New Paint for Refuse To Quit Fitness Center

  The outward appearance of a downtown business has become more attractive to the eye, due to a fresh color palette.  The building is rented to Evan Ernst and houses his Refuse To Quit Fitness Center, 222 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  The property is owned by Kyle Huebner of

July 22 Program, Sgt. Charles Floyd: The Rest of the Story

  De Immigrant volunteer Millers will host a program at the Windmill Cultural Center, Monday, July 22, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.  The building, which is disability accessible, is across the street from the authentic Dutch windmill, at 111 Tenth Avenue, Fulton, IL.  The free program is open to the public.  

Submit 2024 Fair Entries Now

  Online entries are now being accepted for the 153rd Annual Whiteside County Fair, which runs Tuesday, August 13, through Saturday, August 17, 2024. The Whiteside County Fair no longer publishes Premium Books, but the pages are available online at www.whitesidecountyfair.org.  Look for the “Entries/Premiums” at the top, right corner

Lost Item Alert: Fabric Card Carrier

  Morrison, IL, resident Lynn Knox lost her 3×4″ handmade, olive green, fold-over card holder, about 12:45 p.m., on Saturday, July 6, 2024.  She used its contents to make one purchase at Sullivan’s Foods, 300 N. Madison Street. The contents include her *Illinois Driver’s License *Odell Public Library card *Verizon

Register for Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

  Area adults are encouraged to register for an upcoming “Youth Mental Health First Aid Training.”  All those who support youth (as parents, teachers, coaches, or volunteers) are invited to learn how to identify the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in youth. Register by Thursday, July 18, 2024. 

July 7 Whiteside Forum Open Meeting 2:00 – 4:00

  Editor’s note:  Listed below are three years of speakers and topics covered at The Whiteside Forum events. The Whiteside Forum will host an open meeting/business meeting/powwow/brainstorming session, on Sunday, July 7, 2024, in the City of Morrison Community Room, at Odell Public Library.  The library is located at 307

Museum Program July 21: Lincoln Highway History

  On Sunday, July 21, 2024, Morrison Historical Society, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, hosts Officers of the Lincoln Highway Association, Headquartered in Franklin Grove, IL.  Kay Kozak is a National LHA Director-at-Large.  Just reelected LHA President for his 14th year is Ed Kozak.  Their PowerPoint slide program will detail

July 6 Prophetstown Fireworks

  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.

Paint-a-Snake-Section at The Loft on Main

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

Sunday, June 23, Heritage Canyon Program

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

June 22 Downtown Car Show

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

Boy Scouts Head to South Dakota

  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

Summer Began at The Loft on Main

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,

CGH Uses Innovative Technology in Total Knee Replacement

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

Whiteside County Fair Coming Soon

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