature in Illinois” invites students
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Monday, September 26, 2022, meeting of the Morrison City Council was opened with a Thank You to the City of Morrison, from Paint the Town coordinator John Martin. He wrote that the weather extinguished the usual gathering of artists and creative organizations,
A significant local visit by Congresswoman Cheri Bustos took place at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. At 2:45 p.m., Rep. Bustos presented the college with a check for $1.5 million. The money was secured from Federal Community Project funding “that became available”
Mayor Scott Vandermyde announced two in-house position changes of City employees. “I am pleased to announce that at the regular meeting of Morrison City Council, on [Monday,] September 26, 2022, it was approved to name Brian Melton as City Administrator, effective October 1. 2022. “Brian Melton has a distinguished career
In a 23-0 in favor vote, the Whiteside County Board approved a plan to bring reliable and robust fiber broadband access, to the underserved/unserved residents, businesses, and organizations of Whiteside County. As recommended to the Board by the Connect Whiteside Committee, the plan will see equitable deployment of approximately 1000
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. Mayor pro tempore Mick Welding opened the Monday, September 12, 2022, Morrison City Council meeting in Mayor Scott Vandermyde’s absence. Acting City Administrator Brain Melton updated those attending with a progress report, on the repairs and improvements currently being made on the Sports
The City of Morrison, IL, seeks an experienced management professional to serve as the City Administrator. A City Administrator is responsible for the overall management and administrative coordination of the activities of the City. Their duties include implementation of various programs and policies approved by the City Council. All City
The City of Morrison seeks an energetic and ethical leader to be chiefly responsible for developing recreational opportunities for the City, and marketing and maximizing usage of the Sports Complex to a regional audience. Interested applicants must complete a City of Morrison Job Application, in addition to submitting a Letter
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. A shorter Agenda for the Monday, July 25, 2022, meeting of the Morrison City Council was headed by the presentation of the resignation of City Administrator, Barry Dykhuizen. He has accepted the position of Assistant City Administrator of Moline, IL, but was unable
Public Services Director Lori Matlack writes, “The City of Morrison will be doing hydrant flushing during the day, between the dates of Monday, July 18, and Friday, July 29, 2022. “The north side of town will be the first week, starting July 18, and the south side will be starting
Editor’s note: Last August, business owner Joy Tegeler pondered how to access her office on the north side of W. Main Street. There were lots of challenges to Main Street businesses and citizens during demolition and construction. The completed renovation is an outstanding example of skillful scheduling, collaboration, creativity, and
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. Morrison history reveals that athletes that earn a first-place award in Illinois High School Association State competition will have signage placed along the State routes near Morrison, identifying the participants and their accomplishments. At the Monday, June 28, 2022, City Council meeting, Joe