March 24 City Council Report

On Monday, March 24, 2014, the City of Morrison Council Meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  All City Officers, Department Heads, and Aldermen were in attendance.  Terry Heitkamp of Fehr Graham attended as City Engineer. There was on one to

Rehearsing for Handel’s “Messiah”

The majesty of the human voice was powerfully evident Sunday afternoon, March 23, 2014, as Kathy Janicek took 26 of her 30 vocalists through their paces.  Janicek is Choir Director at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Morrison, IL.  Sixteen female and ten male voices filled the lofty sanctuary of St. Peter

Youth Leadership Training Opportunity

The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association (ISA) is extremely proud to once again be named as a principal sponsor for the annual Cebrin Goodman Institute on Substance Abuse (formerly Illinois Teen Institute.)  The ISA will be awarding scholarships to cover the cost for students to attend this exceptional, award-winning program. CGTI is

Seahorse High Point Trophies and Regional Times

The East Moline Swim Team hosted a Winter Swim Meet at the East Moline Municipal, IL, Pool on Friday, February 7, through Sunday, February 9, 2014. Twelve Seahorses made the trip to compete in this three-day meet. The Seahorses continue to improve in every meet and came home with 46

“The Losses of Dan Gable”

On August 21, 2013, Wright Thompson published this insightful article about Dan Gable in ESPN The Magazine.  It gives a raw and deeply human picture of a man known around the world for his wins on the wrestling mat.  The title Thomson chose is apropos of the private side of

Johanna Vegter (1920 – 2014)

Johanna Vegter, 94, of Pleasant View Nursing Home, Morrison, IL, died Sunday, March 23, 2014, at the nursing home. Johanna was born January 31, 1920, to Joe and Minnie (Jarsema) Ottens. She was educated in the rural Morrison grade schools. She married Martin “Mike” Vegter on March 1, 1940, in

March Madness 2014

Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, was a-buzz inside and out, on Friday, March 14, 2014, during the annual March Madness and Meet the Players event. From 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., licensed drivers age 18 and older could test drive one of five Ford vehicles, courtesy of Pete

April 1 Agenda: MHPC

Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Room, beginning at 5:00 p.m.  The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of March 4, 2014, minutes New Business Unfinished Business Building

March 24 City Council Agenda

On Monday, March 24, 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 Reports of City Officers Reports of Department Heads City Engineer

March 10 City Council Report

On Monday, March 10, 2014, Mayor Everett Pannier convened the City of Morrison Council Meeting at 7:03 p.m.  There were no absences inside the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. Lester Mathew began Public Comment with a concern about an individual who rifles recycling bins along

Sheriff’s Report of March 22

Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 3/17/14 at 10:43 a.m.  Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Kayla A. Link, 49, of Tampico, IL, at Star and Tampico Roads in rural Tampico.  She was charged with No Valid Driver’s License – Expired More Than

Meet Dan Gable–A Legend

Sports figures are too easily called “legends.” Their records of exceptional performance are too short to deserve the title. They usually leave the sport with little influence on it, beyond individual data and deeds. Rarely do athletes devote their post career to transferring their skills across a wide younger audience.

Unity Christian School Auction

Unity Christian School will hold it 26th Annual Auction on Saturday, March 22, 2014, at Unity Christian High School, 711 10th Street, Fulton, IL.  The Silent Auction begins at 9:00 a.m.  At 10:00 the Live Auction commences and continues until all items are sold.  On Friday March 21, take a

Reserve a Seat for Brigadoon Day Trip

Ned J. Nesti, Jr. submitted this press release. The Odell Pubic Library Friends is sponsoring a day trip to a matinee performance of the classic Lerner and Loewe musical, “Brigadoon,” at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, IL, on Saturday, July, 19, 2014.  Friends of the Odell Public Library was able

Lions to Bring Shade and Shelter

Morrison Lions Club members are busily engaged in the efforts of raising funds for a much-needed picnic pavilion at the Morrison Sports Complex.  The sturdy structure will be erected by Wick employees and will withstand high winds and heavy snow loads.   The open-sided, 24′ x 32′ pavilion will be a Wick