Resthave Care & Rehabilitation to Thank Volunteers

Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, will honor those citizens, who offered volunteer service to Skilled Care and Nursing residents.  The “Volunteer Breakfast” will begin at 9:00 a.m., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in the Assisted Living Dining Room. Come join us to celebrate you!  Whether you

April 18 Lions Recycle Day 9:00 a.m. to Noon

  Lions Club Morrison Area Recycle Day is Saturday, April 18, 2026.  This annual event will be at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, from 9:00 a.m. to noon.  We reserve the right to refuse any item, because there are many things we cannot accept for

Reserve a Spot for MCH Annual Auxiliary Tea

  Editor’s note:  Encourage a relative or friend to join the MCH Auxiliary; the yearly membership is $10.  Their focus is to support Hospital and patient needs.  Annual Scholarships and renewals are awarded to Morrison students in the health care fields. Mick Welding submitted the press release; photos were taken

March 19 ARC Morrison Community Blood Drive Report

  Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./ARC Morrison Blood Program Leader, submitted the photo of Power Cell donors.  The Editor submitted a photo after her 81st donated pint (ten+ gallons.) The second 2026 American Red Cross Morrison Community Blood Drive was held on Thursday, March 19, at Morrison United Methodist Church.  Many

Easter Bunny Arrives at Kiwanis Park

  Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report and photographed the Easter Bunny.  Key Club Advisor Brian Bartoz submitted the other pictures.  Click the link to read Bartoz’s feature about Key Club highschoolers and adults who packed 1400 plastic eggs. Anxious youngsters started arriving at Morrison, IL, Kiwanis Park, in

Key Clubbers and Volunteers Filled 1400 Easter Eggs!

  Morrison High School Key Club Advisor Brian Bartoz submitted these photos of the packing preparation, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, before the Annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt of Saturday, March 28.  Click the link to a report on the event. Key Club member Cierra Weets (left) and Morrison Kiwanis

NO KINGS! Protest March 28, Noon to 3:00

  On Tuesday, February 18, 2026, the Carroll County Democrats, by a unanimous vote, decided to sponsor a “No Kings” protest demonstration, to be held on Saturday, March 28, from noon to 3:00 p.m.  They and other interested citizens will assemble next to the Dental Office, at 401 Main Street,

2026 Morrison Easter Egg Hunts

  The following service organization and residential care facilities in Morrison, IL, invite families to attend 2026 Easter Egg Hunts.  Bring a container for each child and a means to photograph the fun. SATURDAY, MARCH 28 Kiwanis Club/MHS Key Club will hold their Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Kiwanis Park,

Rotary Recognizes Students of the Month Lee and Anderson

  Rotarian Mick Welding submitted the press release honoring two Morrison High School students.  Pictured left-to-right are Morrison High School Principal, Dr. Dusti Markham, Ethan Lee, Brady Anderson, and Morrison Rotary President Ellen Smith. The Morrison Rotary Club was pleased to recognize our March 2026 Morrison High School Students of

Last Winter Day, Third Thursday, at The Loft on Main

  The spring, vernal equinox arrives at 9:46 a.m., on Friday, March 20, 2026.  There will be a nearly equal amount of daylight and darkness, at all latitudes of our planet.  The Northern Lights will become visible soon. Celebrate the last day of winter on March 19, during Third Thursday

Celebrate Pi(e) Day at Odell Public Library March 14

  Journey to Pi(e) Island with Odell Public Library on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:14 p.m., to celebrate “Pi Day!”  March 14 is celebrated as “Pi Day,” because 3.14 are the first digits of the mathematical constant pi.  The date March 14 can be written as 3/14,

ARC Honors State Farm® with Mission Leader Award

  The American Red Cross is proud to present State Farm® with the 2026 Mission Leader Award, recognizing its remarkable support and sustained commitment to the Red Cross mission.  This annual award honors an organization, whose leadership and commitment, has driven extraordinary results in advancing the organization’s humanitarian work to

American Legion Celebrates 107 Years

  Jerry Brearton submitted this birthday article. The American Legion in Morrison, IL, honored their organization’s 107th Birthday with cake and ice cream. On Monday, March 9, 2026, 14 members met at 306 E. Main Street, headquarters for Post 328.  Left-to-right standing are:  Shaine DeMay; Ken Brainerd; Larry Zuidema; Garry

Wild Boar to Baconfest: Pigs in History and Popular Culture

  Sterling Rock Falls Historical Society will present a “tasty” program at the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society’s 2:00 p.m. meeting, on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. Third Street, Sterling, IL.  This special presentation is also sponsored by the Sterling Public Library.  The public is