June 22 Downtown Morrison Car Show

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

Historical Society June 23 Program Change

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.

June 6 TrueValue Anniversary Party

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

May 16 ARC Blood Drive Report

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 Summer Meals for Whiteside County Kids

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

Gardening Classes at Community Garden

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

600+ Attend Fire Department Breakfast

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.

Memorial Day Ceremonies May 27

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

Volunteers Put Flags on Veterans’ Graves May 18

The American Legion member J. W. Brearton submitted the press release. Brian Bartoz submitted an additional photo of Morrison High School students. Fifty-six volunteers from Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, SVCC Impact, MHS Key Club, Legion Post, MHS Legion Scholarship winners, and good citizens volunteered their Saturday, May 18,

Rotarians Cleaned U. S. Route 30

Morrison, IL, Rotarian Mick Welding wrote, “Our first road clean up of 2024 netted a nice haul of garbage that, in turn, made a one-mile stretch of Highway 30 look much nicer! Thanks to Stan Steines and John Prange for arranging the vests and bags to use for the crew.

May 18 Military Service for Bradley Decker

A Graveside Service with military honors will be held to honor Bradley A. Decker, at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, IL, on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. A Celebration of Life will follow at Brick Block Pub, 105 W. Main Street in Morrison, IL. All friends and family

Celebration of Life for Stephen Deckro, Jr.

A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held to honor Stephen A. Deckro, Jr., on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Morrison Christian Church, 201 S. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., and the service starts at 11:00. A luncheon follows in Morrison, IL, at the City

Vintage Farm Tools Program by Marc Gravert

Marc Gravert, Morrison, IL, returns to Morrison’s Heritage Museum as the Program Speaker, on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Doors open at 1:00 p.m., with his “Farm Tool School” program beginning promptly at 1:30. The location is 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The Museum is accessible to all, from a ramp

Ebenezer Reformed Program: Saving Jews in WWII

Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 W. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will host Gayle Haas, from Aurora, IL, in a first-person, dramatic presentation of the late Corrie Ten Boom. Her talk and PowerPoint will illustrate Ten Boom’s experiences while growing up with her family in Haarlem, Holland. Later the family committed to

Gravert May 19 Program: Farm Tool School

Morrison Historical Society will feature Marc Gravert as the Program Speaker, on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Doors open at 1:00 p.m., with his “Farm Tool School” program beginning promptly at 1:30. The location is 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Morrison’s Heritage Museum is accessible to all, from a ramp behind