Post Prom Scotch Doubles Tournament

Morrison High School Post Prom Committee has planned a 9-Pin Scotch Doubles Bowling Tournament to fund the Post Prom activities in May 2014.  The event is Saturday, February 22, at Hilltop Lanes, 629 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The cost is $20 per couple.  There are two shifts available, beginning at

Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner and Meeting

The Morrison Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Dinner and Meeting will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2014.  The buffet will be held at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. with cocktails and dinner at 6:00 p.m.   Join us for an evening of

February 4 Agenda: MHPC

Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, February 4, 2014, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, in the lower-level Boards and Commissions room, beginning at 5:00 p.m.  The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of December 10, 2013, and January 24, 2014, minutes New

$500,000 Warrant for Dominque deJesus

In the early morning hours of Thursday, January 23, 2014, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office investigated a home invasion in rural Rock Falls, IL, in which a weapon was involved.  During the investigation some evidence–which will not be mentioned–was recovered.  Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the State of Illinois,

Morrison Kiwanis Service Scholarships

Kris Bielema, Morrison Kiwanis President, submitted this article. The Morrison Kiwanis Service Scholarship is awarded to Morrison High School Key Clubbers who have best exemplified the Key Club International core values of character building, leadership, inclusiveness, and caring within the school and community. Each applicant must be a Morrison High

MHPC Building History #8

The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) is applying 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

Meeting Will Determine Future of MMTA

Morrison Music Theater Association (MMTA) has presented quality dramatic and musical productions to the community since its founding in 1962.  An important meeting will determine whether MMTA can continue to exist as a viable community organization. The meeting will be held at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, Morrison,

Morrison Students Attend Band Festival

Eight Morrison High School students participated in the Augustana Honor Band Festival on Sunday, January 20, and Monday 21, 2014, on the Rock Island, IL, campus of Augustana College.  The festival culminated with a concert by the Augustana College Symphonic Band and the two high school festival bands at 6:30

Stan Mitick’s Photo

Stan Mitick captured three snowfolk in a neighbor’s front yard of 518 Anthony Street, Morrison, IL, on Monday, January 27, 2014.  He noted they had been there for over a week, with little melting.

Free Throw Competition Cancelled

Due to weather conditions, the Knights of Columbus have cancelled their Free Throw Competition at Morrison Junior High School.  It was to take place at noon on Sunday, January 26, 2014.

January Rotary Students of the Month

The January 2014 nominees for Morrison Rotary Student of the Month are Jordan Wiebenga, left, and Morgan McCulloh. Wiebenga is the son of Kevin and Barb Wiebenga.  Jordan is in Band and Jazz band.  He volunteers at his church and plans to go to Sauk and then NIU for Video