Schools to Start Two Hours Late

Due to the forecasted temperatures and wind chills, Morrison Community Unit District #6 schools will have a two-hour delayed start on Thursday, January 8, 2015.  Morning Pre-K classes are cancelled, but afternoon Pre-K will be in session.  There will be no WACC Vocational Center transport; High Schoolers should report to

Free Leg Screening at MCH January 13

Do you have leg pain, varicose veins, or spider veins?  Call Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, now to schedule your appointment for a free leg screening, on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  The screening only takes about ten minutes. You can

QC Theatre Workshop Auditions and Spring Plays

QC Theatre Workshop, 1730 Wilkes Avenue, Davenport, IA, will host auditions for its summer production, Nina Raine’s family drama “Tribes,” on Saturday, February 21, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. at the QCTW.  Performances are Friday, June 12, through Sunday, June 28.  Rehearsals will begin in early May, with opening night scheduled

Morrison Police Continue to Investigate Theft

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports that Morrison Police continue its investigation of a stolen historical artifact from Morrison’s Heritage Museum.  The Department is seeking the Community’s help. In November 2014, Morrison’s Heritage Museum reported the theft of an anvil from the front of the museum at 202 E. Lincolnway,

Regular City Street Parking Resumes

“The Snow Emergency that was declared Monday, January 5, 2015, has been lifted,” reports Gary M. Tresenriter, City of Morrison Director of Public Works.  “The Public Works Department would like to thank everyone for their cooperation.”

IHSA By-Law Amendment Results

Illinois High School Association (IHSA) member schools approved three amendment proposals and rejected three others, in the annual referendum that ended Tuesday, December 30, 2014.  Online ballots were tabulated and certified in the IHSA Office Tuesday, January 6, 2015.  All by-law changes take effect on Wednesday, July 1. A total

Who Removed City Street Snow?

Most people heeded weather warnings of impending single-digit temperatures and a snow storm, predicted for Monday, January 5, 2015, and into the next morning.  Winter precipitation began in Morrison, IL, on schedule about 6:00 p.m.  Protected inside their dwellings, some may have watched the glitter drift lightly–but relentlessly–through the evening,

Grade School Penny Campaign Winners

Pictured are 1458 shiny pennies.  These tiniest United States currency units can add up to sizeable amounts and provide counting fun for youngsters. Their combined quantity can also make an impact to help others. United Way of Whiteside County held their annual Penny Drive in all local schools during September

MHPC Building History #55

The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) has applied to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application.  In the hopes

School Board Candidates

Thirteen weeks from today, Tuesday, January 6, 2015, residents of Morrison, IL, will elect members to the Community Unit District #6 School Board.  The election is Tuesday, April 7.  Three candidates filed required paperwork with the office of County Clerk Dana Nelson.  They are incumbent Jim Ridley, Clyde Township incumbent

Who Removed School District Snow?

A half-dozen employees of Morrison Community School District #6 manuevered mounds of snow from parking areas, sidewalks, and walkways, early on Tuesday, January 6, 2015.  Superintendent of Schools Scott Vance noted that two, in particular, arrived at 4:00 a.m. to clear District parking lots.  They were Director of Maintenance Dean

John Cowley (1938 2015)

John Cowley, 76, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday evening, January 6, 2015, at his home. Born December 23, 1938, in Sterling, IL, he was a son of Robert Francis and Mary (Forth) Cowley.  John served in the U. S. Army and was a member of the Sterling American Legion Post

City Snow Emergency Rules Begin Tonight

Morrison Public Works Department has declared its Snow Emergency effective at 6:00 p.m. this evening, Monday, January 5, 2015.  All parked vehicles must be in compliance with the City’s Snow Emergency Parking Regulations. No parking on snow routes until all snow has been removed from the full width of the

Snow Emergency Effective at 6:00 p.m. January 5

Editor’s note:  Gary M. Tresenriter, City of Morrison Director of Public Works, issued the following alert on Monday afternoon, January 5, 2015, in advance of an expected snowstorm this evening.  For additional information contact City Hall at 815-772-7657. Morrison Public Works Department has declared its Snow Emergency effective at 6:00