Cottonwood 4-H to Host Food Pantry Drive-Through

The Cottonwood 4-H Club of Morrison, IL, will host a drive-through food, paper, hygiene, cleaning and baby products collection, on Saturday, November 14, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. This event, to benefit Morrison Friends Food Pantry, will be held at Morrison United Methodist Church parking lot, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison.

Republican Election Headquarters Opens

The Whiteside County Republicans would like to announce that their election headquarters have now opened.  The location of the headquarters is at 104 E. 3rd Street in Rock Falls. IL.  The headquarters is in conjunction with the campaign office for Representative Tony McCombie, who is running for a third term

Because Nice Matters Award for Dave Woods

Jerry Lindsey took the photograph. At noon on Thursday, October 29, 2020, Morrison Chamber of Commerce Director LeAnn Schaefer presented Dave Woods the Because Nice Matters Award.  Since August 1989, he has been employed at Sullivan’s Foods, 300 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  The certificate read, “Morrison Chamber of Commerce proudly

MCH Foundation Nacho Average Fundraiser

Morrison Community Hospital Foundation has an interaction-from-a-safe-distance fundraiser planned for Thursday, October 15, 2020.  The venue is Eagle Point Lodge, at Eagle Point Park in Clinton, IA. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this will be a Limited Participation Telethon Event.  Tune in on the Morrison Hospital Facebook page at 6:00 p.m.

Donor Provides Last Gift Certificates

The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, is open on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. On Friday, June 19, 2020, an anonymous benefactor began to promote The Loft on Main and local businesses.  This person provided The Loft on Main with $10 gift certificates, to

Because Nice Matters Award for Bobbi Jo Prins

At noon on Monday, September 21, 2020, Morrison Chamber of Commerce Director LeAnn Schaefer presented Bobbi Jo Prins the Because Nice Matters Award.  She is employed at the office of Dr. Bradley Yaklich, Vision Source Morrison, 626 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The certificate read, “In appreciation for your efforts in creating

Rotary Donates to MCH Foundation

On Friday, October 9, 2020, Morrison Community Hospital Foundation Board President Betty Steinert was on hand, in front of the hospital, to receive a $500 Rotary donation check from Rotary President Mick Welding. Funds will be used for the Hospital Capital Campaign. Steinert wants to express her thanks for this generous

Kiwanis Annual Fruit and More Sales

Now through Saturday, November 7, 2020, Morrison Kiwanis invites the public to support their annual Fruit and More Sale.  Below are photos of the delicious fruit, cheese, nuts, and meat.  Consider such products as Holiday items to share or to mail as gifts.  Now is the moment to consider a

MADC Donates to The Early Years Academy

On Tuesday, September 29, 2020, Morrison Area Development Corporation (MADC) recently made a generous donation to assist the opening of The Early Years Academy.  The daycare facility is located on French Creek Road, in rural Morrison, IL. Shown receiving the donation from MADC President Jerry Lindsey is Director Jennifer Magnafici. 

Morrison Lions Club will Collect for Annual Candy Day

Morrison Lions Club members will collect funds during the annual Candy Day on Friday, October 9, 2020, and Saturday, October 10.  Members will wear masks and practice social distancing.  This will be our first fundraiser since our 2019 Holiday Ham Sale. Just as members of our community and our businesses

Donor Provides Gift Certificate to 16th Business

The Loft on Main is open on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. On Friday, June 19, 2020, an anonymous benefactor began to promote The Loft on Main and local businesses.  This person provided The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, with $10 gift certificates, to

September 28 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Monday, September 28, 2020. Arrests:  On Monday, September 28, 2020, at approximately 10:25 a.m., Morrison Police responded to a call of a male subject who had been shot in the face by a BB Air

The Loft on Main to Open on Saturdays

On Tuesday, September 29, 2020, the Board of Directors voted to reopen The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, with restrictions.  The gallery will be open on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Please call 815-718-3682 between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to make an appointment to

Eagle Scout Project Needs Community Support

Anthony Fulton is a Senior at Morrison High School.  In addition, he is a Boy Scout Eagle Scout candidate, with an ambitious service project:  to help Primary grades children improve their reading.  He is hosting a book drive as his Eagle Scout Service Project. “My goal is to gather enough