Liberty Laid Two Eggs This Week

Liberty, the female of a pair of nesting American bald eagles, produced two eggs this week, in her aerie high above the Mississippi River, in Davenport, IA.  She and her mate, Justice, began their partnership in 2009 and return each year to bear two or three eaglets.  The first egg

Republican General Primary Election Specimen Ballot

Whiteside County Clerk Dana Nelson has published the Republican Specimen Ballot for the Tuesday, March 18, 2014, General Primary Election.  Print the page to make your voting preferences easy.  The Democratic Speciman Ballot is listed separately. REPUBLICAN PARTY    OFFICIAL SPECIMEN BALLOT    WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS    GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION    MARCH 18, 2014I

Democratic General Primary Election Specimen Ballot

Whiteside County Clerk Dana Nelson has published the Democratic Specimen Ballot for the Tuesday, March 18, 2014, General Primary Election.  Print the page to make your voting preferences easy.  The Republican Speciman Ballot is listed separately. DEMOCRATIC PARTY    OFFICIAL SPECIMEN BALLOT    WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS    GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION    MARCH 18, 2014I

County Clerk Announces Early Voting

Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk, announces Early Voting for the Tuesday, March 18, 2014, General Primary Election.  Any valid registered voter in Whiteside County may vote during the early voting period, after showing proper identification.  However, any vote cast is final and may not be revoked.  The voter is not

March 4 Agenda: MHPC

Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, March 4, 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 February 4, 2014, minutes New Business MHPC meeting May

Spaghetti Dinner Will Enable a High School

Ten Morrison-area residents will host a Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, March 2, 2014, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, to raise funds for their mission trip to Mexico. At the end of June, the crew will return to help villagers in Leona

Seahorses Swim in Sycamore

Tracy Henson submitted the following report and photo. The DeKalb County Swim Team held their Winter Classic Swim Meet at the Kishwaukee YMCA in Sycamore, IL, on Friday, Friday, February 14, through Sunday, February 16, 2014.  This meet was a lot of fun for the 16 Seahorses who attended.  The

High Point Trophies and Regional Times for Seahors

Tracy Henson submittted the following report and photos. The East Moline Swim Team hosted a Winter Swim Meet at the East Moline, IL, Municipal 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

World Tour of Taste February 28

In order to deliver the Red Cross mission, Lincoln Land Branch of the American Red Cross will host a single fundraising event this year–the first “World Tour of Taste.”  This event is Friday, February 28, 2014, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., at the gorgeous Rock River Supper Club, 3901 Dixon

MHPC Building History #12

The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) is applying 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

Train Horns Return for Awhile

After a considerable absence, Union Pacific Railroad airhorns have begun to fill the air.  On Monday, February 24, 2014, engineers began to signal their way through Morrison, IL, their horns blasting at various durations. Gary Tresenriter, City of Morrison Director of Public Services, stated it is up to the individual

Final Suspect Arrested in Texas

Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of the fourth suspect in a Home Invasion in rural Rock Falls, IL, which occurred on Thursday, January 23, 2014, in the early morning hours.  On Monday, February 24, at approximately 5;00 p.m., Austin, TX, Police Department arrested Dominique A. DeJesus on a

February 25 Sheriff’s Report

02-19-14 at 4:50 p.m.  Jeff M. English, age 57 of Clinton, IA, was stopped for speeding on U. S. Route 30 near IL Route 136, Fulton, IL.  Jeff was arrested for No Valid Driver’s License as well as Speeding 69/55 MPH.  He was bonded on scene and released pending a

February 10 City Council Report

On Monday, February 10, 2014, the City of Morrison Council Meeting met at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  Aldermen included Curt Bender, Michael Blean, Scott Connelly, Dale Eizenga, David Helms, Leo Sullivan, and Harvey Zuidema.   Alderman Marti Wood was excused, as

Peter and the Wolf Headline Concert and Ballet

“Peter and the Wolf,” the grand-classic of musical children’s tales,will be featured by the Clinton Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, March 8, 2014, at Sterling High School’s Centennial Auditorium, 1608 4th Avenue, in Sterling, IL.  The concert commences at 7:30 p.m. “Peter and the Wolf” is just one of the classics