Editor’s note: Encourage a relative or friend to join the MCH Auxiliary; the yearly membership is $10. Their focus is to support Hospital and patient needs. Annual Scholarships and renewals are awarded to Morrison students in the health care fields. Mick Welding submitted the press release; photos were taken
information from the National Weather Service of the Quad Cities warns of the possibility of severe storms later today, around 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. • Severe storms are expected today, Thursday April 2, 2026, and on Friday, April 3. Damaging winds and isolated tornadoes are the main risks,
Editor’s note: On Maundy Thursday, April 2, 2026, members of Morrison Ministers Council will hold short worship services, including Communion, at three residential care centers. Members of the community are welcome to attend. They include 10:00 a.m. La Bella of Morrison (500 N. Jackson Street); 1:00 p.m. Resthave Care &
Tonight, Wednesday, April 1, 2026, the full moon will occur at 10:12 p.m. EDT, as the lunar disk sits opposite the sun, fully lit by its rays. April’s full moon is often called the “Pink Moon,” in reference to the lavender-pink bloom of the ground-covering perennial plant phlox sublata,
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./ARC Morrison Blood Program Leader, submitted the photo of Power Cell donors. The Editor submitted a photo after her 81st donated pint (ten+ gallons.) The second 2026 American Red Cross Morrison Community Blood Drive was held on Thursday, March 19, at Morrison United Methodist Church. Many
High school students, are you looking for a career in food service? Do you want to earn higher wages? Youths aged 14-to-18 should register for the upcoming 4-H ServSafe Manager Certification Course, sponsored by University of Illinois Extension. Sessions will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, April 14 and 15,
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report and photographed the Easter Bunny. Key Club Advisor Brian Bartoz submitted the other pictures. Click the link to read Bartoz’s feature about Key Club highschoolers and adults who packed 1400 plastic eggs. Anxious youngsters started arriving at Morrison, IL, Kiwanis Park, in
Are you looking for a rewarding career, where your work truly makes a difference? Join us at the upcoming “CGH Career Fair,” on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. It will be held at the Post House Ballroom, 100 W. Second Street, Dixon, IL. Come discover
The following service organization and residential care facilities in Morrison, IL, invite families to attend 2026 Easter Egg Hunts. Bring a container for each child and a means to photograph the fun. SATURDAY, MARCH 28 Kiwanis Club/MHS Key Club will hold their Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Kiwanis Park,
Editors note: Prior to the meal, praying the Stations of the Cross devotion will take place at 4:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus members will host their final, community, Lenten Fish Fry, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. The date is
Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will host a Silent Art Auction, showcasing paintings by local artist Duane “Barney” Habben. All profits will go into the “Church Organ Fund.” The Opening Show is Saturday, March 21, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. View the collection and place
The spring, vernal equinox arrives at 9:46 a.m., on Friday, March 20, 2026. There will be a nearly equal amount of daylight and darkness, at all latitudes of our planet. The Northern Lights will become visible soon. Celebrate the last day of winter on March 19, during Third Thursday
Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, will be closed on Monday, March 16, 2026.
Due to winter storm conditions, Albany United Methodist Church has amended the date of their Community Baked Potato Bar, to Friday, March 20, 2026. Other details below remain as posted in the original press release.
Ironically, as a major winter storm and blizzard conditions are poised to strike Morrison, IL, tonight, Sunday, March 15, 2026, and into Monday, March 16, the Editor took this photograph at Sullivan’s Foods. Colorful seed packets encourage us to consider spring plantings. It is a show of faith to