Play Football with Adrian Peterson

Football fans of all ages have an opportunity to play a little football today, Sunday, September 22, 2013, with Former NFL Chicago Bears Running Back Adrian Peterson at the Morrison Sports Complex, beginning at 12:30 p.m. 

Letter to Senior Parents

Dear Senior Parents, Morrison High School THUSE is coming up soon, and you have the opportunity to be a part of it!  THUSE is scheduled for Thursday, October 10, 2013, and will include the Senior dad’s flag football game and the Senior mom’s pons team.  If Senior moms are interested,

Vendors Needed for Girls’ Night Out

Vendors are needed for the second annual “Girls’ Night Out” event sponsored by the Morrison Chamber of Commerce. “Girls’ Night Out” will be held at the banquet room at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL, on October 17, 2013, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The event committee

September 23 Agenda: Morrison City Council Meeting

On Monday, September 23, 2013, 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 Reports of City Officers Reports of Department Heads The

September 6 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, September 6, 2013. No Arrests are reported. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 09-07-13 Tyler J. Rumfelt NA Morrison, IL Ordinance – Parking – Central Business District – 2:30 to

Smoke Testing of Sanitary Sewers

The City of Morrison, IL, employees will be smoke testing sanitary sewers in the downtown area from Monday, September 23, through Friday, September 27, 2013, to assist locating breaks and defects in the sewer system.  They will test from N. Orange to N. Clinton Streets and Market to Knox Streets. 

Smoke Testing of Sewers

The City of Morrison, IL, employees will be smoke testing sanitary sewers in the downtown area from Monday, September 23, through Friday, September 27, 2013, to locate breaks and defects in the sewer system.  They will test from N. Orange to N. Clinton Streets and Market to Knox Streets.  Smoke

Public Notice re: Smoke Testing

The City of Morrison, IL, would like to notify the public that from Monday, September 23, through Friday, September 27, 2013, City employees will be smoke testing sanitary sewers in the downtown area.  These tests assist locating breaks and defects in the sewer system.  During the test, one may see

B-Fit ZUMBA at Morrison Farmers’ Market

Join the Morrison Farmers’ Market for a fun day of health and fitness.  Everyone knows that eating right and exercising promote a healthy lifestyle.  Morrison Farmers’ Market and B-Fit ZUMBA have collaborated to prove it on Saturday, September 21, 2013.  This is the morning of the Harvest Hammer and Paint

Farmers National Bank Donates to Trail

Friends of the Parks announces that Farmers National Bank has made a $1000 donation to the Morrison-Rockwood Recreational Trail project. Pictured are Doug Vanderlaan, FNB Community President, left, and Glenn Ackeberg, board member of Friends of the Parks Foundation. “Our success comes from our customers, and as such, we are

MACF Awards Grant to White Oaks Equestrian Center

The Morrison Area Community Foundation is pleased to announce it has awarded a grant to White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center.  Shown is Morrison Area Community Foundation board member Jan Horberg, left, and Kiley VanDerLeest, Executive Director of White Oaks. White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center provides therapeutic horseback riding and animal-assisted

The Whiteside Forum Tackles Human Rights

The Whiteside Forum will kick off another season of presentations and discussions on Thursday, September 26, 2013, with Blaine Mineman of Amnesty International.  This and future events are held in the Program Room of the Odell Public Library from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., at 307 S. Madison Street, in Morrison,

September 18 Honoring the Fallen

      The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from The President of the United States of America that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of the Victims of the tragedy

Adrian Peterson to Speak September 22

Former NFL Chicago Bears Running Back Adrian Peterson will be the Guest Speaker on Sunday, September 22, 2013, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL.  All ages are welcome.   Peterson is a motivational speaker and author of Don’t Dis My Abilities.  His

New Features and Location for Quilt Show

The River Cities Quilt Guild is holding its 27th Quilt Show on Saturday, September 21, and Sunday, September 22, 2013. It will be held at Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL.  The show hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday and 10:00 a.m. to 3:00