Good Friday Cross Walk

On Good Friday, March 29, 2013, The Church of Morrison (the Laity and Clergy of the churches in Morrison) will host the annual “Cross-Walk.”  This re-enactment of Christ’s fateful journey to His crucifixion will begin at noon at Resthave Retirement and Nursing Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. There will be

Anna May Mitchell (1926 – 2013)

Anna May Mitchell, 86, of Mercy Living Center South, Clinton, IA, died Sunday, March 24, 2013, at the Center. Anna was born July 3, 1926, in Fulton, IL, to Dick K. and Winnie (Balk) Wiebenga.  She was educated in the Fulton Christian School in Fulton.  Anna married Lyle R. Mitchell

Beverly J. Summers (1927 – 2013)

Beverly J. Summers, 85, of Morrison, IL,  died Saturday, March 23, 2013, at her home. Born June 7, 1927, in Morrison, she was a daughter of Roy and Almeda (Bodkin) Bielema. On October 31, 1953, she was united in marriage to Eugene M. Summers, Sr. at Morrison United Methodist Church.

1550 Stuffed Easter Eggs!

Spring has just arrived, but one community event has been in the planning stage for months:  the Annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30, 2013.  Spearheaded for “about ten years” by Kiwani Ken Huizenga, the preparing of colorful plastic eggs is a monumental task.  On Saturday, March 23,

Ribbon Cutting at First Wealth Financial Group

New business owner Joseph Mills gathered his family and fellow financial services professionals to attend a Morrison Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Friday, March 22, 2013.  His attractive office space, located at 219 E. Main Street, Suite A, Morrison, IL, is the location of First Wealth Financial Group,

Brownies’ Wild Goal for Cookie Sales

The Lincoln Highway became a Brownie Girl Scout marketing location for Troop 1372, as evidenced by BayLeigh, left, and Jerrica, who did their sidewalk sign shuffle to attract cookie customers.  The girls set up a table in the Frontier Communications parking lot at 124 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, on Saturday

KJ’s Hosts Dirt Road Rockers March 23

KJ’s Bar & Grill, 115 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, hosts the Dirt Road Rockers from 9:30 p.m., Saturday, March 23, to 1:30 a.m., Sunday, March 24, 2013.  The local band plays rock and country rock music.

Miriam F. Siefken (1923 – 2013)

Miriam F. Siefken, 89, of 302 B Oak Street, Morrison, IL, died Saturday, March 23, 2013, at her home. Miriam was born October 20, 1923, in Grinnell, IA, to James LeRoy and Alta Lavina (Wenger) McCluskey.  She was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and attended Morrison High School.  She

Dorothy E. Kramer (1917 – 2013)

Dorothy E. Kramer, 96, of Resthave Nursing Home, Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Saturday, March 23, 2013, at Resthave Nursing Home. Dorothy was born February 27, 1917, in Garden Plain Township, IL, to Louis and Agnes (Sikkema) Pessman.  She was educated in the Mt. Hope School of rural

Beverly Ann Lynch (1929 – 2013)

Beverly Ann Lynch, 84, longtime resident of New Canaan, CT, died Saturday, March 16, 2013, at home, with her loving family by her side.  Born January 11, 1929, in Morrison, IL, she was the daughter of Irvin and Elsie (Cooper) Hines.  Beverly was the wife of Carlos J. Lynch. In

Kathryn J. Doescher (1929 – 2013)

Kathryn J. Doescher, 83, of 607 18th Avenue, Fulton, IL, died Friday, March 22, 2013, at the Alverno Health Care Facility, Clinton, IA. Kathryn was born December 12, 1929, in Fenton, IL, to Peter D. and Anna (Bielema) Huizenga.  She married Robert Doescher on April 20, 1948, in Fulton.  Kathryn

Candidates Address City Issues

The Morrison Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors hosted a well-organized and well-received Meet the Candidates event on Thursday, March 21, 2013, before an audience of over 100 interested citizens.  The forum took place from 6:00 to nearly 8:00 p.m. in the Odell Public Library Community Room, 307 S. Madison

Letter from Candidate Vernon Tervelt

As a family man and a resident of the City of Morrison for over 60 years, I care about what happens to our City and the people within it.  I stand for strong neighborhood character, excellant services and programs, and fiscal responsibility. Throughout my years, I’ve met, listened to, and

Letter from Candidate Curt Bender

Dear Morrison 3rd Ward Voters: My name is Curt Bender, and I am honored to be running for your representative on the Morrison City Council.  I am running as 3rd Ward Alderman, because I think I can bring a different perspective to the council. I have been employed with Willett,

Beverly A. Lynch (1929 – 2013)

Beverly Ann Lynch, 84, longtime resident of New Canaan, CT, died Saturday, March 16, 2013, at home, with her loving family by her side.  Born January 11, 1929, in Morrison, IL, she was the daughter of Irvin and Elsie (Cooper) Hines.  Beverly was the wife of Carlos J. Lynch. In