Would you like to board and tour a WWII vessel that delivered men and equipment to the shores of Normandy, France, on D-Day–July 12, 1944? USS Landing Ship Tank 325 will sail down the Mississippi River from Dubuque, to Bettendorf, IA, and dock at Isle Casino Hotel, for public tours and
Editor’s note: Jerry Lindsey supplied the photograph. Since 1989, the Whiteside County Fair Board has honored those who make an extra effort to support the annual Fair. They make the Fair as much fun as possible, for those who participate and attend the many shows and events. In 2018, the
The final entertainment of the 2018 Whiteside County Fair was the Demolition Derby, on Saturday, August 18, 2018, which started after its scheduled 6:30 p.m. start time. Grandstand and bleacher seats could not contain all the observers, and some stood along the south end. Morrison Fire Department First Assistant Chief
Editor’s note: Gary Farral posted this information on Facebook, on Thursday, August 24, 2018. The author is Vin Suprynowicz, an American Libertarian author who formerly edited editorial pages for the Las Vegas Review-Journal. On November 15, 2003, an 85-year-old retired Marine Corps Colonel died of congestive heart failure, at his
Morrison Lions Club and their partners will host “Keep Morrison Beautiful,” a Community Recycling Day, on Saturday, September 8, 2018. Hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. If you have questions or would like to volunteer, please call Flora at 815-772-4874 or email her at fstralow@mchsi.com. Monetary donations are
On Tuesday, September 11, 2018, the Friends of Odell Public Library will present the film, “The Zookeeper’s Wife,” beginning at 2:00 p.m., in the Odell Public Library Program Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Based on a non-fiction book by Diane Ackerman, it tells how Antonina Zabinski and her
Are you interested in learning about the artwork in our local gallery, Loft 112? Ned J. Nesti, Jr., former Morrison Junior High Art Instructor and Curator at the Loft, will discuss the art and artists exhibited at the Loft, on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The cost
The Loft 112 Gala Fundraiser takes place Saturday evening, October 20, 2018. This night of fun, entertainment, good food, and art will be held at the Morrison Institute of Technology Auditorium, 701 Portland Avenue (IL Route 78), Morrison, IL, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Ticket sales begin on Saturday, September
Members of Citizens for Schmidt, the committee promoting Kristopher Schmidt as a candidate for Sheriff of Whiteside County, announced his participation with Stateline Farm Rescue, in their demonstration of a grain bin rescue. Stateline Farm Rescue (www.statelinefarmrescue.com), the first agriculture rescue training agency to build a state-of-the art training simulator,
The Morrison Chamber of Commerce surprised Arnie Drolema on Tuesday, August 21, 2018, with the Because Nice Matters award. He and wife Jan have owned and operated Yarbrough Appliance, 227 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, since 1988. The certificate stated, “In recognition of going above and beyond by continuously making efforts
On Wednesday, August 29, 2018, Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois will “Unleash Strong!” All across Northern Illinois, girls and their parents will have the opportunity to learn more about Girl Scouts and join the premiere leadership organization for girls. Girls will explore hands-on STEM activities–such as making their own rocket
On Wednesday, August 15, 2018, the Whiteside County Fair opened its gates at 8:00 a.m., with overcast skies and rain to come. Due to extensive rain in the afternoon, a presentation by the Albany, Cordova, and Fulton Fire Departments was cancelled. A truck was to be available to view, and handouts
On Tuesday, August 14, 2018, the Whiteside County Fair opened its gates for the 148th time. Winners are listed below for Open Swine; Junior Swine; Pedal Pull 1; Junior Textiles; Open Textiles; Junior Hobbies; Open Hobbies. All winners are from Illinois unless noted. Illinois Masonic Lodges from Erie, Fulton, Morrison, Prophetstown,
Generous sponsors have donated hundreds of bicycles to the Whiteside County Fair, delighting five or six children annually. Mead’s Bike Shop, 414 Locust Street, Sterling, IL, was publicly thanked, on Saturday, August 19, 2017, for providing five cerulean blue prizes during Fair Week. The owner is competitive racer Bryce Mead.
Editor’s note: Matt Lillpop of the Whiteside County Farm Bureau submitted the photographs. Did you happen to see a caravan of 70 tractors on Monday, August 13, 2018? Each year on the day before the Whiteside County Fair begins, area farmers meet at the fairgrounds and begin a journey through