Marc Adami submitted this report. The Editor took the photo. The Whiteside Forum had another great presentation today[, Sunday, November 27, 2022,] “Ukraine: How You Can Help?” with Paula Schares, of Morrison, IL, and Paula Purcell, of DeWitt, IA. In case you missed it, the WQAD (Channel 8) news team
Marc Adami submitted this press release. From 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., The Whiteside Forum will host two Guest Speakers, on Sunday, November 27, 2022, to discuss “how to support Ukraine families seeking refuge in our area.” They seek to connect English speakers online with Ukrainians and direct support for local
Help us build the Morrison, IL, Winter Park at Waterworks Park. We are a group of Morrison volunteers committed to improving winter family and recreational opportunities, for our citizens and neighbors. Please email us at morrisonwinterpark@gmail.com or call/text Trent Bush at 815-440-1218 with any questions. We want kids and families
Autumn spices wafted inside The Loft on Main, during Third Thursday coffee hour, Thursday, November 17, 2022. Once a month before the doors are opened, the public is invited to enjoy home-baked treats, beverages, and pleasant conversation, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Left-to-right are Mark Zinnen, LuEllen Lee, Mayor Scott
Morrison Music Theatre Association (MMTA) will hold a repeat performance of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” over two days, during the first week of December 2022. MMTA presented this version of the iconic play in 2019, to very enthusiastic audiences, but then COVID-19 intervened. There will be radio advertisements and entertainment
As its annual duty, at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, American Legion Post 328 honored America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of Country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. It was 32 degrees, and 32 people were in attendance. Beginning
The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host “Third Thursday,” on November 17, 2022, (before the gallery doors open) from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Male and female community members are invited to relax in conversation. This month, enjoy free Keurig coffee K-cups, hot apple cider, cookies,
Morrison Historical Society invites area citizens to a presentation featuring over 200 rural schools in Whiteside County. Those who attended a one-room schoolhouse will enjoy this topic. Come reminisce or share your story. The final program of the Morrison Historical Society 2022 series will begin at 1:30 p.m., on Sunday,
Join Sterling Rock Falls Historical Society on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., for an interesting program: “A Fire of Straw in Bureau County.” The Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. 3rd Street, Sterling, IL, is the location. There is no fee to attend and refreshments will be served. Our
The Bosma-Renkes Funeral Homes and Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home would like to invite everyone to attend their annual Holiday Remembrance Program, on Sunday, November 13, 2022, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., at their Morrison Chapel, 404 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The Holiday Remembrance Program is a special service offered to
This Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, 2022, the American Red Cross is recognizing veterans who continue their service in local communities across the Country. As disasters roil communities, veterans are donning the Red Cross vest and lending a hand to those in need in their local communities. At military bases
The Loft of Main will host a “drop-in” ornament painting party between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. This creative endeavor is planned for men, women, boys, and girls of all ages. The location is 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The public is invited to
The 2nd Annual Holiday Tour of Homes, sponsored by Morrison Community Hospital Foundation, is just weeks away. The public is cordially invited to attend. Tickets are now available. Five homes are in the City of Morrison, IL, on three streets; visit them in any order. Owners are Gosch (301 E.
Daylight Saving Time ended early this morning, Sunday, November 6, 2022. Have you reset your timepieces, timers, and clocks in vehicles? You have “an extra hour” to get that done today.
As Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 6, 2022, the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks back, to help stay safe from home fires. Seven people loss their lives to home fires every day in United States. Test your smoke