The free, summer car cruise-in events continue on Friday, July 12, 2013, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The DQ Grill & Chill parking lot will offer display space for vehicle owners and interested viewers. The next cruise-in will be Friday, August 9, at the same time. Sunday, September 22,
The family and friends of Bob Wiersema, known as Bob’s Mob, have planned a fun-filled day for your entire family. Wiersema was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)–known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease–in 2012. The event is Saturday, July 27, 2013, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Fulton Middle School,
Oliver Henry Nagel, 88, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Dubuque, IA, died Thursday, July 11, 2013, at Resthave Retirement & Nursing Home in Morrison. He was born January 18, 1925. Cremation rites were accorded. Private inurnment will be at a later date in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque, IA. Arrangements
The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) announced that the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency (IHPC) has made its initial assessment of the proposed “Morrison Main Street Historic District.” IHPC concluded that the area meets the criteria for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. In so doing the Illinois agency,
Editor’s note: Shayna’s mother, Sandi VanDerLeest, submitted this article and photos. Shayna VanDerLeest from Morrison, IL, earned a spot on the Illinois Junior High Division Rodeo Team, at the National Junior High Finals Rodeo, held at Red Rock Park, Gallup, NM. She is the daughter of Larry and Sandi VanDerLeest.
North Central College has named its Dean’s List of scholars for the 2013 spring term. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, undergraduate students must maintain a grade-point average of 3.6 (4.0=A) for the term and be enrolled as full-time students. Victoria Volckmann from Morrison, IL, was named to the
Join the Whiteside County Master Gardeners for the final presentations in their “Green and Growing” garden series, at the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Register for these free programs by calling 815-772-7323. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Color/Mood Enhancers is the topic for Friday,
Morrison Lions participated again this year in the Recycle Day sponsored by the Morrison Chamber of Commerce. The club received 93 cell phones, 46 pairs of eyeglasses, and keys. Donations of these items are greatly appreciated.
Earl W. Grater, 92, of 19190 Round Grove Road, Morrison, IL, died Thursday, July 11, 2013, at Pleasant View Rehabiltion & Health Care Center, Morrison. Earl was born August 31, 1920, in Malvern, IL, to William E. and Hazel M. (Book) Grater. He was a graduate of the Malvern Grade
Money raised from the 5th Annual Bumping for Boobies event will be donated to help support Shawnelle Soenksen’s fight against breast cancer. This co-ed, six-person Sand Volleyball Tournament will take place at Long Shot Bar & Grill, 3312 Route 30, in Rock Falls, IL, on Saturday, August 17, 2013. Check-in
Christopher J. Morris, at left, Chief Instructor at Open Hand Self Defense, stated in his July 2013, newsletter, “We at Open Hand Self Defense try to promote Wellness Martial Arts, along with Situational Science, in three different forms of the Martial Arts. Let’s all try to keep our kids and
After eight successful years in Clinton, IA, Krumpets Bakery & Café is moving to a larger space in Fulton, IL. The new location, 1016 4th Street, is right in the heart of Fulton’s business district. Krumpets’s last day in Clinton will be Saturday, July 13, 2013. We will serve a
Remember leisurely Sunday drives in the country with the family? Relive those memories while exploring symbols “of a way of life rapidly disappearing from the American landscape.” This weekend, take a road trip in the Albany, Erie, and Fenton, IL, area of Whiteside County. Consider the optional eleventh stop at
Dear Editor: A big “Thank you” to the residents of Morrison, IL! During the month of May 2013, Super Wash car washes across the Country participated in an annual FoodRaiser. A portion of the proceeds are donated to local food pantries. We are thrilled to announce the National donations totaled