Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt

The Annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Kiwanis Park, 700 block of N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, April 19, 2014.  A firetruck will deliver the Easter Bunny to the park at 9:45 a.m.  There will be a brief opportunity to capture a photo before egg-gathering

Eagle No Match for Crows

Joe Bielema called with news of two American bald eagles sitting in a tree, at the southeast corner of E. Wall (IL Route 78) and S. Madison Streets, Morrison, IL, on Sunday morning, April 6, 2014.    Neighbors on Wall Street were watching, too.  It is unusual to see eagles

Grove Hill Cemetery Clean-Up

From Monday, April 7, to April Friday, April 11, 2014, the Grove Hill Cemetery maintenance staff will be removing and disposing of gravesite decorations as part of the annual clean-up program at Grove Hill Cemetery. Individuals who wish to save decorations are asked to remove them no later than Sunday,

“Indigenous People, Their Rights & Perspectives”

The Whiteside Forum hosts its Spring conference, featuring “Human Rights:  Indigenous People, Their Rights & Perspectives,” on Friday, April 11, 2014.  The event takes place in the City of Morrison Community Room, at the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  The general public is urged to attend

St. Mary’s Father Daughter Dance April 25

It is coming soon–St. Mary Church Father Daughter Dance, “Denim and Lace.”  The theme this year will be a “barn dance” with all of the fun, special gift baskets, and great music that are a part of this special, annual family evening.  This year will be the ninth year for

Sell a Product or Service to Federal Government

Do you have a product or service that the Federal Government could use, once the Thomson Correctional Facility opens?  You must register to do so, and there are two upcoming trainings to help.  Someone will sell food to feed staff and inmates.  A business will repair lawn mowers and vehicles

Thomson Prison Seeking Applicants

The following information was published in the Quad-City Times by Ed Tibbetts, on Friday, April 4, 2014. The Federal Bureau of Prisons listed 15 positions for employment at Thomson Correctional Center, Thomson, IL.   “The posts include a budget and technology officer, [information technology] IT specialist, and correctional supervisors.” The pay

April 1 Sheriff’s Report

04-01-14 at 10:22 p.m.  Robert A. Schweickert, age 54 of Prophetstown, IL, was arrested by Deputies for Driving While License Suspended, Inoperative Rear Registration Light, and Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle in Prophetstown.  He was bonded on scene.  Prophetstown Police, Illinois State Police, and R & K Towing assisted on scene. 04-02-14

April 4–What’s Happening?

Chamber of Commerce Administratior Corinne Bender submitted the following “What’s happening in Morrison?” events in Morrison, IL, for April 2014.  At the end is a notice about the May opening of the Farmers’ Market. Enjoy a delicious PANCAKE BREAKFAST, Saturday, April 5, from 7:00 to 10:30 a.m., sponsored by the

MHS 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

The Morrison High School students below earned Honor Roll status for the 3rd quarter of the 2013-2014 school year. 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2014:  Shannon Finneran, Anna Hogue, Brandi Hosford, Daniel Humphrey, Morgan McCulloh, Abby Mickley, Paige Shirk, Trever Troutman, Cassidy VanZuiden, Brennah Zuidema Class of 2015:  Noah Blacklock,

“Let it Go” at Jennifer’s Dance Performance

Jennifer’s Dance Center, 104-B W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, exists to “showcase the performing arts in Morrison.”  The studio is owned and directed by Jennifer Bielema.  It is her inspired choreography that enables youth to experience the rhythmic exhilaration of dance.    See for yourself, as her students perform for

March 21 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, March 21, 2014. Arrests: On Saturday, March 22, 2014, at approximately 1:15 p.m., Morrison Police responded to 520 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, regarding a Domestic Dispute.  On Wednesday, March 26, after an ongoing investigation into

Eat With a Lion; Build a Pavillion

The Morrison Lions Foundation has collaborated on an exciting Eagle Scout service project with Morrison Boy Scout Nick Kaufman and the City of Morrison, IL.  The Lions are fundraising to build a 24′ x 32′ picnic pavilion at Morrison Sports Complex.  It will cost $16,000 and include a concrete floor

Family Request for Mike Green’s Visitation

This request is from Karla Green:  “For those of you planning on coming to Mike’s visitation, please wear your Morrison or Cubs apparel to commemorate Mike.”  The visitation is Friday, April 4, 2014, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., at the Morrison Chapel, Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, 402 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.

McDonald’s Will Assist Morrison Wrestling

Business owners in small towns are asked repeatedly to fund causes.  Each donation eats into their small profit margin.  So, it is especially helpful when they make “in-kind” donations–if not in cash, then in services, materials, site usage, or promotion and publicity to assist a fundraiser.  In-kind donations are a