Chamber Event: Girls’ (To)Night Out

Tonight is the 2nd Annual Morrison Chamber of Commerce Girls’ Night Out at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL.  From 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. experience special shopping deals, great samples, delicious food, and adult beverages.  Admission is $5, which includes food and a chance to win numerous

Whiteside Forum: Refugees, Immigrants, and the Vulnerable

“Human Rights:  Refugees, Immigrants, and the Vulnerable” will be the next Whiteside Forum topic of discussion, featuring Amy Powell and Kelly Stewart of World Relief Moline.  The free event will take place in the Program Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. on Thursday, October

CCC 2013 President’s and Deans’ Lists

Clinton Community College has announced these Illinois scholars who qualified for the Summer 2013 President’s List.  Students must earn a minimum of six credit hours and a 4.0 GPA during the term.  They include, Erie:  Myles Young; Fulton:  Sydney Dixon, Marjorie Mueller, Justin Vanzuiden, and Julie Wiersema; Thomson:  Robert Overcash.

Do You Know Edith?

Do you know someone named Edith?  If so, thecity1.com has a small, complimentary gift for her.  It includes 29 monogrammed notecards, decorated with pink rosebuds, and 30 pink envelopes.  Contact Stephanie Vavra at 815-772-8718 to arrange a pick-up time at 218 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.

LAHS Presentation “A Bloody Draw: The Battle of Perryville”

On Sunday afternoon, October 20, 2013, Ronald H. Koehn will present a PowerPoint program entitled “A Bloody Draw:  The Battle of Perryville.”  Sponsored by the Lyndon Area Historical Society (LAHS), the program is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. at the society’s facility, 405 4th Street W. in Lyndon, IL.  The public

MCH Hosts Book Fair October 25

Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary will offer books and gifts at great savings during the “Books Are Fun” Book Fair, Friday, October 25, 2013.  The event will be held in the front lobby from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  It is an opportunity to find books for all ages and holiday

St. Mary’s Successful Fall Sale

Local churches are highly-efficient in organizing successful rummage and bake sales.  Recently, this was evident inside St. Mary’s Church Parish Hall, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL.  The third annual Rummage and Bake Sale was held Friday, October 4, and Saturday, October 5, 2013.  The orderliness and arrangement of a

Heritage Canyon Beggar’s Walk

The Early American Crafters will host their 5th Annual Beggar’s Night at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. Fourth Street, Fulton, IL, on Saturday, October 19, 2013, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.  This is a great place to take your kids for trick-or-treating.  The canyon is beautiful this time of year.  

Halloween Parade and Fun Fair

The annual Halloween Parade and Fun Fair, co-sponsored by Cottonwood 4-H Club and Morrison Chamber of Commerce, will delight children and adults on Saturday, October 26, 2013.  Jenny, Snow White-Jovie, and William Patton of Morrison, IL, enjoyed the parade in 2012.  Treat bags will be given to the first 300

Council Meeting Venue Change

On Tuesday, October 15, 2013, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. in the Odell Library Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.

City Administrator Dykhuizen Arrives

On the rainy morning of Day One–Tuesday, October 15, 2013–City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen stood within his new office space at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  Both the room and the man are poised for a fresh start in municipal governance.  It was a moment full of anticipation

Run for the Roses Was A Win

Morrison Community Hospital Foundation’s Big Squeeze Committee held another winning fundraiser, with its Kentucky Derby theme, on Saturday, October 5, 2013.  The generosity of participants garnered $28,000 during this “Run for the Roses.”  Last year’s fundraiser crossed the finish line at $19,500.   Proceeds will contribute toward the purchase of

Museum Highlights 165 Years of Farming

Morrison Historical Society members hosted two-time, “award-winning filmstars” Ed Abbott and Orville Goodenough at a presentation honoring Sesquicentennial Farms of Whiteside County, on Sunday, October 13, 2013.  The event began at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, at 1:30 p.m. before a large audience.  Cameo performances included Dorothy

Trick-or-Treat at Pleasant View

Children are invited to trick-or-treat at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, after school on Thursday, October 31, 2013, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.  “Wear your costume and receive candy treats from the staff and residents.” Contact Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care

Agenda: October 15 City Council Meeting

On Tuesday, October 15, 2013, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. in the Odell Library Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  The Agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Board and Commission Reports Morrison Business Advisory Group Historic