Morrison Elementary School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, will host a community Blood Drive, on Monday, November 4, 2024. The hours are 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., in the Cafeteria. To make an appointment, scan the QR code with your phone, or email Denise Batterton at Denise.Batterton@MorrisonSchools.org, or online
Expect soft, slanted sun rays to guide you into The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, to enjoy a Third Thursday gathering. On Thursday, October 17, 2024, the public is welcomed from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., before the doors open for shoppers. Enjoy a variety of
On September 27-28, 2024, the Morrison Community Hospital Foundation was proud to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of its Surgical Complications/Wound Care Course, in Naperville, IL. These courses provide quality education to Podiatrists and Podiatric Medical Assistants. Eighty-five doctors participated in didactic lectures in the morning and cadaveric specimens in
Advantage One Credit Union members are invited to the financial institution, 204 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, for a drive-through hot dog lunch, on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Or, members may pick up their lunch inside the newly-decorated interior space. The International Credit Union Day and Member Appreciation event
For three-quarters of a century, citizens of and visitors to Morrison, IL, have benefited from the artistry, hard work, and joyful dedication of Morrison Garden Club members. During seven-and-a-half decades, treasured volunteers have distributed their talents throughout the community: planting trees in French Creek Park and the Bark Park;
Karla Burn submitted the press release and photographs. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, announces their 2024 Homecoming Royalty. Chester Davenport and his wife Betty were voted King and Queen for Resthave’s Assisted Living wing. Sandy Crouse and John Almack were voted King and Queen for
This report was submitted by Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./ARC Morrison Community Blood Program Leader. She is pictured donating on her way to 15 gallons. The American Red Cross Community Blood Drive was held on Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 12:00 p.m., until 5:45 p.m., at St. Mary Catholic Church,
The American Legion conducted its annual flag retirement ceremony, at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Veterans Memorial Park, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL. A small group of attendees watched “as we cleanse and purge these flags,” stated the Chaplain. Flags that have been deposited in the
The Morrison American Legion will conduct its annual flag retirement ceremony, at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Veterans Memorial Park. “Flags that have been deposited in our flag drop box throughout the year are burned, pursuant to the U. S. Flag Code and Resolution 440 of
CAPA (Children’s Art Preservation Association) hosted its 28th Paint the Town event, in Morrison, IL. This family festival for the visual arts occurred on Saturday, September 21, 2024, with between 1200-and-1300 outlined squares and a few circles available for painting. Musicians, a magician, a balloon artist, and great food
Editor’s note: Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey took the photos, with the exception of the first. The Morrison, IL, Rotary Harvest Hammer 5K & Duathlon, on Saturday, September 21, 2024, was open to race fans spanning eight decades of age groups. Race information is available on this website https://onlineraceresults.com/race/view_race.php?race_id=78334#racetop. Events
National Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Week is celebrated annually on the 4th week of September, this year it is Monday, September 23, through Friday, September 27, 2024. The week honors the skill and hard work of Physician Assistants/Associates (PAs); Nurse Practitioners (NPs); Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs); Clinical Nurse
United Way of Whiteside County, in partnership with LIFE Literacy of Fun for Everyone, is excited to announce Dolly’s Book Bash, a free, family-friendly event that celebrates Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. This evening of literacy and fun will take place on Thursday, October 3, 2024, from 4:00 to 6:30
Morrison Historical Society will host Captain Marc Adami on Sunday, September 22, 2024. He will spin exciting sea stories of adventure on the high seas in his presentation, “My Life at Sea: Pirates, Icebergs, Blowouts, and other Disasters.” Doors open at 1:00 p.m. at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E.
The Whiteside Forum will kick off their 2024-2025 season, talking about the current hot button issue of “Elections and Political Divisiveness,” on Sunday, September 29, 2024. This event will be held in the Community Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, starting at 2:00