Winter Weather Advisory Is in effect

  The following information was issued by the National Weather Service of the Quad Cities, regarding potential freezing rain today. Widespread chances of freezing rain/drizzle are expected area-wide, Wednesday, afternoon on February 5, 2025, increasing from south to north. Slippery road conditions are expected, especially for the Wednesday afternoon commute.

CT Calcium Score Screening Price Reduction

  OnCall Imaging offers a discounted promotion to the people of Morrison, IL, for the month of February 2025.  Typically, a CT Calcium Score Screening at OnCall Imaging is $79 for self-pay.  This month, we lowered the price to $59 to make heart health more accessible. No Physician’s order is

Chamber Citizen of the Year Award to Lori Snow

  Morrison Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Meeting, on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL.  Doors opened at 5:00 p.m. for socializing, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and drinks, in the elegantly decorated Auditorium.  Photographs projected upon elevated screens displayed a year of

Thank You, Community, from Morrison Lions

  Morrison Lions Club extends sincere thanks for the support from the community in our fundraisers during the year 2024.  The proceeds from our annual Rose Day sale, the contributions received during Candy Day, and our annual Holiday Ham sale provide funds that enable our Club to offer assistance for

Wild Winter Wednesdays Begin

  The Education Committee of the Windmill Area invites the public to attend Wild Winter Wednesdays at the Windmill Cultural Center.  These programs occur on Wednesday mornings in December through March. All programs take place from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Windmill Cultural Center, located at 111 10th Avenue in

Flock to the Rock Events February 8

  This is a reminder about the 5th Annual Flock to the Rock ’25 events, on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Avenue, Rock Falls, IL.  There will be nature and educational vendors.  Food will be available from

Update on Missing Juvenile

  Morrison, IL, Chief of Police Kevin Soenksen submitted this report Monday evening, February 3, 2025. On Monday, February 3. 2025, the Morrison Police Department took a call of a missing 15-year-old male with special needs.  The juvenile left home, and his parents could not locate him. The Morrison Police

John Has Been Found

  John, the missing 15-year-old Morrison School District student, has been found and is at home with his family. Shortly before 10:00 p.m., the School District stated,  “He has been found!  Thank you to everyone that helped.”

Wild Winter Wednesday: Canoeing Exploits February 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 February 5, 2025.  Please note:  if Riverbend Schools are delayed or cancelled due to weather, Wild Winter Wednesdays are cancelled as well. Doors open

February 6 Golden Agers Bingo Night

  The Parks and Recreation Department will host Golden Agers Bingo Night, for those age 50 and above, on Thursday, February 6, 2025.  The venue is the City of Morrison Community Room, at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  Play time is from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. 

January 30: Girl Scout Cookie Delivery Day

  On Tuesday, January 30, 2025, 1464 boxes of Girl Scout cookies were being delivered, to Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  The Church  offered its building as a delivery and pick-up location. Morrison Troop Leader and Product Manager Hillary Blevins took receipt of “122 cases” for

How to Lead a Good Life: Read and Discuss the Book

  Marc Adami stated, “We will read and discuss a book on ‘how to live a good life’ and hope the public is interested in both the topic and the book.  Request a copy from Odell Public Library.” The Whiteside Forum will host a book discussion of Breakfast with Seneca: 

Five Painters Reinterpret the Same Painting

  On Sunday, January 19, 2025, The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, opened its doors to the public at 1:00 p.m. for a special program.  “Same Subject Matter, Different Artists and Different Mediums” began as a creative task for painters who sell their work at The

Three New Rotary Club Members

  The Morrison Rotary Club welcomed three new members in January 2025.  We welcome each of these fine new members! Standing left-to-right are:  Rotarian Michael Blean, (sponsor for Randy Larson);  Larson; Evan Ernst, (sponsored by Rotarian Stanley Steines); Steines; LuEllen Lee, (sponsored by Steines). Larson is a retired Veterinarian who

Chloe Austin-Roeder Named to Dean’s List

  Chloe Austin-Roeder of Morrison, IL, has been named to the Dean’s List for the 2024 Fall semester, at the University of New England.  Dean’s List students have attained a grade point average of 3.3 or better, out of a possible 4.0, at the end of the semester. The University