April 28 City Council Agenda

On Monday, April 28, 2014, 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 Report of City Officers Reports of Department Heads Engineer’s Report

Two Fine Army Air Force Men

Stanley R. Mitick donated his U. S. Army Air Force Class A uniform to Morrison Historical Society.  It was displayed for the first time on one of the new mannequins at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.    Mitick is shown Sunday, April 27, 2014, during the museum’s

“The Wax Museum” Packs the Museum

The desire to animate historic “Wax Museum” figures was compelling, as attendees of Morrison Historical Society’s program filled the main floor on Sunday, April 27, 2014.  Children, adults, and Trustees mingled during the season Grand Opening of Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.   Fourth grade interpreters from

Dutch Days at Heritage Canyon

Take a spring stroll through the past into a recreated pioneer village beside the Mississippi River.  Join the Early American Crafters and guest interpreters at Heritage Canyon on Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May 3, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during our annual Dutch Days celebration.  The location

Patchouli and Terra Guitarra Are Quite a Pair

Julie and Bruce Hecksel are multitalented musicians with an appreciation for whimsy.  This playfulness entertains them on long roads between venues.  They made up a “fake village” as their hometown–Thanksenhausen–and hand out mini bumper stickers to anyone who wishes one.  Travel companions include several puppets:  Leonardo da Vinci; Albert Einstein

April 28 Public Hearing Agenda

Morrison City Council will hold a Public Hearing to receive comments about the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Budget, on Monday, April 28, 2014, at 6:45 p.m.  It takes place prior to the 7:00 City Council Meeting, in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  The agenda follows.

Seahorses Swim in Sterling “B” Meet

On Monday, February 17, 2014, ten Seahorses traveled to the Duis Center in Sterling, IL, to compete in the Sterling “B” Meet.  Only swimmers with “B” times were invited to swim, as a last chance to make Regional Qualifying times.  Swimmers were awarded a balloon for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd

MJHS Colts Swim Against Freeport

On Tuesday, March 11, 2014, the Morrison Junior High Colts traveled to Freeport, IL, Junior High for their first swim meet of the season.  The Colts had a fantastic first meet, as many of the swimmers swam several lifetime bests.  The Morrison girls outscored Freeport 108 to 106.  The boys

Brownie Sale to Aid Local Animals

On Saturday, April 26, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Brownie Troops 1372 and 1395 will have a garage and bake sale at 307 S. Base Street, Morrison, IL.  All proceeds go to help local animals.  This “Take Action Project” will finish their Girl Scout Journeys.  

MHS to Present “Wizard of Oz”

Here is an entertaining idea to honor Mom or Grandma, whild bringing pleasure to the entire family.  Buy her a ticket to attend Morrison High School ‘s presentation of “The Wizard of Oz.”  The drama will be held the weekend of Friday, May 9, through Sunday, May 11, 2014, in

Ernst Named to All-State Scholastic Team

Alex Ernst, Morrison, IL, was named to the IHSSBCA All-State Team for his accomplishments during the 2013-2014 Scholastic Bowl season.  He was nominated by coaches of teams attending the same tournaments Morrison High School Scholastic Bowl attended. Teammates Michael Hardesty and Hannah Rillie were also named to the All-State Team. 

April 23 Sterling Robbery Report

At 12:02 a.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2014, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department, along with the Sterling, IL, Police Department and Rock Falls, IL, Police Department, responded to a 911 Robbery call at Casey’s General Store, located at 2806 W. 4th Street in Sterling.  An employee stated two white males,

Nancy L. Dykstra (1044 – 2014)

Nancy L. Dykstra, 69, of Fulton, IL, died Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center North in Clinton, IA. Nancy was born December 11, 1944, in Fulton, to Robert and Luella (Buikema) Deelsnyder. She was a 1962 graduate of Fulton High School. Nancy married Ronald D. Dykstra on October

Boy-17 Paroled Until Age 21

Unique powers and requirements of the Juvenile Court System played out in Courtroom 108, Tuesday, April 22, 2014, during a tense Sentencing Hearing.  At the conclusion, The Honorable William McNeal paroled Boy-17, who had plead guilty to starting the devastating fire in Prophetstown, IL, in the predawn hours of July

Reno Begins at New April House

Tuesday, April 22, 2014, brought sunshine after Monday’s rain, and it brought to Morrison, IL, the Sterling, IL, Sunshine Rotary Club.  These service group members had a gift-in-kind to present to Whiteside County children and their families:  construction skills and cost-free labor to benefit April House Children’s Advocacy Center. Rotarians