Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey took the first photograph. In November 2021, the Morrison Lions Foundation and Morrison American Legion Post 328 began a campaign to raise funds, to replace the 350 flags that line U. S. Highway 30 and IL Route 78 through the City of Morrison, IL. The Morrison
Morrison Community Unit School District #6 conducted the Sixty-Third Annual Promotional Exercises, on Thursday, May 26, 2022, in the Morrison High School Auditorium. The 700-seat venue was nearly filled with family members and friends, of 78 enrolled Eighth Graders. Five of them were not in attendance. Promptly at 7:00 p.m.,
“This weekend, while many Illinoisans will enjoy time off relaxing, cleaning up the yard, hosting barbecues, swimming, fishing, going to ball games, and hitting the road to visit loved ones, many others will be taking time to commemorate Memorial Day. [This is] a day that means so much to Gold
Parallel rows of newly-sprouted corn plants marched across the landscape on Friday, May 27, 2022. This acreage lay along Bishop Road under a canopy of lowering skies, in the early afternoon. Grassy borders had been trimmed recently.
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, May 20, 2022. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 5-21-2022 Abigayle M. Miller 28 Lyndon, IL Speeding 5-21-2022 Karen K.
All proceeds from the upcoming “Built for the Road Ahead” Car Show and Fundraiser will benefit Javier Carreno. The multi-faceted event will be at Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, June 11, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Chairs, blankets, and sunscreen are encouraged
Kelly Pannier, Morrison, IL, was graduated from Mount Mercy University this May, as the Class of 2022. Commencement ceremonies were held Sunday, May 15, at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids, IA. Pannier earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Magna Cum Laude (ie., with great distinction.) Located in
Learn With Less® is a program focused on empowering caregivers of infants and toddlers. Participants will learn to use what they already have, to foster their little ones’ cognition,communication, movement, and social/emotional skills. Each class is different, providing up-to-four unique, social experiences for children and adults. The facilitator is Katie
Marc Adami wrote the feature and supplied the photo. Adami wrote, “A great thank you goes to Flood Control and Water Quality expert, Professor Larry Weber from the University of Iowa. He spoke to us in April 2022, with a great presentation and Question and Answer session. “The Whiteside Forum
Deb Wikoff, President of Morrison Charitable Friends Pantry NFP, submitted the article and photos. “A big ‘Thank you’ to the Postal Food Drive held on, Saturday May 14, 2022. We at Morrison Charitable Food Pantry NFP, are so happy and appreciative for the dedicated [Morrison, IL,] Postal staff and their
Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, welcomes local youth to enjoy these two events. Saturday, May 28, 2022, is the deadline for required registration, for the upcoming “Oceans of Possibilities” Summer Reading Club. It is designed for children age three through current eighth grade. Club members will
The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office reported this notice on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. A fiber line has been cut in the DeKalb, IL, area. If you call the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office at 815-772-4044, you will get a rapid busy signal. At this time, no 911 services are impacted. by
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton is proud to announce the Helmet Incentive Program again. The program, which started in 2009, is to promote bicycle safety among our youth. It is only possible through the continued partnership and support of the DQ Grill & Chill. 2022 marks the program’s 14th year.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. Often the items brought before the City Council are clear and defined in their purpose and design. Approval or denial follows without much indecision, but the issue of allowing a sculpture exhibit along Main Street failed on Monday evening May 24, 2022. In
The Morrison City Council met last night[, Monday, May 23, 2022,] in another show of incompetence. A reminder given in Public Comment, again asking for ball park Profit and Loss statements, was left unaddressed. After months, yet in reality years, of unaccounted mismanagement of the ballpark, it is time for