Prophetstown, IL, will hold its annual fireworks spectacular over the Rock River, in Prophetstown State Park, on Saturday, July 6, 2024. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. The sparkle starts at dusk.
Over the weekend of Friday, June 21, to Saturday, June 22, 2024, three community art snakes were “born” at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Name after celebrated artists, “Pablo Picassssso,” “Vincent van Boa,” and “Sssssalvador Dali” currently reside in the front window. Join this community
Morrison Historical Society welcomes Heritage Canyon interpreter Carol Fritz (second from left) as program presenter, on Sunday, June 23, 2024. Doors open at 1:00 p.m., and her program begins promptly at 1:30. Fritz will share a short DVD interview with the late Harold Wierenga, who crafted the interpretive village in
Two blocks of 100 East and 100 West Main Street, Morrison, IL, were reserved for the annual, summer Car Show, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., on Saturday, June 22, 2024. All vehicle owners were invited to Ron Weimer’s “always fun; always free” summer show. Weimer has organized Morrison car shows
On Saturday, June 22, 2024, 11 Morrison and Prophetstown, IL, Boy Scouts and four adults departed on a memorable trip to Medicine Mountain Scout Ranch in Custer, SD. Morrison Troop 96 Leader Augie Ufkin earlier noted, “The young men will experience the farthest camping destination Troop 96 has ever
Editor’s note: Boldfaced names indicate artists whose work is for sale at The Loft on Main. Gathering with other Morrisonians on the first day of summer, a score of friends and acquaintances met Thursday morning, June 20, 2024. Some departed before the Editor arrived: Andrea Dalton, Barney Habben, Steve Janssen,
On Thursday, May 30, 2024, history was made at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Dr. Shawn Hanlon and Josh Wade, PA-C, MS (Orthopaedic Surgery), performed the first CGH robotic-arm assisted total knee replacement, with the Stryker Mako Robotic Arm! CGH Medical Center is the only Sauk Valley area hospital
The Whiteside County Fair is extremely excited to announce that we will have Full Throttle Monster Trucks, again on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Fair visitors will see the famous “Big Foot” truck. Monster Trucks have been a favorite form of entertainment and excitement for decades. Since the 1970s, forms of
Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, is planning the third expansion in the past five years. Pam Pfister, CEO, presented an architectural rendering of the new expansion to the Morrison City Council on Monday, June 10, 2024. The expansion is projected to cost about $14 million, which
Like the colors of a rainbow, the gardens’ inhabitants burst forth in color…. Summer has arrived, and one cannot help but notice the beauty that surrounds us in Morrison, IL. Gardens are starting to burst into vibrant colors. One such example causes passerby to do a double-take when viewing the
June is National Dairy Month. Honor dairy farmers by attending an event that offers ice cream. Come join residents and staff of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation tonight, Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. The annual Ice Cream Social is from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. The cost
Celebrate the first day of summer, Thursday, June 20, 2024. Join friendly locals over conversation and complimentary refreshments, at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. “Third Thursday” coffee time is from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. You always find a plethora of original art, created to suit
Juneteenth–Wednesday, June 19–marks “freedom day.” Juneteenth commemorates the day on June 19, 1865, when a Union General read orders in Galveston, TX, stating all enslaved people in the State were free according to Federal law. Juneteenth was designated a Federal holiday in 2021. On this day in 2024, the Illinois
Watch live video of the eagles’ nest: Arconic Eagle Cam. The top photo is from an earlier year of Arconic eaglets. If you see both adult Eagles at the Davenport, IA, Arconic property nest, the larger bird is the female, Liberty, by about 33%. She also has a longer hooked
Vacation Bible School in Morrison, IL, will run from Monday, June 24 through Friday, June 28, 2024, at Emmanuel Church, 202 E. Morris Street. Sessions run from 6:00 p.m. to 8:15. Ages 3-through 8th grade are invited to attend. Senior High students are welcome to help. Call Lydia Ohlsen for