Impact Life Blood Drive November 6

The ImpactLife Mobile Blood Drive is scheduled for Monday, November 6, 2023, at Northside Elementary School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, in the Cafeteria. Donation times are 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. For questions or to schedule a required appointment, contact Primary Blood Drive Coordinator Denise Batterton at denise.batterton@morrisonschools.org or

Odell’s Book and Bake Sale November 4

Anne Frame wrote the feature. The Odell Public Library Friends will again host the Annual Book and Bake Sale, on Saturday, November 4, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Odell Public Library.307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Shown are volunteers and happy attendees of the 2022 event. All

Todd Morthland (1967 – 2023)

Todd “Mo” Morthland, 56, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at home, from esophageal/liver cancer. Todd was born June 1, 1967, in Morrison, to Douglas and Jean (Marshall) Morthland. He was educated in the Morrison schools and was a 1985 graduate of Morrison High School. Todd

MHS 2023 1st Quarter Honor Roll

Morrison High School released the Honor Roll for the First Quarter of the 2023-2024 school year. Congratulations to these scholars! 4.00 AND ABOVE Class of 2024Blake Adams, Carly Boonstra, Cooper Bush, Geneva Connelly, Brianna Groenewold, Madison Houzenga, Karalynn Kirkpatrick, Madison Krum, Andrew Melton, Allen Rumfelt, Gracelyn Streets-Wood, Sarah Weston, Karder

Community Trunk-or-Treat by Methodist Church October 28

Dear Morrison folks, Morrison United Methodist Church Will host a family-friendly Trunk-or-Treat event, on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., at the Church parking lot, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Please help spread the word, and invite your neighbors to join us with their decorated trunks. Let’s

October 29 Whiteside Forum Conservationist

The Whiteside Forum continues their 2023-2024 Season with guest expert Brian Ritter speaking to “Conservation: Nahant Marsh, the Mississippi River, and Beyond” on Sunday afternoon, October 29, 2023. Hear him at 2:00 p.m. in the City of Morrison Community Room, in Odell Public Library, located at 307 S. Madison Street,

Model Train Show October 27-28

Model railroad collectors have two days to attend the Third Annual Iowa/Illinois Model Train Show, at the American Legion, 702 W. 35th Street, in Davenport, IA. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 27, 2023, and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 28. The facility

MHS Hosts College and Career Fair 2023

Report and photo submitted by Brian Bartoz. Thirty-six companies, career training programs, colleges, organizations, and military service branches participated in Morrison High School’s fifth annual College and Career Fair, on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Prior to the main event in the gym, students participated in four breakout sessions. They met

Playoff Game at Home October 28

The Morrison Mustangs will host the Fulton Steamers for their first-round, Playoff game, on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Gates open at noon, and the game starts at 1:00 p.m. Psst!: Arrive early.

Program Compares German, Danish, and Midwestern Barns

Barns have an allure for City folks. Whiteside County, Illinois, Farm Bureau hosted two-day, self-driving Barn Tours, which drew hundreds, sometimes thousands, of visitors. Morrison Historical Society will host an informative PowerPoint program, contrasting European and Midwestern barns. The free event is Sunday, October 29, 2023, inside Morrison’s Heritage Museum,

October 19 is Third Thursday at The Loft on Main

    Stop in at The Loft on Main for friendly conversation and homemade desserts during 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 19, 2023. The local art gallery is located at 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. If you have not attended Third Thursday before–you have missed oh, so many,

Order Holiday Hams from the Lions Club

The Holidays are fast approaching and once again Morrison Lions Club is offering holiday hams. If you have not tried one, now is the time! These hams are fresh, fully-cooked, smoked, and boneless. The sizes are 6-10 pounds or 11-20 pounds. Spiral hams are also available, with weight average of

Wilma Jean Tegeler (1936 – 2023)

Wilma Jean Tegeler, 87, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation (Assisted Living) in Morrison. Born in Fenton, IL, on August 21, 1936, Wilma was the daughter of Kenneth and Marguerite (Strating) Tegeler. She was educated in the Spring Creek Grade School

Food Pantry Ice Cream Social Fund Raiser

Morrison Charitable Food Pantry NFP has updated their Ice Cream Social Fund Raiser event, on Sunday, October 22, 2023, between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. Join us at 629 E. Lincolnway Road (formerly Hilltop Lanes bowling alley) east of Kunes Country Auto Group Morrison. There is ample parking available. Invite your

WCHD Offers 2023-2024 COVID-19 Vaccine

The Whiteside County Health Department (WCHD) will begin offering the updated2023-2024 Moderna (SPIKEVAX) COVID-19 vaccines by appointment only starting Wednesday, October 18, 2023. To schedule an appointment, call the WCHD Immunizations at 815-626-2230, and choose option 3. We currently have vaccine available for 1. children ages 6 months to 18