Mick Weldon submitted these press releases. “Congratulations to these outstanding Morrison High School students and new, adult member!” Sarah Weston (left) is the daughter of Annette and Dennis Weston. She is involved in Band (Drum Major for three years); theater; Key Club (President); Scholastic Bowl; Prom Committee; Orchestra; Madrigals; She
Morrison High School Scholastic Bowl team thanks the members of Dunlap Masonic Lodge #321, for welcoming the team to the Lodge on Sunday, April 14, 2024, for the annual Pizza Dinner and Awards Banquet. Students and their families enjoyed pizza, pop, and cheesecake during the event. Later in the evening,
Marc Adami submitted the press release. The Whiteside Forum will host the Reverend Violet Johnicker for our season finale, at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in the City of Morrison Community Room of Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. She will speak about “Unity Beyond
Spring has sprung! Amazingly, nearly overnight, our surroundings have magically turned to plush greens and vivid colors of spring blooms. That means it is time to check your landscaping and gardens, for what needs to be upgraded. The annual Fulton Plant Sale is coming soon. Mark your calendar for Saturday,
Morrison Lions Club Recycle Day is Saturday, April 20, 2024. It will be held at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. See the list of specifics here.
Anne frame submitted this press release and photo. Collector and Quilter Connie Barr will describe her exhibit of vintage aprons, dating back to the 1920s and 1930s, at a program at Odell Public Library in the Program Room, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. The address is 307
Odell Public Library Youth Services Coordinator Katie Rider submitted the press release and took the group photograph. In late March 2024, Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison, Street, Morrison, IL, received an amazing $394,000 donation from the Stan and Ruth Mitick Trust. The gift, which was presented by the Miticks’
Sharon Moore submitted this press release and photo. Morrison Garden Club will host its annual Plant Sale this year on Saturday, May 18, 2024, in the City of Morrison Community Room, located at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, in Morrison, IL. Doors open at 9:00 a.m., and the
The American Legion Post 328 member Jerry Brearton states, “It is not too early to start planning to assist in planting 1000+ American Flags, on the veterans’ graves at Grove Hill Cemetery[, Morrison, IL.]” On Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 7:45 a.m., volunteers will assemble at the west end of
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./ARC Morrison Community Blood Program Leader, submitted the report and photos. The Thursday, March 21, 2024, American Red Cross Morrison Community Blood Drive was held at St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL, from noon to 5:45 p.m. Thank you, St. Mary, for allowing
Join the fun! A free Family Fun Bike Ride to Morrison Rockwood State Park will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church parking lot, 601 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, with the Ride
University of Iowa cellist Anthony Arnone is the soloist with Clinton Symphony Orchestra this weekend, closing the 70th concert season for the orchestra. The concert is at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Vernon Cook Theater at Clinton High School. Admission to the concert is by season ticket, or
City of Morrison Recreational Services Director Nathan Jacobs has news to share about the Kelly Park Disc Golf Course. He stated, “On Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 12:15 p.m. the public is invited to a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.” New, double-sided signage will be recognized. Contact Jacobs at 815-535-1105 or njacobs@morrisonil.org.
Steve Davis, President of Morrison Kiwanis Club presented a $500 check for April House Children’s Advocacy Center of Whiteside County to Forensic Interviewer Lisa Zacharski. Kiwanian Deb Stiefel said, “We are so blessed to have them in Morrison!” Kiwanis members meet the first Tuesday of each month at Odell Public
Annual Elections were held during the April 2024 monthly meeting of The American Legion Post 328 in Morrison, IL. The results are: *Commander Larry Zuidema *Sr. Vice Commander Dennis VanZuiden *Jr. Vice Commander Bill Brackemyer *Adjutant Korey Zigler *Finance Officer and Sergeant-At-Arms Jerry Brearton *Service Officer Ken Brainerd *Chaplain Garry