News from The Loft on Main

Loft 112, the art gallery at 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, announces both a change of name and a change in business procedure.  In late 2017, Morrison Area Development Corporation (MADC) opened Loft 112.  The intent was to create a retail venue for local artists and an education center.  The

September 8 Youth Fishing Derby Results

Editor’s note:  Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Michael Leighton submitted winners’ names. The 46th Annual Youth Fishing Derby was held on Saturday, September 8, 2018, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., at Lake Carlton in Morrison-Rockwood State Park, Morrison, IL.  Sponsors of the popular, free event are the Whiteside County Sheriff’s

Living Proof Exhibit: A Visualization of Hope

Living Proof Exhibit will present its annual exhibition of cancer survivor art now through Sunday, December 9, 2018, at the Figge Art Museum’s Mary Waterman Gildehaus Community Gallery on the second floor.  The museum is located at 225 W. Second Street, Davenport, IA.  The exhibition, “A Visualization of Hope,” features

GOP to Open Headquarters and Host Meet and Greet

The Whiteside County Republicans campaign headquarters will officially open at 2308 E. Lincolnway, Suite E (northeast corner of Illinois Route 2 and Freeport Road), Sterling, IL, in conjunction with the campaign office for Representative Tony McCombie, who is running for a second term in the Illinois House of Representatives, 71st

September 19 Bustos Luncheon for Joan Padilla

Please join Congresswoman Cheri Bustos, at a luncheon fundraiser, to support the election of Joan Padilla as State Representative from the 71st District.  The event is Wednesday, September 19, 2018, beginning at noon, at Milltown Coffee, 3800 River Drive #2, Moline, IL.  The cost is $25 per person. Kindly reply

September 10 Taco Night for Joan Padilla

Please join Dave Barajas, at a Taco Night Fundraiser, to support the election of Joan Padilla as State Representative from the 71st District.  The event is Monday, September 10, 2018, beginning at 4:00 p.m., at La Familia Restaurant, 201 W. Second Street, Rock Falls, IL.  The cost is $20 per

Harvest Hammer 5k and Bike Routes

Saturday, September 22, 2018, will be a big weekend in the Morrison, IL, community.  Not only will Paint the Town, bigger and better then ever, hold sway in the downtown area.  Rural roads southwest of town will be the site of the Harvest Hammer bicycle race, sponsored by Morrison Rotary

First Responder Training: Emergency Helicopter Operations

The Whiteside County Airport will host training for area first responders on the topic of emergency helicopter operations, on Saturday, September 22, 2018, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.  All area first responders and hospital personnel are invited and encouraged to attend.  Register at www.whitesidecountyairport.org.  The Whiteside County Airport KSQI is

September 22 Aviation Career Day and Fly-In

Discover what aviation has to offer!  The Whiteside County Airport will host an Aviation Career Day and Airport Open House, on Saturday, September 22, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., to inspire the next generation of pilots and aviation professionals.  The Career Day and Fly-In/Drive-In is open and free

31st Harvest Hammer on September 15

The 31st Annual Harvest Hammer event, sponsored by Morrison Rotary Club, will be held Saturday morning, September 15, 2018.  Included are a Duathlon; foot races for individuals; a non-competitive Color Run for children and adults.  The starting location is Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.  Proceeds benefit local

2018 Youth Fishing Derby September 8

Editor’s note:  On Thursday, August 30, 2018, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Michael Leighton submitted this announcement. “[The Sheriff’s Office has] received calls pertaining to the 2018 Youth Fishing Derby and its location at Rockwood State Park, with it being under construction.  Currently the docks are being replaced.  But keeping [with]

Emmanuel Block Party Changed to September 14

Emmanuel Reformed Church, at the corner of S. Cherry and E. Morris Streets, Morrison, IL, invites all to its second annual, free Community Block Party.  The event date and time have been changed to Friday, September 14, 2018, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., on the lawn of the church.  The

Loft 112 Hours During Paint the Town

Paint the Town, Morrison’s unique creative and artistic event, hits the streets on Saturday, September 15, 2018.   Kids, adults, and families will be found painting and generating over 1500 squares of color.  On Sunday, September 16, Main Street remains blocked to traffic, to allow strollers to observe and appreciate

Meet Five Democratic Candidates September 29

Converse with five Democratic candidates running for election in the upcoming General Election, during an Ice Cream Social on Saturday, September 29, 2018.  The meet-and-greet with dessert will take place at Whiteside County Democratic Organization Headquarters, 804 First Avenue, Rock Falls, IL. Ice cream and desserts will be served at

Teamsters Local Union Endorses John Booker

Booker for Sheriff announced Tuesday, September 4, 2018, that Whiteside County Sheriff candidate John Booker is honored to announce his endorsement by Teamsters Local Union #722. Local #722 says, “John Booker is a friend of labor,” and “the Union fully supports Booker in this upcoming Sheriff’s election.” “Booker is a