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
Editor’s note: These photos of previous Morrison car shows were taken by the Editor. Three blocks of W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host the annual Car Show, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Classic and muscle cars, street rods, and motorcycles are invited to this
Morrison Historical Society announces that Fulton, IL, resident Barbara Mask is unable to present her Dutch Days Anniversary program, until later this summer. Instead, Heritage Canyon interpreter Carol Fritz (second from left) will offer a program about Heritage Canyon, on Sunday, June 23, 2024. Morrison’s Heritage Museum, at 202 E.
50 years ago, on June 11, 1974, James A. and Emily Jevne began an enduring family business at 130 E. Main Street–Morrison[, IL,] TrueValue Hardware. On Thursday, June 6, 2024, owners Don and Jackie Jevne invite their friends, patrons, and local businesses to celebrate this milestone. The event takes place
Fulton, IL, abuts the Mississippi River and is capped with de Immigrant, an authentic, functional windmill from The Netherlands. Many residents honor their Dutch heritage throughout the year, but especially during a public gathering on the first weekend of May. The City recently hosted their 50th annual Dutch Days
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./ARC Morrison Community Blood Program Leader, submitted the report and photos. The third Morrison Community American Red Cross blood drive of 2024 was held on Thursday, May 16, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL, from noon to 5:45 p.m. The sponsor for
United Way of Whiteside County will continue its tradition of providing free, nutritious meals once a week, to children across the County, through the Let’s Feed Our Children program. In Morrison, IL, from Wednesday, June 5, 2024, through Wednesday, August 7, kids and teens can receive free grab-and-go lunches, at
The University of Illinois Extension office will be providing weekly Homegrown Healthy Classes at 5:30 p.m., to teach participants how to effectively grow a garden; introduce gardeners to hydrophonics; share recipes made with garden produce. Classes are free. Register at www.go.illinois.edu/homegrownhealthy. Classes start Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at the Community
On Saturday, May 19, 2024, Morrison Fire Department staff swapped out a half dozen large pieces of equipment, in order to fill their building space with tables and chairs, for prospective breakfast eaters. To promote the annual fundraiser, Engine 1 served as a billboard at the corner of U. S.
James Prombo submitted this press release. 2024 Memorial Day Ceremonies will be held in Morrison, IL, on Monday, May 27. Parade line up will begin at The American Legion Hall, 306 E. Main Street, at 10:00 a.m. The traditional parade will start at 10:30; travel west on Main Street to