April 2024 Students of the Month, New Rotary Member

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

Scholastic Bowl Team Thanks Masons

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,

Saturday Recycle Day from 9:00 to Noon

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.

See Connie Baar’s Aprons on Display

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

Miticks Leave Legacy in Morrison

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’

The American Legion is Recruiting

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

March 2024 ARC Blood Drive Report

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

Kiwanis Donates to April House

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

The American Legion Elects Officers

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

Steve Siefken Talk: Wings, Petals, and Tails

During his adult lifetime Morrison, IL, resident Steve Siefken has gained renown as an accomplished photographer. His subject matter is masterly and diverse–whether it be calendars and notecards; graduation, wedding, and family photos; local events; or nature up close. Siefken will offer “An Explosion of Color” at Morrison’s Heritage Museum

Morrison Rotarians Will Be Bagging It!

Join us in honoring Earth Day with Morrison Rotarians at Sullivan’s Foods in Morrison, IL, on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. (or until all 300 bags are gone.) We will be jazzing up your grocery shopping experience, by offering brand new reusable bags. Let our enthusiastic

Lions Club Recycle Day April 20

Morrison Lions Club Recycle Day falls on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Observe Earth Day by helping to keep Morrison beautiful, by participating in the event. It will be held at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Please remember Morrison Lions will

April 5 MCH Auxiliary Collective Goods/Book Sale

Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring the Collective Goods/Book sale in the Hospital lobby, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL.  The event will be held Friday, April 5, 2024, from noon to 2:30 p.m.  This annual fundraiser provides medical scholarships. Expect lots of unusual collective gifts, gadgets, and lovely books

2024 Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt

Brian Bartoz, Morrison High School Key Club Advisor, took the following photographs. Kiwanis Club and MHS Key Club members held the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Kiwanis Park, in the 700 block of N. Genesee Street, on Saturday, March 23, 2024. The effort is in service to children through age

500+ Pounds Donated to Food Pantry

Over 500 pounds of items were donated to Morrison Charitable Food Pantry, NFP on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, Homestead Assisted Living & Memory Care, and Morrison Community Hospital joined forces, with a friendly competition to gather items for the Morrison Food Pantry. The pantry was running