ABWA Chapter Meeting May 12

The ABWA (American Business Women’s Association), Midwest Heartland Chapter will hold a meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Clinton Chamber of Commerce at 721 South 2nd Street, Clinton, IA.  The topic will be “State of the Region”, with  guest speaker: Mike Kirchhoff, President

Scoreboard Morrison (8) Rockridge (6)

Game Stats – 4/28/15 Rockridge at MorrisonBox Score ROCKRIDGE (6) AT MORRISON (8) ROCKRIDGE            AB  R  H BI  MORRISON             AB  R  H BIAshley Minyard          4  1  2  1      Emma Melton            4  2  1  1  Kelsey Garrett           4  1  1  0       Rachel Davis            

Scoreboard Morrison (10) Sherrard (2)

Game Stats – 4/27/15 Sherrard at MorrisonBox Score SHERRARD (2) AT MORRISON (10) SHERRARD             AB  R  H BI  MORRISON             AB  R  H BIJaryn Kinder               4  1  2  0     Emma Melton           3  2  1  0  Kendra Mattingly        4  0  1  0     Rachel Davis             4  3 

Morrison Mustangs Varsity Drop Sherrard 10-5

 Five first-inning runs helped the Mustangs to a 10-5 win over Sherrard on Monday.   Morrison Mustangs Varsity scored in the first on a two-run single by Justin Jensen, an error, a passed ball, and a ground out by Ben Tegeler.  Ryan VanZuiden got a hit in each of his two

Rotary District Club Officer of the Year

Rotary District 6420 held their annual conference the weekend of April 25, at the Blackhaw Hotel in Davenport, IA.  Each year during the conference several Rotarians from throughout the District (48 clubs) are honored for their dedication and service to Rotary.  This year, Morrison Rotary President Elect, Louise Clark, received

MCH Blood Drive Wednesday, April 29

Morrison Community Hospital will host a community blood drive from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 303 North Jackson St., Morrison, IL, in the Mississippi Valley Regional Center Donor Bus. The public is invited to support the local blood supply by giving blood at this

MJHS Swimmers Finish Undefeated and Setting Records

On Thursday, March 26, 2015, Morrison Junior High hosted Moline Middle School for their last swim meet of the season.  This proved to be another great meet for the Colts as they won the meet with 220 points over Moline’s 168 points. This is the first time since 2001 that

Frog Pond Fishing Platform Temporarily Closed

The Fishing Platform at Frog Pond, located 2 miles south of Savanna, IL on Hwy 84, on the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, will be CLOSED until the platform can be repaired.   Anglers are welcome to fish along the shoreline. For more information you may contact 815-273-2732.

Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos at TLP May 9

Timber Lake Playhouse, in collaboration with Timber Lake Resort and Campground, will present an interactive event performance of the Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos Show at the playhouse on Saturday, May 9th, 2015. Timberlake is located at 8215 Black Oak Rd. in Mount Carroll, IL. This nationally renowned show that

Media Experts Meet in Morrison

Starting in 1985, the Whiteside Forum has brought speakers to Morrison to hold talks and moderate discussion between experts in the field and the public. This group has been meeting every year, for the past 30 years, to discuss and help educate the public about various worldly subjects. Subjects from

Three Morrison Wrestlers Make Difference

While Morrison classmates were getting ready for Prom on Saturday, three wrestlers, Augustus Linke, Joe Eads, and Brandon Meier were making a difference. Using their sweat and muscle along side their coach, Tony Wright, and his father, Steve Wright in Kirkland, IL, the boys spent the day working the site

April 27 City Council Agenda

On Monday, April 27, 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 Open public hearing – Mayor Pannier     1. Purpose of Hearing:        a.

Scoreboard Morrison (14) at Newman (2)

Game Stats – 4/24/15 Morrison at Newman Box Score MORRISON (14) AT NEWMAN (2) MORRISON AB R H BI NEWMAN AB R H BI Emma Melton 2 1 0 1 Julie Hurd 3 0 0 0 Rachel Davis 1 2 0 0 Mady Ferris 1 1 1 0 Brooke Stralow

Dennis D. Bramm (1945 – 2015)

Dennis D. Bramm, 69, of Lyndon, IL, died Thursday, April 23, 2015, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Dennis was born August 2, 1945, in Morrison, IL, to Emmett F. and Tracy M. (Peska) Bramm. He was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a 1963 graduate of

Ronda L. Trent (1931 – 2015)

Ronda L. Trent, 83, formerly of Fenton, IL, died Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at the Resthave Nursing Home, Morrison, IL, where she was a resident. Ronda was born December 11, 1931 in Lawton, OK, the daughter of Harry and Vera (Moreau) White. She married Jack M. Trent and they shared