Morrison Garden Club Needs Mulch Spreaders

Sharon Moore submitted the photograph and press release. Earth Day is Saturday, April 22, 2023. Celebrate Earth Day by helping Morrison Garden Club haul and spread mulch at Odell Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. We are looking for volunteers to help the group. If you have a student

April 21 Knights of Columbus Fish Fry

Knights of Columbus members will host their final Lenten Fish Friday, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. The make up date is April 21, 2023. Enjoy all-you-can-eat, fried and baked Alaskan Pollack.  Beer-battered fish; potato; slaw; dessert; a drink. The

April 30 Morrison’s Heritage Museum Opens

Morrison’s Heritage Museum opens for the 2023 season on Sunday, April 30, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Each month features a Sunday afternoon program with topics of general interest. The building is accessible to all from the back parking area, at 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Morrison Historical Society Trustee

2023 Cross Walk

Photos were supplied by the Editor and Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. Morrison Ministers Council organizes and participates in the Annual Community Good Friday Cross Walk. The earliest event found on thecity1.com by the Editor was 2014. Left-to-right are Rev. Dr. Michael Selburg (First Presbyterian); Father James Brzezinski (Church of Saint

2023 Homestead of Morrison Egg Hunt

Activities Director Angie Strobbe reported “over 5000” colorful, plastic eggs had been prepared for youngsters to gather, on Friday, April 7, 2023. Holding a variety of bags, baskets, and buckets, they arrived before the 2:30 p.m. start time and waited impatiently, on the back patio of Homestead of Morrison Assisted

April 20 Resthave Volunteer Breakfast

“The gift of service leads to a life of love,” wrote Mary White. That sentiment inspired Resthave Care & Rehabilitation to host a Volunteer Breakfast, on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. The meal will be in the Assisted Living Dining Room. Whether you have volunteered one time, 100

Andrew “Andy” John Bush (1987 – 2023)

Andrew “Andy” John Bush, 35, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL, due to complications of Huntington’s Disease. Andy was born October 19, 1987, in Sterling, to Roger Gene and Beth Anne (Baar) Bush. He was a 2006 graduate of

March 31 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, March 31, 2023. Arrests: On Sunday, April 2, 2023, the Morrison Police Department responded to a harassment complaint at 211 Elm Street, Morrison, IL. As a result of the incident Police arrested Evan Mahoney, age 30, of Morrison, for Residential

Judith M. Holesinger (1945 – 2023)

Judith M. Holesinger, 77, of Fulton, IL, died Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Clarissa Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, IA. Judy was born August 14, 1945, in Morrison, IL, to Marian and Geneva (Meurs) Stuart. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County Grade Schools and was a graduate of

Library to Reopen and Hold Open House

Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, has been closed since Monday, March 20, 2023, in order to install new flooring throughout the facility. Now, three weeks later, doors will be opened to the public on Monday, April 10. Did you accept the Library’s generous offer to check

Good Friday Cross Walk April 7

Morrison Ministers Council arranges the annual Community Cross Walk. On Good Friday, April 7, 2023, 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.  New this year, at 11:50 a.m. a bus will

“Voices of Praise” Spring Cantata 2023

Emmanuel Church-Morrison’s “Voices of Praise” cordially invites the area to celebrate with them, as they present EVOP’s 14th Annual Spring cantata. “Tribute!” will be presented in three services, Friday and Sunday evenings, April 21, and 23, at 7:00 p.m. and a Saturday, April 22, 2023, matinee at 3:00 p.m. Voices

Flags at Half-Staff for Jermaine Pelt

Please immediately lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings from Sunrise on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, to Sunset on Monday, April 10. The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor J. B. Pritzker, that all person or entities covered by the Illinois

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.