Family Fun Ride to Rockwood May 18

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

Ribbon Cutting for New Disc Golf Signs

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.

Free Square Dance for Beginners April 21

Morrison Grand Squares square dance club, will offer a free dance lesson for beginners. *There is no need to register. *Come learn a few beginner square dances. *No dance experience is needed. *No partner is necessary. *Singles and couples are welcomed. At 1:00 p.m., Sunday April 21, 2024, join Morrison

Trapping Permits Available

Trapping permits are available for the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. Trap tag sales began on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at the Upper Mississippi River NationalWildlife and Fish Refuge. Please note that, a State Trapping License and cash orcheck for $30 is required to obtain trap tags.

Reserve a Seat for Iowa Barn Tour

The 23rd Annual Iowa All-State Barn Tour is taking reservations for Saturday, September 16, 2023. Thirty chartered bus reservations are required, and about half of them have been reserved. The event is sponsored by Marc and Linda’s Amish Blog. Bottled water and an Amish treat will be provided to their

Potter’s Marsh Drawing July 29

The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced the drawing for Potter’s Marsh waterfowl hunting sites will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Majestic Pines, 11503 Three Mile Road, Thomson, IL 61285. Applications will be accepted from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with the drawing to be

Rock Falls Kayak Rentals Available

This summer, residents and visitors have another option to get outdoors and explore the Hennepin Canal. Rock Falls Tourism now offers self-service kayak rentals and equipment. The 4-unit kayak rental kiosk is from Rent.Fun and is located at 2400 1st Avenue, Rock Falls, IL, near the Route 40 Hennepin Canal

Spring Migration Bird Walk Rescheduled

The Spring Migration Bird Walk has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 20, 2023. Celebrate spring migration in Rock Falls, IL. The Rock Falls Birding Trail Committee is pleased to announce that Tom Doig–an avid local birder–will lead the Spring Migration Walk. On Saturday, May 20, at 7:30 a.m., we will

Rep. Spain Announces Winter Photo Contest

State Representative Ryan Spain announced the beginning of his Winter 2023 photo contest, to bring the 73rd District to Springfield, IL. Participants will submit a photo that best represents the people and places of the 73rd District. Winning photos will be displayed in Rep. Spain’s Springfield and Peoria, IL, offices.

Morrison Winter Park Preparations Began

Karla Burn submitted this press release and photos. Work began on the Morrison Winter Park’s ice rink area on Friday, November 25 , 2022. A group of volunteers met at 8:00 a.m.; work continued until about 1:00 p.m. Clean up of the area and much-needed repairs to the fence were

Upper Mississippi River Refuge Closed Area Regulations

The U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service would like to remind everyone about”Closed Areas” and “No Hunting Zones” on the Upper Mississippi River Refuge, in Pools 12, 13, and 14. These areas cover a small percentage of the Refuge and are subject to special regulations, relating to access and waterfowl

Viking Mississippi Stops Near Fulton

The feature and photos were submitted by Jacklyn Hanson. Whiteside County, IL, now has another attraction sailing through on the Mississippi River. A new river cruise ship, “Viking Mississippi,” (home port of New Orleans, LA,) made another voyage through the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Lock & Dam #13,

Easing Licensing for Military

Legislation from State Representative Tony McCombie, Savanna, IL, will soon make acquiring licensing to fish, hunt, and camp in Illinois easier, for veterans and active-duty members of the military.  HB4680 amended the Department of Natural Resources Civil Administrative Code, Fish and Aquatic Life Code, and the Wildlife Code, so that

Closed Area Regulations at Upper Mississippi River Refuge

The U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service remind everyone about Closed Areas and No Hunting Zones, on the Upper Mississippi River Refuge in Pools 12, 13, and 14.  These areas cover a small percentage of the Refuge and are subject to special regulations, relating to access and waterfowl hunting.  The

Register for Lifeguard Training

Prophetstown[, IL,] Park District Rec Center and Swimming Pool will offer a Certified Lifeguard class at the facility, 410 Riverside Drive.  Tentative date are Monday, July 12, and Wednesday, July 14, 2021.