Aiken Shares County Connections April 24

Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, reopens on Sunday, April 24, 2022. Doors open at 1:00 p.m.; the program begins promptly at 1:30. The building is accessible to all, from the ramp at the back entrance. Light refreshments will be served. Carolyn Aiken describes her program as a

Rotary December Student of the Month

Our Morrison Rotary December 2021 Student of the Month was not able to join us due to some scheduling conflicts.  We were finally able to recognize Isaac Melton, on Friday, April 1, 2022. Isaac is the son of Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton and Morrison Rotary President Carrie Melton.  He

Masons Celebrate Scholastic Bowl Team

Coach Brian Bartoz wrote this feature, and Steve Siefken took the photographs. Members of Morrison’s Masonic Lodge (Dunlap Lodge #321) celebrated a successful season of Scholastic Bowl competition, during a pizza supper and awards night for Morrison High School’s Scholastic Bowl students, on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Wade Kaufman, who

Correction to Video Gaming Terminal Fees

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey was notified, on Thursday, April 14, 2022, of an error in his City Council report from Monday, March 28. Below is the corrected portion. The March 28, 2022, meeting of the Morrison City Council approved an Ordinance that revised the fee for all gaming terminals within

Winds Toss Paint Chips Along Downtown

The U. S. National Weather Service forecast for Thursday, April 14, 2022, in Morrison, IL, warned that “damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines….” The High Wind Warning predicted “30-40 MPH winds, with gusts up to 60 MPH, until 7:00 p.m.” It was, indeed, a blustery day, with

Kiwanis Egg Hunt 2022

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and took the photos. The chill in the spring air didn’t slow the gathering of Easter eggs by the youngsters in Kiwanis Park, on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Just before 10:00 a.m., Morrison Fire Department chauffeured the Easter Bunny to the event, with

Sports Complex Ignites Council Meeting

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. Thirteen years ago, the City of Morrison was excited to open a Sports Complex, that was the talk of the Northwest area, for small-town, athletic venues. The same complex is now the topic of constant discord among the community and the Morrison City

Lions Recycle Day April 23

In honor of Earth Day (Friday, April 22, 2022,) please do your part to help make our world and our City clean and beautiful. This is a reminder of the Morrison Lions Annual Recycle Day, to be held on Saturday, April 23, from 9:00 a.m. until noon, at the Whiteside

Glenda Jean Norman (1946 – 2022)

Glenda Jean Norman, 75, of Camanche, IA, formerly of Erie, IL, died Thursday, April 7, 2022, at home. Glenda was born August 21, 1946, in Morrison, IL, a daughter of Gerald and Marian (Tessman) Rummel. She graduated from Lyndon High School. Glenda worked Security at the Exelon Nuclear Plant in

Main Street Finished with a Lighted Parade

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the article. Photos were taken by him and the Editor. Click here to the Morrison Department of Fun Facebook page for parade videos. Lamp post banners were installed on Friday, April 8, 2022, by Emmanuel Reformed Church members. The design is John Toman’s residence, 402

Let’s Glow Crazy Parade and Pub Crawl

Join the Department of Fun on Main Street, Morrison, IL, tonight, Saturday, April 9, 2022, from 7:30 to 11:00 p.m., celebrating our new street lighting. Glow bright! Wear neon and white! LIGHTED PARADE: Line up begins at 7:00 at N. Madison and E. Main Streets in the order you arrive.

How to Donate to Carreno Transplant Fund

Javier Carreno faces a life-threatening, health crisis. He needs to be placed on a kidney transplant list as soon as possible. That requires a payment of $28,000, but insurance will not cover this initial cost. Once he is included on the list, possible volunteer kidney donors can be evaluated, to

2022 Easter Egg Hunts

Listed chronologically are nine April Easter Egg Hunts, scheduled by these hosts in  Dixon, Lyndon, and Morrison, IL. SATURDAY, APRIL 9 Crossroads Community Church-Morrison Campus, 201 W. Market Street, has planned an “Egg-stra Special Community Scavenger Hunt,” from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., with prize drawings at 3:00.  Start at Crossroads

Let’s Glow Crazy on April 9

  Join The Department of Fun downtown tonight, Saturday, April 9, 2022, for the Lighted Parade and Street Lighting Ceremony, Morrison, IL.  Glow bright, and wear neon and white. Dress up, (not required, but it is always more fun.)  Stay for the Pub Crawl.  Be sure to register for the

2022 Cross Walk and Holy Week Services

2022 Holy Week Services are listed below for 16 Morrison, IL, churches.  Holy Week is from Palm Sunday, April 10, through Holy/Black Saturday, April 16.  Know that each Church welcomes new, lapsed, and long-time residents–as well as visitors–to attend services.  On Good Friday, April 15, the annual ecumenical Community Cross