Press release submitted by Kayla Sipes. Morrison Area Development Corporation (MADC) invites community members, entrepreneurs, and business owners to attend an upcoming downtown Coffee Hour, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. The location is Upcycle Junkie, 121 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. There are only
Kaywyn Beswick, R.N./Morrison Community ARC Blood Program Leader, submitted the report and photo. The May American Red Cross Morrison Community Blood Drive was held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, in honor and memory of Ron Wiersema, longtime blood donor, and then longtime blood drive volunteer. He passed away from
Signage indicates a 2026 Kiwanis Club/Key Club Sandwich Sale, on the southeast corner of U. S. Route 30 and Cherry Street (IL Highway 78.) Known locally as “the sandwich corner,” this space for nonprofit food sales is courtesy of Community State Bank. Sandwich sale season opens Saturday, May 23,
POPPIES Memorial Day is known as “National Poppy Day.” Wear a red poppy throughout the weekend to honor the fallen and to support the living, who have worn our Nation’s uniforms. The red, Flanders poppy is a Nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans, since World War I,
Photo courtesy of Domini Buikema. Legionnaire Jerry Brearton stated, “Morrison American Legion would like to thank all the volunteers who helped plant 1076 flags on veterans’ graves this morning [Saturday, May 15, 2026], at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, IL. In addition to our dedicated Legionnaires, we received wonderful
Editor’s note: Not all Legionnaires are physically able to place 1000 American flags across the burial grounds. Younger volunteer groups will work quickly. Jerry Brearton submitted this press release. In preparation for Memorial Day ceremonies, the American Legion Post in Morrison, IL, will install flags on the graves of Veterans
Tickets are now available for purchase locally, to attend the Fulton Historical Society Tour of Homes. Tours are Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16, 2026. On Tuesday, May 12, between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m., tickets will be for sale at Fulton Public Library, 501 Tenth Avenue, Fulton.
The Morrison Fire Department will host its annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at its Fire Station at 206 W. Main Street, in Morrison, IL. The menu will include pancakes, sausage, orange juice, milk, and coffee for a donation to the
Editor’s note: This fundraiser day will be the last opportunity to purchase the Morrison Fire Department 150th Anniversary t-shirt. Adult sizes run $20 (for Small, Medium, Large); $23 for (X-Large through XXX-Large.) Youth sizes run Small, Medium, and Large. Morrison Fire Department is a not-for-profit organization that provides critical
Photos were taken by Legion member Barry Linder. During the Memorial Day celebration on Monday, May 25, 2026, take note of new shingles on the pavilion. Volunteer efforts reached new heights this past Saturday, April 25, 2026, as Sterling Commercial Roofing (SCR), a Tecta America Company, LLC spearheaded a
National Volunteer Week is being observed from April 19, through April 25, 2026. The American Red Cross of Illinois would like to honor those who are the heart of the organization. They are volunteers who contribute their time and talent, to make the Red Cross mission possible every day. Generations of American
Marc Adami submitted this press release. The Whiteside Forum will host Lt. Jessica Tosh on Sunday April 26, 2026, to address the topic of “Homelessness.” Jessica serves as a Corps Officer at the Salvation Army Sterling-Rock Falls Corps Community Center. She brings vast experience and knowledge to her role,
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
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
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