Morrison Community Hospital Foundation will host its 4th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes, on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, December 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Details can also be found on our website: https://morrisonhospital.com and click on the Foundation tab. Purchase
Site Administrator Sue Ottens posted this essay on the Morrison Historical Society Facebook page. It is reprinted here on Monday, November 11, 2024, by the Editor. Kindly share this information to those of all ages. “Ever wonder why Veterans Day is on the 11th and does not change [yearly?
Marla K. Drury, 77, of Fulton, IL, died Friday November 8, 2024, at her home. Marla was born April 23, 1947, in Clinton, IA, to Raymond W. and Marjorie J. (Boelkens) Hartman. She was educated in the Fulton Grade Schools and was a 1965 graduate of Fulton High School.
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
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,
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 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.
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,
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
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
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,
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
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,
Morrison Athletic Boosters list the following sport events for the week of Monday, November 4, 2024.
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