Euchre Night March 15

  The City of Morrison Department of Fun stated, “They enjoyed it so much, they asked us to hold Euchre Night again.”  The public is invited to join the fun on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream (upstairs), 109 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Registration

Test Alarm Batteries as You Adjust Clocks

  Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 9, 2025.  The American Red Cross asks everyone to TURN their clocks forward one hour and TEST their smoke alarms. The Red Cross responds to about 65,000 disasters every year and most of them are home fires.  To help prevent fire-related deaths

Wild Winter Wednesday: Carolyn Mark Home March 5

  The Windmill Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton, IL, invite the public to attend the next program of Wild Winter Wednesday, on March 5, 2025. The Center address is 111 Tenth Avenue in Fulton, IL.  Please note:  if Riverbend Schools are delayed or cancelled due to

March 2 Book Discussion: A Stoic Guide to the Art of Living

  The Whiteside Forum has rescheduled their book discussion of Breakfast with Seneca:  A Stoic Guide to the Art of Living, for Sunday March 2, 2025, in the Program Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  Doors will open at 1:30 p.m., and the program

Origin Story of Morrison’s Heritage Museum

  Editor’s note:  This following information was compiled in the 2005 Morrison Sesquicentennial Commemorative Booklet.  Five citizens wrote comprehensive, decade-long summaries, “A History of Morrison 1956 to 2005.”  The passages covered Morrison Historical Society; it is on page 28. The old Odell Public Library was recognized as Morrison’s last standing,

Meet Jay Dirks, Environmental Photographer

  Editor’s note:  Photographer Jay Dirks is restoring his bi-State properties back to their rich, native ecosystems.  He is a member of Whiteside County Soil & Water Conservation Board.  To complete his interview, he submitted an essay that began with a passage from History of Whiteside County, Illinois, From its

Zero Degree Temperature Did Not Diminish Third Thursday

The sub-zero, morning forecast of February 20, 2025, did not dissuade those who enjoy Third Thursday gatherings at The Loft on Main.  For the 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. hours, it was zero degrees outside the gallery.  Inside 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, 21 attendees were comfortable–warmed by hot beverages,

Auditions for The Black Box Theatre Season

  Auditions for The Black Box Theatre’s new season will take place at the theatre, 1623 Fifth Avenue, Moline, IL, on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from noon to 2:00 p.m., and Sunday, March 2, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Black Box Artistic Director Lora Adams says, “We are delighted to

Wild Winter Wednesday: Revive Passenger Rail February 26

  The Windmill Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton, IL, invite the public to attend the next program of Wild Winter Wednesday, on February 26, 2025. The Center address is 111 Tenth Avenue in Fulton, IL.  Please note:  if Riverbend Schools are delayed or cancelled due to

Get in Step–Beginner Line Dancing Starts March 13

  Janet Fisher and Paula Schares will begin their third year teaching easy, popular line dances, at the City of Morrison Community Room (inside Odell Pubic Library), 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  Line dancing to great music is a lot of fun and a wonderful way to exercise! Classes

Ebenezer Pancake Fundraiser Tonight

  Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, has organized a community Pancake Supper on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, beginning at 5:00 p.m.  Donations will fund scholarships to send children to Camp Manitoqua in Frankfort, IL. The menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, and applesauce.  Pancake choices are

Expect a Warm Welcome at Third Thursday February 20

  On February 20, 2025, The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will welcome morning visitors to escape the cold.  These monthly gatherings are from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., before the Gallery opens.  You will enjoy complimentary beverages, home made baked goods, and friendly conversation, for two

Eastern White Pine is February Tree of the Month

  The Natural Land Institute (NLI) Legacy Tree Program, with monthly tree recognition, continues to highlight trees of historic significance, with interesting stories, and to find very large trees that qualify for the Illinois Big Tree Register.  This month’s tree is no exception; it scores as a local State Champion

CSO Family Concert February 23

  Beethoven’s famous Fifth Symphony and a high school Young Artist will highlight Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual Family Concert, at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 23, 2025, in the Morrison High School Auditorium.  The location is 643 Genesee Avenue. Rileigh Wren, a Senior saxophonist at Sterling High School was chosen by