A Day for Kites

Morrison, IL, Photographer Steve Siefken shared these photographs of a family taking advantage of sunny skies and a stiff wind.

April 5 MCH Auxiliary Collective Goods/Book Sale

Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring the Collective Goods/Book sale in the Hospital lobby, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL.  The event will be held Friday, April 5, 2024, from noon to 2:30 p.m.  This annual fundraiser provides medical scholarships. Expect lots of unusual collective gifts, gadgets, and lovely books

National Vietnam War Veterans Day

Today, Friday, March 29, 2024, is designated as National Vietnam War Veterans Day. This is a time to pay special tribute to *9,000,000 Americans who served during the Vietnam War era *58,000 names memorialized on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. *those who never received the recognition they deserved,

2024 Cross Walk at 12:15

On Good Friday, March 29, the annual ecumenical Community Cross Walk begins at Resthave Rehabilitation & Health Care, 408 Maple Avenue, at 12:15 p.m.  Community participants should arrive before that time and park their vehicles.  After this service, those who do not wish to walk a half mile to Pleasant

Two Unique Services at Ebenezer Reformed Church

Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will host two memorable services during Holy Week. The Morrison community is encouraged and welcome to attend either or both. On Good Friday, March 29, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., the church family will hold a “Funeral Service for Christ.” It will

2024 Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt

Brian Bartoz, Morrison High School Key Club Advisor, took the following photographs. Kiwanis Club and MHS Key Club members held the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Kiwanis Park, in the 700 block of N. Genesee Street, on Saturday, March 23, 2024. The effort is in service to children through age

March 22 Ballgames Cancelled

Morrison High School Athletic Director Gregg Dolan stated, “Tonight’s JV Softball game in Morrison, IL, against Bureau Valley and the JV and Varsity Baseball games at Bureau Valley have been cancelled for today[, Friday, March 22, 2024]. A makeup date of Tuesday, April 30, has been set.”

Polar Plunges Support Special Olympics

Morrison, IL, High School Principal David Mills is a steadfast supporter of Special Olympics and raises funds for the worthy organization, in an extreme manner. He has participated in several Polar Plunges to earn financial pledges. For the ninth time, on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Bally’s Casino in Rock

Tennis Pro Hired by Sterling Park District

The Sterling Park District is pleased to announce that Chris Dudley of Shreveport, LA, has been hired as the “Racquet Sports Director/Head Tennis Professional” at the Westwood Tennis Center, 1900 Westwood Drive, Sterling, IL. Chris brings over 40 years of tennis experience to Westwood, having played and worked in New

2024 Cross Walk and Holy Week

2024 Holy Week Services are listed below for 15 Morrison, IL, churches.  Holy Week is from Palm Sunday, March 24, through Easter Sunday, March 31.  Know that each Church welcomes new, lapsed, and long-time residents–as well as visitors–to attend their services. On Good Friday, March 29, the annual ecumenical Community

Taiwan’s Role in East Asia

The Whiteside Forum welcomes Prof. Norm Moline at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, March 24, 2024, in the City of Morrison Community Room of Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. He will speak on “Why Taiwan Matters: Small Island, Important Place.” Dr. Moline is Professor Emeritus (retired) in

2024 Easter Egg Hunts

The following service organizations and residential care facilities in Morrison, IL, invite families to attend 2024 Easter Egg Hunts. Bring a container for each child and a means to photograph the fun. SATURDAY, MARCH 23 Kiwanis Club/MHS Key Club will hold the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Kiwanis Park, in

March 18 Ballgame Cancellations

Athletic Director Gregg Dolan submitted this announcement for Monday, March 18, 2024. Tonight’s Softball and Baseball games at LeWin have been cancelled due to the weather. Softball will go to LeWin tomorrow, March 19, for the makeup date. Baseball already has games at Galva tomorrow, so a makeup date will

March 14 is Pi Day

March 14, 2024, is an amusing day of observance.  Normally, people acknowledge 3/14 as “Pi Day,” because those three numbers are the beginning of the “irrational” number, pi, from the Greek alphabet. Pi is the most recognized mathematical constant in the world.  Scholars often consider pi the most important and

New Parking at County Health Department

Whiteside County Health Department (WCHD) is excited to announce we have begun construction expansion for the Community Health Clinic, 1300 W. Second Street, Rock Falls, IL. This will include space for additional services. Also, for anyone visiting the Community Health Clinic, an expanded Waiting Area will reduce confusion and provide