Whoa! Stop at the WHOA Bake Sale

White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) will have a bake sale during the Illinois High School Rodeo, Saturday, May 6, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The rodeo continues on Sunday, May 7. Find WHOA cinnamon rolls, cookies, scotcheroos, brownies, etc., at the Livestock Pavilion, outside the grandstand, at

Heritage Canyon Dutch Days May 5 & 6

Take a spring stroll through the past into a recreated pioneer village beside the Mississippi River.  Join the Early American Crafters and guest interpreters at Heritage Canyon on Friday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during our annual Dutch Days celebration.  The location

Mennonites Complete Search & Rescue Training

Recently, a local Mennonite Community from the Tampico, IL, area completed the rigorous certification task for “Rapid Response Search & Rescue,” sponsored by a Christian Aid Ministries program.  Illinois Unit #19 trains volunteers “to seek and save in wilderness, water, and disaster” situations.  As stated in their brochure, “Our goal

Courtney Stearns and Ben Vanderlaan Crowned

The 2017 Prom Court was introduced during Grand March on Saturday, April 29, in the Morrison High School auditorium.  Left-to-right are Reilly Dolan (Jr. Prince); Makayla Troutman (Jr. Princess); Eric Kull; Courtney Stearns; Matt Nichols; Kylie Brands; Dylan Keller; Brooke Stralow; Trysten Frederick; Emma Sitzmore; Ben Vanderlaan; Lauren Voss.  

Auction at Whiteside County Fair Grounds

Are you looking for a Karaoke machine for your next party?  Could you you use some Coleman  and railroad lanterns to add ambiance?  Maybe you need a ladder to hang lights in the trees or a wicker sofa, chairs, and table for seating.  All these and much more will be

Tour Argentina and Antartica with the Camps

The Odell Public Library Friends will host Jim and Ann Camp for a travel program, “Amazing Voyage:  Argentina to Antarctica,” on Thursday, April 27, 2017, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Program Room. The library is located at 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The Camps will share their wonderful, and

Rummage and Bake Sales at Morrison United Methodist Church

Morrison United Methodist Church will hold its annual Rummage and Bake Sales at 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  Some items will be priced separately, but shoppers can also buy items by the bagful.  All baked sale items are priced as marked.  On Friday, April 28, 2017, from 12:00 noon until

Field of Dreams Under the Stars

Morrison Chamber of Commerce is covering all the bases with its Movies Under the Stars film, at the Morrison Sports Complex, 315 Bishop Road, Morrison, IL.  The first film of the year knocks it out of the park, on Saturday, May 6, 2017.  The movie, sponsored by Morrison Youth Baseball

Skylar Drolema Wins Seven State Medals

The article was submitted by Tracy Henson, with a photo by Mitch Drolema. Skylar Drolema qualified for the Illinois Age Group State Swim Meet in 15 events.  The meet was held at the Rec Plex in Pleasant Prairie, WI, on Thursday, March 9, through Sunday, March 12, 2017.  He had

Old Cub Scouts Become New Boy Scouts

On Thursday, March 23, 2017, four members of the Morrison Cub Scout Pack 328 crossed over into the Morrison Boy Scout Troop 96. Congratulations to the new Scouts. Pictured from left-to-right are Jayden Kershaw, Allen Rumfelt, Blake Adams, and Sebastian Carreno.

2017 Prom Court

Morrison High School Prom is Saturday, April 29, 2017.  The royal court gathered for a photograph on Wednesday, April 19.  Ten Seniors and two Juniors have been selected.  From left-to-right are Seniors Matt Nichols, Kylie Brands, Eric Kull, Courtney Stearns, Ben Vanderlaan, Lauren Vos, Trysten Frederick, Emma Sitzmore, Brooke Stralow,

Eads and Meier Sign Letters of Intent

On Wednesday, April 19, 2017, two Morrison High School Seniors demonstrated their plans to continue their education at universities in Iowa, by signing Letters of Intent.  MHS Head Football Coach Cory Bielema, left, stands behind his lineman, Brandon Meier.  William Penn University Head Wrestling Coach Eric Reed stands behind Joe

April 30 Grand Opening of Morrison’s Heritage Museum

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Morrison’s Heritage Museum is located at 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  The building has a storied history, first as an 1865 Congregational Church; second as a meeting site for the Scientific and Literary Society; third as Odell Public Library.  If you have

Learn to Line Dance April 18

From 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., Still Cruisin’ Line Dancers will offer six classes in basic line dance, beginning Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL.  The classes are free, and each week’s session will teach new steps.  Instructor Nancy Potter works under the auspices of

Gateway History Conference Features Arcane History

Arcane:  adjective, meaning known or understood by very few; mysterious; secret; obscure; esoteric.  By definition, “arcane” is an arcane descriptor. Gateway Arcana:  Hidden History in the Iowa-Illinois Gateway will examine personalities, events, stories, and bits of information that escaped–or were excluded from–the official versions of history.  Topics range from abolitionists