January 16 initiated the 2025 series of Third Thursday, monthly gatherings, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., inside The Loft on Main. The Gallery opens early for socializing and baked goods in a convivial atmosphere. Men and women stop on the way to–or from–morning activities. Some stay for two hours,
Timber Lake Playhouse, the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, announces auditions for local children, teenagers, and adults for their upcoming 2025 Season. Auditions will take place on Sunday, February 2, at the playhouse, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Prepare a short song that reflects the season’s
Come with the Odell Public Library Friends as they host Connie Koehnn on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Her unique program will take place in the Program Room at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Pictured is Schonbrunn Palace. Connie and her husband, Ron,
Mark your calendar for this upcoming, family event. Rock Falls Tourism will present its 5th Annual “Flock to the Rock” event on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please note the venue has changed from the previous years. It will be held at the Rock
Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted the press release. On Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2024, Rock Valley Chapter NSDAR member Karine Fulton delivered gifts to 13 male veterans, who reside at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. Burn stated, “Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) generously
Respectfully submitted by Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./American Red Cross Morrison Community Blood Program Leader. It was a cold Thursday, with temperatures in the teens, on January 9, when the first blood drive of 2025 was held at St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. Thank you
Congressman Eric Sorensen will attend the 2025 Quad Cities Farm Show Sunday, January 19, 2025, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. His intention is to learn about the latest farming equipment from exhibitors and to meet with local farmers. Congressman Sorensen will be available for questions from the public. The
On Friday, January 17, 2025, in the mid-afternoon, the temperature in Morrison, IL, was a pleasant 52 degrees. Earlier in the day, the Editor had noticed long lines at a Sterling, IL, car wash. So, the decided to visit Super Wash, Inc., 707 W. Lincoln Way, and give her
Orders now are being taken through Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2025, for a beef Burrito Fundraiser to support God’s Will Giving Center, 126 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. This popular, fresh food is made locally by Paula Rodriguez. Fans of her burritos buy several packages and freeze them. The
Northern Illinois University, in DeKalb, IL, announces its Fall 2024 Dean’s List students. To earn this distinction, students must meet a minimum semester grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, or a minimum of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale
Natural Land Institute (NLI) is pleased to announce that two parcels of land were purchased in December 2024, totaling 208 acres, to protect their natural features and wildlife habitat. These projects were made possible because of the tremendous support of NLI members. On Monday, December 16, the land conservation
Marc Adami submitted this press release. Dr. Ulf Jonas Björk will speak to The Whiteside Forum on Sunday, January 26, 2025, in Morrison, IL, on the topic of “Scandinavian Cultural Highlights and the Secret to Happiness.” Professor Björk is the Visiting Professor of Scandinavian Studies at Augustana College in Rock
The Department of Fun and City of Morrison Waterworks Park Committee will kick off the 2025 opening of Morrison Winter Park, on Saturday, January 11. Hours are from noon to 8:00 p.m. at Waterworks Park hill. Ice skates will be available to rent. Adults, teens, and children are welcome
Clinton Community College, one of the Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, is pleased to welcome the artwork of Conor McKinzey to the CCC Library Art Gallery. The exhibit will be in the gallery through January, 2025. The community is invited to visit the gallery at 1000 Lincoln Boulevard, Clinton, IA.
A Morrison, IL, metal craftsman has opened, Weekend Welding, LLC, to offer repair for small items, excluding automotive. Charles Yost works on ready-to-paint metal items of mild steel, stainless steel, copper, and aluminum: ⇒ furniture ⇒ utensils ⇒ tools ⇒ toys ⇒ lawn decor ⇒ shelving. Pictured is a