On a Mission Burritos for Sale

Paula Rodriguez and Linda Temple have received their date for an Africa Mission trip through Compassion International.  They are selling fresh pork burritos to fund this latest mission venture.  Pick up is on Friday, January 30, 2015, at the Odell Public Library, in the City of Morrison Community Room, from

Because Nice Matters Award to Ellen Callihan

On Thursday, January 29, 2015, Morrison Chamber of Commerce presented its Customer Service Award to Ellen Callihan, employee of HVP Vending, LLC, 409 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  The vending business began in 1948 as Vend-Omack Sales, Inc., offering “a complete full line of beverages, snacks, fresh and frozen food.” 

Religious Service at Four Seasons

A packed parking lot indicated something unusual was happening inside Morrison Community Hospital (MCH), 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, on Thursday morning, January 29, 2015.  It was time for the weekly 10:00 a.m. worship service for residents of Four Seasons Living Center, their families, and the staff.  As the

February 3 Agenda: MHPC

Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, February 3, 2015, 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 January 6, 2015, minutes New Business Report on

MACF Funds Hospital Automatic Door Opener

People of all ages may contend with daily or temporary mobility issues.  Access for them can be impeded by the portals through which they choose to enter and exit.  This includes health care visits to the the second-floor Specialty Clinic at Morrison Community Hospital (MCH), 303 N. Jackson, Street, Morrison,

Meet the Early MHS Pons Squads

Morrison High School Band Director Bob Glidden initiated a Pons Squad in the fall of 1961.  The girls wore handmade skirts and purchased sweaters, according to one of the first members, Betsy Komlanc Prombo.  She stated, “Girls were from each class, chosen by Mrs. Pape and the Head Majorette.” No

Morrison High First Semester Honor Roll 2014-15

Placings of Morrison High School students on the 1st Semester 2014-1015 Honor Roll are listed below.  4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2015:  Adrienne Banks, Chance Bender, Noah Blacklock, Kaleb Church, Emily Clark, Hunter Hamstra, Emily Kuehl, Kelsey Middleton, Isabel Vander Bleek, Kyle VanDerLeest, and Kyle Workman Class of 2016:  Kelsey

Morrison High Second Quarter Honor Roll 2014-15

Placings of Morrison High School students on the 2nd Quarter 2014-1015 Honor Roll are listed below. 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2015:  Adrienne Banks, Chance Bender, Noah Blacklock, Kaleb Church, Emily Clark, Hunter Hamstra, Emily Kuehl, Kelsey Middleton, Isabel Vander Bleek, and Kyle Workman Class of 2016:  Kelsey Becker, Rebecca

2015-2016 Preschool Screenings

Preparations are in place to identify the youngest members of Morrison Community Unit School District #6.  Five Preschool Screening times are available for parents of children ages three to five, who plan to enroll the youngsters for the upcoming school year. Call Northside Grade School at 815-772-2153 to schedule an

MHPC Building History #58

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

January 26 City Council Report

On Monday, January 26, 2014, the City of Morrison Council convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  In attendance were Mayor Everett Pannier; City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen; Aldermen Curt Bender, Michael Blean, Scott Connelly, Dale Eizenga, Dave Helms, Leo Sullivan, Marti

Program Describes Female Civil War Soldiers

Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society will host a unique program about “Three Women in the Civil War,” presented Sunday, February 8, 2015, at the CGH Medical Center Ryberg Auditorium, 101 E. Miller Road, Sterling, IL.  The program begins at 2:00 p.m. It will feature Betty Carlson Kay, a retired Springfield, IL,

January 26 City Council Agenda

On Monday, January 26, 2014, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  The Agenda follows. Call To Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Report of City Officers Report of Department Heads Chief

January 28 Agenda: Morrison Park Board

Morrison Park Board will meet on Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room.  The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Introductions of Board Members:  Professional and private background; interest and/or expectations

Mass Media Comes to a Local Level

Editor’s note:  I was a presenter at a Thursday, January 22, 2015, panel discussion hosted by The Whiteside Forum, “Mass Media in Modern Society:  Local News and Issues.”  I began a feature article about it the next morning and paused to review emails.  There was a complete review of the