April House Golf Scramble July 11

Golfers, take note of these important event changes.  The April House Advocacy Center Golf Outing is two months earlier than last year.  It will be Saturday, July 11, 2015. Tee-off is earlier:  9:00 a.m. at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL. The four-person, best-ball scramble fee is

Morrison Historical Society Program: Five in 13 Years

It takes resolute endurance–one of the cardinal virtues–to flee from persecution and political turmoil.  Image facing such situations for over a decade, across five countries with individual languages, including the death of a husband and father to four children.  Such a courageous quality of mind brought five members of the

P.E.O. Chapter FL Celebrates 75 Years

LuAnne Navarra, P.E.O. Chapter FL Corresponding Secretary, submitted this article and photos. On Tuesday, May 5, 2015, members of P.E.O.Chapter FL met for a 75th Anniversary Celebration at Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL.  The evening began with a Founder’s Day Celebration with visiting P.E.O. Round Table

Burrito Sale to Support Local Missionaries

Morrisonians Paula Rodriguez and Linda Temple are dedicated, experienced missionaries.   “We are getting closer to our trip to Togo, Africa.  We sure appreciate all the community support we have received!” stated Rodriguez. To pay their way, the women will have one of their delicious, sell-out pork burrito sales on

June 21 Venema Quartet at Spring Valley Reformed

Spring Valley Reformed Church will showcase a local family, The Venema Quartet, at the outdoor worship concert on Sunday, June 21, 2015.  Concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. at 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL.  Concerts will be held outdoors, weather permitting, or in the church.  Remain in your car, or

May 29 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, May 29, 2015. Arrests:  No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued.          Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 05-30-15 Dylan L. Smith  24 Sterling, IL Operating Uninsured Vehicle 06-01-15 Josh Zigler  40

Rain Delays Railroad Crossing Closures

Due to rainy weather, changes have slowed the Union Pacific Rail Road track replacement schedule.  “Cherry Street will be open at all times.”  The crossing closures will be for three days, opening on the evening of the third day.  June 15, Jackson Street is closed. Updates will come for Genesee

Free Hearing Screenings Noon to 6:00

The Lions Hearing Bus will be at DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, Morrison, IL,  on Thursday, June 11, 2015, noon to 6:00 p.m.  This is a free service offered to the community by your Morrison Lions Club.

Two for the Price of One Blood Drive Reports

Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison American Red Cross Blood Drive Coordinator, submitted these reports.   What would we do without computers? So many things in everyday life depend on them working correctly, from grocery store transactions, to doctor visit records, to banking activities. My apologies to the March blood drive participants for

Skylar Drolema Wins High Point Trophy

Tracy Henson submitted this article. Fourteen Seahorses participated in the Rock Island County Orca May Mayhem Mixed Swim Meet on Saturday, May 9, and Sunday, May 10, 2015.  This meet was a change for the swimmers, as boys and girls competed against each other in each age group.  The Seahorses

Sales Tax Changes for Retailers and Service Providers

City of Morrison, IL, Administrator Barry Dykhuizen supplied this Public Notice. Attached is a, Illinois Department of Revenue Bulletin regarding new Sales Taxes, which become effective Wednesday, July 1, 2015. The Department of Revenue sent either a hard copy letter or an email to retailers reminding them of the change.

Whiteside County 4-H Show July 16-18

Are you interested in being a part of something amazing?  The boys and girls in the photo below have discovered the enjoyment, self-learning, and opportunities in 4-H.  Activities are not just about farm life.  Come see for yourself at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, Morrison, IL.  The University of Illinois Extension

Union Pacific to Close Train Crossings

Union Pacific Railroad has notified the City of Morrison that the railroad crossings at Jackson, Cherry, Genesee, and Orange Streets will be closed either this Friday, June 12, or Saturday, June 13, 2015, for three days, while UP Railroad replaces the north track.  UP Railroad will have flaggers a day

June 12 Car Show at DQ Grill & Chill

Around Morrison, IL, summer includes informal, drive-in car-truck-cycle shows, organized by Ron Weimer.  Each month DQ Grill & Chill offers space for people to park their various modes of transportation.  Anyone can enter anything with wheels in this show.  Cars, trucks, motorcycles, vans, tractors, and ATV’s are welcome.   There is