Ceremony to Retire Unserviceable Flags

  The Morrison American Legion will conduct its annual flag retirement ceremony, at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Veterans Memorial Park. “Flags that have been deposited in our flag drop box throughout the year are burned, pursuant to the U. S. Flag Code and Resolution 440 of

Ebenezer, Emmanuel, and Yarbrough Construction Projects

  Late summer is a traditional time to schedule outdoor construction and building improvement projects.  Cooler temperatures accompanied by Daylight Saving Time sunlight, make labor hours efficient.  Following are three September 17-18, 2024, displays of such efforts in Morrison, IL, within four blocks of each other.  Maintenance, new construction, and

September 27 Morrison Police Report

  The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, August 27, 2024. Arrests:  On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at approximately 1:35 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Clinton and Main Streets, Morrison, IL.  After a brief investigation, Morrison Police arrested Anna M. Redell,

Morrison Hall of Fame Awards September 27

  LuAnn Wieneke, Morrison High School Hall of Fame Director, announces Hall of Fame inductions will take place on Friday, September 27, 2024. These inductions will be at 6:20 p.m.: 1966-67 Boys Basketball 2008 Softball. Individual inductions will be at half time: Ashlie (Patten) Lee Luke Kemmer John (Woody) Bramm.

Successful 28th Paint the Town Event

  CAPA (Children’s Art Preservation Association) hosted its 28th Paint the Town event, in Morrison, IL.  This family festival for the visual arts occurred on Saturday, September 21, 2024, with between 1200-and-1300 outlined squares and a few circles available for painting.  Musicians, a magician, a balloon artist, and great food

2024 Harvest Hammer Short Results and Photos

  Editor’s note:  Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey took the photos, with the exception of the first. The Morrison, IL, Rotary Harvest Hammer 5K & Duathlon, on Saturday, September 21, 2024, was open to race fans spanning eight decades of age groups.  Race information is available on this website https://onlineraceresults.com/race/view_race.php?race_id=78334#racetop. Events

Diane L. Frankfather (1948 – 2024)

  Diane L. Frankfather, age 76, died Sunday, September 22, 2024, at The Citadel of Sterling, IL. Diane was born on June 30, 1948, in Savanna, IL, the daughter of Hobert and Thelma (Fulton) Smith.  She married Robert L. Frankfather on June 8, 1974, in Morrison, IL.  He preceded her

Kalmar Kolors Alpacas Farm Days Open House

  Visit Kalmar Kolors Alpacas during “National Alpaca Farm Days,” on Saturday, September 28, and Sunday, September 29, 2024.  The location is 9721 W. Lincoln Road, five miles west of Morrison, IL.  Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, and noon to 4:00 p.m. of Sunday.  Watch for

Celebrating CGH Advanced Practice Providers

  National Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Week is celebrated annually on the 4th week of September, this year it is Monday, September 23, through Friday, September 27, 2024.  The week honors the skill and hard work of Physician Assistants/Associates (PAs); Nurse Practitioners (NPs); Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs); Clinical Nurse

Imagination Library Comes Alive at Dolly’s Book Bash

  United Way of Whiteside County, in partnership with LIFE Literacy of Fun for Everyone, is excited to announce Dolly’s Book Bash, a free, family-friendly event that celebrates Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.  This evening of literacy and fun will take place on Thursday, October 3, 2024, from 4:00 to 6:30

At Noon “Joyful Bells” of Liberty

  Today, September 23, 2024, is the last day of the annual Constitution Week. On September 17, 1787, patriotic citizens across the land gathered to ring church bells–as they did in Philadelphia, PA, when the U. S. Constitution was first signed, at 4:00 p.m. Morrison will replicate this melodic tribute

September 22: Pirates, Icebergs, Blowouts, Disasters

  Morrison Historical Society will host Captain Marc Adami on Sunday, September 22, 2024.  He will spin exciting sea stories of adventure on the high seas in his presentation, “My Life at Sea:  Pirates, Icebergs, Blowouts, and other Disasters.”  Doors open at 1:00 p.m. at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E.

Athletic Boosters Mouse Races September 28

  Morrison Athletic Boosters have scheduled an inaugural athletic opportunity, on Saturday, September 28, 2024.  Purchase admission tickets from LuEllen Lee at the blue violet, 115 E. Main Street, Morrison. The venue is the Whiteside County Fairgrounds Blue Building, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL.  Doors open to race fans–age

Federal Funding for Battery-Electric Ferry on Mississippi

  On Thursday, September 19, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen, U. S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin, and U. S. Senator Tammy Duckworth announced $8 million in Federal funding for Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (MetroLINK), through the U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT.)  This grant will be used