Pete Harkness Booster Car Raffle

Editor’s note: Lottery fans:  The odds of winning a gas card or car might be better than your usual endeavors.  Even if you do not win, your wager will directly impact MHS athletic program.  So…you win, and so do MHS students. B100 will be doing a live remote broadcast at

Fall Bridal Fantasy October 13

  Upcoming brides will find this event a must-do.  On Sunday, October 13, 2013, four business will host “Fall Bridal Fantasy” at Days Inn, Rock Falls, 2105 First Avenue, Rock Falls, IL.  Destinations Travel  Services, imprintable memories, and Satin ‘N Lace are co-sponsors.  The four vendors will be available from

Sip! Shop! Dine!

Mark your calendar and plan to attend the 2nd Annual Morrison Chamber of Commerce Girls’ Night Out, held at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL, on Thursday, October 17, 2013. From 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., this event will pamper the ladies with special shopping deals, great samples,

Morrison Rotary Thank You

The Harvest Hammer has become a rewarding community project for the Morrison Rotary Club, and we are proud to promote fitness and a healthy lifestyle.  The success of this fun, family-friendly, challenging event would not be possible without the unselfish community cooperation that is alive and well in Morrison, IL.

Kentucky Derby Fundraiser for MCH

Morrison Community Hospital Foundation’s Big Squeeze Committee presents “Run for the Roses,” a Kentucky Derby themed fundraising event.  Tickets are $45 each or $320 for a table of eight.  They will be available until Friday, September 27, 2013, at Fitzgerald Drug Store, Morrison Community Hospital, or from Mick at 815-772-5510

September Customer Service Award

City of Morrison Public Works employees were recognized by the Morrison Chamber of Commerce with the “Because Nice Matters” Customer Service Award. The nomination cited their hard work and dedication plowing snow or fixing water line breaks and everything in between going above and beyond as public servants. Pictured left-to-right,

October 3 Sheriff’s Report

09-24-13 at 12:35 a.m.  Ryan P. Stover, age 25 of Rock Falls, IL, was arrested in Rock Falls at the intersection of 12th Avenue and U. S. Route 30 for Driving While License Revoked.  He was released from the scene on a Notice to Appear. 09-28-13 at 02:20 a.m.  A

Capitol Locked Down; Shots Fired

Editor’s note:  Joe Bielema, Morrison, IL, was part of a veterans’ Honor Flight tour of military memorials when the following events took place.  In a phone interview the same afternoon, he reported the tour was uninterrupted.  The “all clear” was announced about an hour after the initial sound of gunshots.

U. S. Capitol Locked Down; Shots Fired

On Thursday, October 3, 2013, the U. S. Capitol Building in Washington, D. C., was locked down and police instructed people there to “shelter in place,” after the sound of gunshots was reported in the area of the Capitol, just after 1:00 p.m. Central DST. ABC News said they received

Lyndon Fire Department Steak Supper

Lyndon Fire Department will hold their last Steak Supper of the year, on Saturday, October 5, 2013, from 4:30 to 8:00 p.m.  The Fire Station is on First Avenue, off Moline Road (IL Route 2.)  Tickets are available at the door.  The cost is $12 for an 8-ounce ribeye steak,

Bielema + Wiersema = 50 Years of Service

How does one symbolize a quarter-century of devotion to a volunteer force?  The Morrison Fire Department honors its members who served their community for 25 years with a gold Bulova “Caravelle” watch.  The engraved timepiece reads, “MFD,” then the recipient’s name, and the 25th anniversary date.  Presentations are made at

Meeting for United Way Volunteers

The Morrison Campaign for United Way of Whiteside County is under way. A meeting for volunteers will be Thursday, October 10, 2013, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m., at the Super Wash Building, 707 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. If you would like to volunteer but cannot make the meeting, please contact

United Way Campaign Begins in Morrison

Mary Black, representing Super Wash, Inc., will head up the Morrison Division of the United Way of Whiteside County campaign this year.  She is shown talking with Russell Siefken, Executive Director of the United Way, about plans for the campaign. Volunteers are being recruited by Black to help with the

Tegeler’s Youth Mud Run October 5

  Former Morrisonian Nicole Tegeler has created a way to build a new community center for Annawan, IL, from mud!  Actually–from the enjoyment of muddy kids, ages four through 14, who will participate in the Mighty Titan Youth Obstacle Mud Run, on Saturday, October 5, 2013.  The “fun, pumped-up event”

October 1 Sheriff’s Report

09-30-13 at 12:00 noon  Whiteside County Deputies responded to a single-car accident on Spring Valley Road just west of IL Route 78.  Ariel Hamstra, 21 of Prophetstown, IL, was delivering mail, when she lost control and collided with a cement bridge.  As a result, Hamstra was taken to MCH for