Boy Scouts Selling First Aid Kits

Morrison, IL, Boy Scouts of Troop 96 want you to follow their motto, “Be prepared.”  To that end, they are taking orders for first aid kits until Monday, February 25, 2013. The proceeds will fund summer camp and other troop camping outings, places where first aid kits might come in

The Art of Bead Work with Marianne Biagi

Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, presents artist Marianne Biagi and “The Art of Bead Work” on Wednesday, February 20, 2013, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Program Room.  Marianne’s colorful, vibrant and unique pieces of art made from beads, material, and thread are not only beautiful

Ver Beke to Showcase Indian Artifacts

Discover the history and use of ancient American Indian artifacts at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, on Sunday, February 17, 2013, beginning at 1:30 p.m.  For a second time, Morrison Historical Society brings informative and entertaining presenter Allan Ver Beke, of Hillsdale, IL, to discuss one of

Valentine’s Day Dessert Event

Morrison United Methodist Church designed a community event at “the best place to be this Valentine’s Day,” Thursday, February 14, 2013.  The Heritage Hall, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offered a “Dessert Fantasia” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.  Three activities made it a pleasant evening.  Funds raised will support the

Gary Meden to Speak at Whiteside Forum

The Whiteside Forum presents “Think Global, Act Local:  Transportation” on Thursday, February 28, 2013, in the Program Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, at 6:30 p.m.  Guest speaker is Gary Meden, at left, Deputy for Programs and Project Management, Rock Island District, U. S.

Meet Your City Candidates March 21

Morrison Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will host a “Meet the Candidates” night on Thursday, March 21, 2013, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  The event will be moderated by Stephanie Vavra, owner and publisher of thecity1.com. A dozen candidates are

City of Morrison Council Budget Meeting Report

There was a lone Item for Discussion–the Fiscal 2013-2014 Budget–at the City of Morrison Council Meeting, on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  Alerman Pat Zuidema was excused.  Mayor Roger Drey asked if Aldermen would be able to switch the next

An Evening Of Art at Odell

Editor’s note:  click here to read an interview of Marianne Biagi by the Editor, published December 23, 2010. What’s happening at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, in February?  The answer to this question is an evening with artist Marianne Biagi and “The Art of Bead Work”

Webcam Watches Eagles Develop

Early February is far from the time of spring nesting, but a new season of birth has begun for the widely-known pair of American Bald Eagles, Liberty (female) and Justice.  At 2:30 p.m. Liberty laid her first egg on Thursday, February 7, 2013, as shown via the Eaglecam high above

Guys In Ties Delight Chamber

When was the last time you laughed so hard your face hurt?  A plethora of Chamber of Commerce members, guests, and the general public might answer, “It was Monday, February 4, 2013, following the Morrison Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner and Meeting!” The event was held at Forest Inn, 20657

Prison Plans Advance Slowly

During the 7:00 p.m. teleconference on Monday, February 4, 2013, the Village of Thomson, IL, Board members received encouraging information from Cathi Litcher, Site Coordinator for the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP.)    Thomson Correctional Facility was purchased by the Federal Government December 12, 2012.    It remains unopened, because

Ver Beke Returns to Museum with Indian Artifacts

Discover the history and use of ancient American Indian artifacts at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, on Sunday, February 17, 2013, beginning at 1:30 p.m.  For a second time, Morrison Historical Society brings informative and entertaining presenter Allan Ver Beke, of Hillsdale, IL, to discuss one of

Dessert Fantasia February 14

Morrison United Methodist Church has designed a community event at “the best place to be this Valentine’s Day,” Thursday, February 14, 2013.  The Heritage Hall, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will offer a “Dessert Fantasia” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.  Three activities will make this an evening of sweets and

Iowa/Illinois Regional Car Show

It will be an exciting weekend at the RiverCenter, 136 E. Third Street, Davenport, IA, on Friday, February 8, through Sunday, February 10, 2013, when the Iowa/Illinois Auto Show 2013 cruises into town.  Spread over two buildings–the Great Hall/Concourse and Mississippi Hall/Atrium–there will be plenty of fun for the entire