October 29 Whiteside Forum Conservationist

The Whiteside Forum continues their 2023-2024 Season with guest expert Brian Ritter speaking to “Conservation: Nahant Marsh, the Mississippi River, and Beyond” on Sunday afternoon, October 29, 2023. Hear him at 2:00 p.m. in the City of Morrison Community Room, in Odell Public Library, located at 307 S. Madison Street,

Model Train Show October 27-28

Model railroad collectors have two days to attend the Third Annual Iowa/Illinois Model Train Show, at the American Legion, 702 W. 35th Street, in Davenport, IA. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 27, 2023, and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 28. The facility

MHS Hosts College and Career Fair 2023

Report and photo submitted by Brian Bartoz. Thirty-six companies, career training programs, colleges, organizations, and military service branches participated in Morrison High School’s fifth annual College and Career Fair, on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Prior to the main event in the gym, students participated in four breakout sessions. They met

Playoff Game at Home October 28

The Morrison Mustangs will host the Fulton Steamers for their first-round, Playoff game, on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Gates open at noon, and the game starts at 1:00 p.m. Psst!: Arrive early.

Program Compares German, Danish, and Midwestern Barns

Barns have an allure for City folks. Whiteside County, Illinois, Farm Bureau hosted two-day, self-driving Barn Tours, which drew hundreds, sometimes thousands, of visitors. Morrison Historical Society will host an informative PowerPoint program, contrasting European and Midwestern barns. The free event is Sunday, October 29, 2023, inside Morrison’s Heritage Museum,

Thomson Inquires of River Bend Annexation

Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. Concerned parents of students currently enrolled in the West Carroll School District visited the River Bend Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. These parents, representing families living in the Thomson, IL, area, owned signed petitions. They displayed proven interest of over

October 19 is Third Thursday at The Loft on Main

Stop in at The Loft on Main for friendly conversation and homemade desserts during 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 19, 2023. The local art gallery is located at 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. If you have not attended Third Thursday before–you have missed oh, so many, pleasing opportunities

Bark Park Water Fountain and Plant Tour

Photos provided and article written by Karla Burn. On the Move with Parks and Rec would like to thank Zurn Elkay Water Solutions for donating the pet-friendly water fountain, that is now located at Morrison Bark Park. The fountain is up and running, and both dogs and owners are loving

Order Holiday Hams from the Lions Club

The Holidays are fast approaching and once again Morrison Lions Club is offering holiday hams. If you have not tried one, now is the time! These hams are fresh, fully-cooked, smoked, and boneless. The sizes are 6-10 pounds or 11-20 pounds. Spiral hams are also available, with weight average of

Personnel Returns Fill Agenda

By Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The MCUD 6 Board of Directors was presented with an Agenda filled with personnel renewals and new hires, as they convened in the District Office on Monday, October 16, 2023. Following brief monthly summaries from the attending School Administrators, a motion was approved to hire

Food Pantry Ice Cream Social Fund Raiser

Morrison Charitable Food Pantry NFP has updated their Ice Cream Social Fund Raiser event, on Sunday, October 22, 2023, between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. Join us at 629 E. Lincolnway Road (formerly Hilltop Lanes bowling alley) east of Kunes Country Auto Group Morrison. There is ample parking available. Invite your

WCHD Offers 2023-2024 COVID-19 Vaccine

The Whiteside County Health Department (WCHD) will begin offering the updated2023-2024 Moderna (SPIKEVAX) COVID-19 vaccines by appointment only starting Wednesday, October 18, 2023. To schedule an appointment, call the WCHD Immunizations at 815-626-2230, and choose option 3. We currently have vaccine available for 1. children ages 6 months to 18

Wanted Suspect Arrested

On Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 12:54 p.m., Whiteside County Detectives were conducting surveillance at a residence in the 1600 block of Riverdale Road, Rock Falls, IL. At this time, a female subject matching the description of Samantha J. Sliger, 33 of Rock Falls, who was wanted on multiple outstanding

MHS Food Truck Night during Conferences

The Food Truck event returns to Morrison High School parking lot, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Thursday, November 2, 2023. This is the night of Parent-Teacher Conferences, which are set from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. The pubic is invited to participate in food purchases, even if they have no

October 6 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, October 6, 2023. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued.     Date     Name   Age     Address     Violation Cited 10-06-2023 Female Juvenile 16 Morrison, IL Improper Backing 10-11-2023 John Bartgen 27 Clinton, IA Disobeyed