Prombo Explains Prairie Garden and Greenhouse to Rotary

  Mick Welding wrote, “Recently Rotary Club members were treated to a presentation from Tonia Prombo, who talked about the prairie garden and the new greenhouse at Morrison High School.  She noted that a grant was received for the garden.” MHS Alumni helped raise funds for the greenhouse.  As a

November 14-15 “La Serva Padrona” at Black Box Theatre

  Opera Quad Cities, in partnership with The Black Box Theatre, will present “La Serva Padrona,” a comic, light opera. on Thursday, November 14, and Friday, November 15, 2024.  Performances begin at 7:00 p.m., at The Black Box Theatre, 1623 5th Avenue, in downtown Moline, IL 61265.  Tickets are $20,

Lincoln Highway Program November 17

  Fulton, IL, Historical Society announces its upcoming program, “The Lincoln Highway:  Its History, Impact, and Continual Interest.”  The event is Sunday, November 17, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., at the Fulton (Martin House) Museum, 707 10th Avenue.  The north door entrance is easily accessible. The Lincoln Highway Commission’s mission was

First Presbyterian Inside Meal November 14

First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will host their free, Community Meal, on Thursday, November 14, 2024, in the Church Dining Room, starting at 4:30 p.m. (continuing until food runs out.) The meal features Hearty Soup.  Call 815-772-3510 or search the “firstpresmorrison” group on Facebook for more information.

Lunch and Learn About Scams

  Morrison Chamber of Commerce invites its members and the public to attend a “Lunch and Learn” session, on Thursday, November 21, 2024, concerning the threat of financial scams.  Farmers National Bank will conduct the event from noon to 1:00 p.m. The Briefing Room, 114 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL,

MCH Medical Staff Supported Football Squads

  The staff at Morrison Community Hospital would like to thank our employees who strove to keep Morrison High School Football teams and fans safe and healthy, during the Fall 2024 season. Pictured left-to-right are EMS Paramedic Brooke Posateri; Team Physician Dr. Nicky Eustace; Physician Assistant Brandon Dennis; EMS Paramedic

Junior High Special Ed Students Receive Planning Tools

  Morrison Junior High Special Education Teacher Sue Ligons reported, “The Special Education Department would like to thank the BiCounty Special Education Foundation for their continued support. “This year, we are excited to try these new tools to help increase Executive Functioning Skills.  These items help plan and break down

2024-25 Junior High School 1st Quarter Honor Roll

  Following are students at Morrison Junior High School who earned Honor Roll Status for the 2024-25 First Quarter.  Congratulations to these scholars. 6TH GRADE 6th GRADE STRAIGHT A’s (4.000):  KAILEE BIELEMA, HAYDEN DRUIEN, CORTLAN HARMON, BUCK HILL, WYATT HINRICHSEN, COLE MILNES, CINDY PELKA, LAURYN VANDERMYDE, JEG WEETS, AILEY WRIGHT,

Veterans Day Recognition Assembly at 11:40 Today

  Morrison High School will host a Veterans Day Recognition Assembly on Thursday, November 7, 2024, from 11:40 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.  The assembly in the school’s auditorium will provide an opportunity for students and staff to recognize those who have served in the Armed Forces. In addition, students in

Calling All Drag Racing Fans November 9

  Pictured is Arnie “The Farmer” Beswick seated in his first car–a 1950 Oldsmobile.  In 1954 it became the first car he raced, and Drag Racing history began! Morrison Historical Society welcomes the public to pay homage to its home town Drag Racing legend, Arnie Beswick, on Saturday, November 9,

Largest Voter Turnout at Community Room Precincts

  Election Judge Denise Bramm stated, “It was the biggest turnout we’ve every had,” about the Tuesday, November 5, 2024, General Election.  “In the past we have [seen] over 600 voters.”  Citizens of all ages averaged 25 people an hour in a steady stream, throughout the day.  Two minutes before

Concert Celebrates RiverChor November 17

  RiverChor Community Choir turns 20 this year, and you’re invited to celebrate with us!  Founded in 2004 by Rob and Thea Engelson with a group of dedicated Messiah Singers, the choir has grown to 50 members.  They hail from across the Gateway Area of Iowa and Illinois. On Sunday,

Holiday Remembrance Program November 10

  The Bosma-Renkes Funeral Homes and Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home would like to invite everyone to attend their annual Holiday Remembrance Program.  It will be held on Sunday, November 10, 2024, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., at their Morrison Chapel, 404 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The Holiday Remembrance Program is a

Roberta Jean Lane (1939 – 2024)

  Roberta Jean Lane, 85, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, in Morrison. Roberta was born October 21, 1939, in Fulton, to Jacob and Edna (Morgan) Houzenga.  She was educated in the rural Whiteside County Grade Schools and was