April 22 Morrison Lions Recycle Day

Morrison Lions Club Recycle Day falls on Saturday, April 22, 2023, coinciding with Earth Day, which is observed annually on this date. Observe Earth Day by helping to keep Morrison beautiful, by participating in the event at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, from 9:00 a.m.

Polls Remain Open Until 7:00 P.M

The current weather threats within Whiteside County have not deterred the scheduled voting procedures of Tuesday, April 4, 2023. All polls will remain open until 7:00 p.m.

2023 Cross Walk and Holy Week Services

2023 Holy Week Services are listed below for 16 Morrison, IL, churches.  Holy Week is from Palm Sunday, April 2, through Holy/Black Saturday, April 8, prior to Easter.  Know that each Church welcomes new, lapsed, and long-time residents–as well as visitors–to attend their services. On Good Friday, April 7, the

First Presbyterian Drive-Up Meal March 30

First Presbyterian Church of Morrison, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a Drive-Up Meal to the public, from 5:00 p.m. until food runs out, on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Rev. Dr. Mike Selburg stated, “Now that early sunsets are gone, meals will begin at 5:00 p.m. Community members of all

Good Friday Community Cross Walk

First Presbyterian Church Rev. Dr. Michael Selburg submitted this press release. You are invited to celebrate Good Friday together as one united Church community. All are welcome. Short, different, worship services will be held inside two locations in Morrison, IL. The Morrison Ministers Council will host their annual Good Friday

Odell Closes For Floor Installation

Katie Rider submitted this press release. Mary Ellen Brackemyer supplied the pictures from Tuesday, March 20, though Friday, March 24. Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, will be closed for three weeks, beginning Monday, March 20, 2023. The closure will allow for the preparation and installation of

Happy 90th Birthday, Tom Slothower

Tom Slothower soon will become a Nonagenerian, with a birth date of April 4, 1933. He will be 32, 872 days old–but who’s counting! Please join the family to help us celebrate this milestone, on Sunday, April 2, 2023, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., at New Life Lutheran Church, 702

“Sound The Alarm,” Morrison 2023

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April 4 Vision for Conservation Education

Western Whiteside County has long been known as a natural flyway for migratory birds. During fall and spring, we observe flocks making their way via the Mississippi River. Many species rely on the habitats of native plants for shelter, food, and rest as they make that journey. With urbanization and

Daddy-Daughter Dance April 15

Emmanuel Church will host a Daddy-Daughter Dance, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., on Saturday, April 15, 2023, in Morrison, IL. There is a suggested donation of $10 for male escorts. Girls of all ages are welcome when accompanied by Dad, Grandpa, Brother, Uncle, or another male family member. Escorts, dress

Red Cross and Volunteers to Install Smoke Alarms March 25

American Red Cross volunteers and Morrison Fire Department partners will install free smoke alarms–with ten-year batteries–in Morrison, IL, on Saturday, March 25, 2023. The ARC campaign has helped save 45 lives in the Illinois region and over 1500 lives across the Country. Volunteers will gather at the Fire Department, 206

Arrow of Light Members Bridge to Scouts BSA

Morrison, IL, Pack 328 held its Cub Scout Awards presentation and Crossover Ceremony, on Thursday, March 15, 2023, at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway. The 6:00 p.m. event began with a Flag Ceremony and recitations of the Cub Scout Law and Scout Promise. The youth were presented individual

Whiteside Forum March 26

Marc Adami supplied this event information. The Whiteside Forum will host a panel discussion on Sunday, March 26, 2023, in the Community Room of the Odell Public Library discussing current agriculture. The Odell Public Library is located at 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL; the program will begin at 2:00

MCH “Impact Life” Blood Drive

Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will host an “Impact Life” Blood Drive, on Friday, April 14, 2023. Donations will be received in the Conference Room from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Masks are optional, but appointments are required. To schedule, call Angie VanZuiden at 815-772-5535. Please eat

Fulton Historical Society March 19 Program

The Fulton Historical Society is delighted to host Sean Sandrock, on Sunday, March 19, 2023. His program will begin at 2:00 p.m., at the Fulton, IL, (Martin House) Museum located at 707 10th Avenue. Sean Sandrock, a Tampico, IL, resident, will be the featured speaker. His topic is, “Ensuring the