Lions Club May Activities

At the Tuesday, May 5, 2015, meeting, Ken Jansma, left, introduced Kim Ewoldsen, Executive Director of the Morrison Chamber of Commerce and the Morrison Area Development Corporation.  Bringing in new business to Morrison, making programs available to members, getting the community involved, Chamber newsletters issued often, holding Open Houses to

Lions Recycling Day and Free Hearing Screening

Morrison Lions Club will participate in the Morrison Recycle Day on Saturday, June 6, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.   The event is located behind KAS Recycling at 649 W. Lincolnway in Morrison, IL.  Items the club recycles are eyeglasses, keys, hearing aids, and cell phones.  Take advantage of

A.L.I.C.E. Trainings for Businesses at Odell

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton will lead “A.L.I.C.E.” training sessions for local businesses in June 2015 at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  The purpose of this training is to prepare individuals to handle the threat of an Active Shooter.  The acronym A.L.I.C.E. stands for Alert,

Open House for Don Miller May 30

Don Miller, retired Morrison, IL, teacher, thespian, and active community member, will retire after 40+ years on the Odell Public Library Board. We are having an Open House to honor him on Saturday, May 30, 2015, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.  Please stop in and join us in sharing our

Get Ready to Read, Morrison!

Odell Public Library’s Summer Reading Program offers something for everyone this year.  In addition to the popular children’s summer reading club, Odell is debuting options for teens and adults to enjoy.  Reading makes Morrison a brighter, stronger community.  See which program fits your family. The Children’s Summer Reading Program, sponsored

June 20 Bluegrass Festival at Heritage Canyon

The City of Fulton and Awesometown Music are proud to announce Fulton’s 3rd Annual Bluegrass Festival on Saturday, June 20, 2015, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m., down in Wierenga’s Heritage Canyon, at 515 N. 4th Street, in Fulton, IL.   Local band “Bottom Shelf Whiskey” will perform, as well as festival

May Rotary Student of the Month

Congratulations to Morrison Rotary May Student of the Month, Madison Schlegel.  She is the daughter of Todd and Christine Schlegel of Morrison, IL. Schlegel has been a member of Key Club for three years and a teacher’s aid for two years at the Junior High.  She is currently the Senior

May 27 Sheriff’s Office Report

The public is reminded that these are merely charges, and all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 05-13-15 at 1:11 p.m.  Whiteside Deputies conducted a consensual stop at Sinnissippi Park.  Upon further investigation, Christian Gonzalez, age 29 of Texas, and William A. Lendman, age

Very Grand Opening at Kunes Country Auto Group

Gregg and Debbie Kunes, Fontana, WI, (near Lake Geneva) hosted an elegant-yet-informal Grand Opening Reception at Kunes Country Chevrolet of Morrison[, IL,] dealership on Thursday, May 21, 2015, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.   The showroom has been remodeled, with former walls stripped to the studs, raised 18″, rebuilt, and painted

June 6 Benefit for Linda (Ottens) McDivitt

Family members and friends of Linda (Ottens) McDivitt will host a benefit on Saturday, June 6, 2015, to help with her medical expenses.  McDivitt went into respiratory failure and was hospitalized for 38 days. The location is Da’ Bar, 109 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  The event runs from 1:00

Jessie Vandereide (1924 – 2015)

Jessie K. Vandereide, 90, of Resthave Home, Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at Resthave Home. Jessie was born November 24, 1924, in Morrison, to Jacob and Anna (Bush) Brackemyer. She was educated in the Green Valley grade school of rural Whiteside County and was a graduate of Morrison

City Council Agenda: May 26

On Tuesday, May 26, 2015, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Reports of City Officers and Department Heads Consent Agenda

May 28 Agenda: MHPC

Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Thursday, May 28, 2015, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room.  The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of May 5, 2015, minutes New Business Request for

City Council Agenda: May 26

On Tuesday, May 26, 2015, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  The Agenda follows. Call To Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Swear In Newly Elected Officials Roll Call of New Council Declare