2015-2016 Kindergarten Screenings

Screenings will be held on two days next month for children entering Kindergarten for the 2015-2016 school year.  All screenings will take place at Northside Elementary School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL.  Please call 815-772-2153 to make an appointment for one of the following dates: Thursday, February 19, 2015–from

Still Time to Join Morrison Grand Squares

Tonight, Monday, January 19, 2015, is the last opportunity to join the Morrison Grand Squares’ seventh dance season.  Classes are held at the City of Morrison Community Room, in the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  Basic/Beginner lessons classes begin at 7:00 p.m.  This activity is for

Junior High Spelling Bee Winners

On Monday, January 12, 2015, 23 students in 6th through 8th grade competed in the annual spelling bee at Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL. After nine rounds, seventh-grader Hannah Stralow won the bee by spelling the word “surrogate” in the championship round. Jacob Brown, eighth grade,

December 26 Morrison Police Report

Morrison, IL, Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, December 26, 2014. Arrests: On Thursday, January 1, 2015, at approximately 2:00 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle driven by Everett D. Hughes, age 67 of Morrison, IL, on Park

Morrison Junior High Second Quarter Honor Roll 2014-15

Following are scholars who achieved placment on the 2014-15 Morrison Junior High Second Quarter Honor Roll. 6th Grade High Honors–Chloe Bielema, Abigail Coons, Emily Henson, Colton Linke, Jaysie Pruis, Ashton Smith, Aaron Wolf Honors–Paige Baker, Gabrielle Banks, Jazmine Callan, Anthony Fulton, Jordan Gallentine, Robert Hahn, Tessa Kelm, Anna Mickley, Thomas

WACC Honors Ilirijana Dzeladini

Ilirijana Dzeladini, a Junior from Morrison High School, was recently named December [2014] Student of the Month for her outstanding effort and performance at Whiteside Area Career Center, 1608 Fifth Avenue, in Sterling, IL.  She is in the Allied Health class at WACC.  Her parents are Resul and Mira Dzeladini.

January 20 Whiteside County Public Works Agenda

The Whiteside County Public Works Committee will meet on Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at 1:30 p.m. at the Whiteside County Highway Department, 18819 E. Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL. I.     Call to order II.    Routine Business–Highway and Landfill          A. Monthly Approvals:  Items for review from November and December 2014–

Presbyterian Church Volunteers Support ARC Blood Drive

One significant component of local American Red Cross Blood Drives is volunteers who sponsor the light meal for donors.  On Thursday, January 15, 2015, First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offered their services.  Shown left-to-right in the kitchen of Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, were Jan

Sterling, IL, Driver Fatality

On 1/15/15 at about 1:26 a.m., Whiteside County Sheriff Deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash on Moline Road about two-tenths of a mile west of Troy Road, rural Sterling, IL. Investigation revealed a vehicle was traveling westbound on Moline Road and the driver failed to negotiate a curve.  The vehicle

Changes in Relay For Life Events

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a family-friendly team event for all ages which Celebrates those who have survived cancer; Remembers those who have lost the battle with cancer; provides an opportunity to Fight Back against cancer through education, advocacy, and fundraising.  If one has been diagnosed with

Notice: Sidewalk Snow Removal

This year the City of Morrison, IL, has been fielding an increased number of complaints regarding un-shoveled sidewalks.  To avoid fines of up to $50, property owners are required to keep their sidewalks unobstructed by snow.   This applies regardless if the residence is occupied.  On Wednesday, January 14, 2015, the

January 12 City Council Report

On Monday, January 12, 2015, the City of Morrison Council Meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  Attending were Mayor Everett Pannier; City Clerk Melanie Schroeder; City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen; Aldermen Curt Bender, Scott Connelly, Dale Eizenga, Dave Helms, Leo

Ribbon Cutting Welcomed Gaumer Chiropractic

Morrison Chamber of Commerce held a noon Ribbon Cutting on Friday, January 9, 2015, as Eric and Carrie Gaumer opened Gaumer Chiropractic, LLC, 125 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  To celebrate, new January clients will receive a 20% discount. Shown left-to-right are Stephanie Vavra, thecity1.com; City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen; Cory

Mustang Wrestling Celebrates 50 Years

Quickly!  Who was the first High School wrestling coach?  You have several opportunities to meet him Saturday, January 17, 2015, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.  Look for him during the meets against Rock Ridge and Mercer County, beginning at 11:00 a.m.; while touring the wrestling room; at

MHPC Building History #56

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