It will be an exciting weekend at the RiverCenter, 136 E. Third Street, Davenport, IA, on Friday, February 8, through Sunday, February 10, 2013, when the Iowa/Illinois Auto Show 2013 cruises into town. Spread over two buildings–the Great Hall/Concourse and Mississippi Hall/Atrium–there will be plenty of fun for the entire
Author: Stephanie Vavra
With well-below-freezing temperatures and snow on the ground, it may be difficult to visualize high school girls in glamorous prom gowns. However, prom season is but a few months away. So, it is fitting that on Saturday, February 2, Between Friendz will hold its First Annual Prom Dress Sale, 12
The City of Morrison Council Meeting was held on Monday, January 14, 2012, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. Mayor Roger Drey called the meeting to order; when Scott Connelly arrived a bit late, all were in attendance. Public Comment
Inspired by the late columnist Ann Landers, one week in February has become a time to send letters of appreciation or Valentine cards to veterans in VA medical centers. If you are close enough to a facility, visits to–and volunteer activities at–these hospitals also is encouaged during Sunday, February 10,
Girl Scout cookie orders will be taken through Sunday, January 27, 2013, with delivery in mid-February. If you have not been approached by a Girl Scout call Cheryl Neumann at 815-772-3214, and your cookie order will be passed on to a local Girl Scout. Not able to, or interested in,
The Whiteside Forum presented “Think Global, Act Local: Agriculture” on Thursday January 24, 2013, in the Program Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The evening began at 6:30 p.m. with guest speaker Don Beswick of Morrison. Don is an officer at Community State Bank,
Both victorious Illinois State Police Troopers and captured bank felons smiled down on the attentive crowd who attended the Morrison Historical Society Annual Meeting and program by Greg Langan from Dixon, IL, on Sunday, January 20, 2013. The venue was Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. After
Anyone who has remodeled or built a home knows the value of their sweat equity and the hours of labor required to reach the final goal. No one knows better than Logan Kuehl and Ashley Vegter. They worked for the City of Morrison as painters in the summer of 2012.
Charles and Jaclyn Sumner and their four schoolage children lost their 16954 Yorktown Road home, pets, and belongings in a 7:00 p.m. fire on Sunday, January 20, 2013. Donations of food, clothes, furniture, etc. have poured in, as befits the generousity of Morrison citizens. If you wish to make a
Morrison Community Day Care Center Director Michele Van Buren wishes to announce there are openings availble for infants at this time. The Day Care Center is taking orders for their sole fund raising event, “Easy As Pie” from Monday, January 25, through Groundhog Day, Saturday, February 2, 2013. Funds raised
Are you looking for a winter sport that is low-cost played with minimal equipment and no training gear easily available aerobic enjoyed by friendly folks of all ages housed in a safe, warm, dry environment? Perhaps the City of Morrison Rec Program Table Tennis League is for you. On Monday,
Food is a powerful link to our past and present enjoyment. Its preparation and consumption occupies a good portion of each day. For those who never have enough, it is a constant concern.
Brad Quinn, left, Manager of Quinn’s Jewelry, 104 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, concluded a two-month community service campaign on Thursday, January 17, 2013. He presented 60 canned goods, eight boxes of side dishes, and $210 to Kaywn Beswick, Director of Morrison Friends Food Pantry. The 10:00 a.m. transfer was a
The Opinions and Editorials page was disfunctional recently, but it is now back where it belongs. Take a look at the latest articles and political cartoons. Voice your thoughts on the assault-rifle opinion poll or submit a Letter to the Editor.
At 20108 E. Lincoln Road. Morrison, IL, there recently sprouted a Verizon cell phone tower on the farm property of Brian and Cindy Bonneur. At 190 feet tall, it will become an easy landmark. The mono-pole cell tower was originally designed to be a tripod, stated Don Means of