Wild Winter Wednesdays Begin

  The Education Committee of the Windmill Area invites the public to attend Wild Winter Wednesdays at the Windmill Cultural Center.  These programs occur on Wednesday mornings in December through March. All programs take place from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Windmill Cultural Center, located at 111 10th Avenue in

Flock to the Rock Events February 8

  This is a reminder about the 5th Annual Flock to the Rock ’25 events, on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Avenue, Rock Falls, IL.  There will be nature and educational vendors.  Food will be available from

Wild Winter Wednesday: Canoeing Exploits February 5

  The Windmill Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton, IL, invite the public to attend the next program of Wild Winter Wednesday, on February 5, 2025.  Please note:  if Riverbend Schools are delayed or cancelled due to weather, Wild Winter Wednesdays are cancelled as well. Doors open

January 30: Girl Scout Cookie Delivery Day

  On Tuesday, January 30, 2025, 1464 boxes of Girl Scout cookies were being delivered, to Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  The Church  offered its building as a delivery and pick-up location. Morrison Troop Leader and Product Manager Hillary Blevins took receipt of “122 cases” for

How to Lead a Good Life: Read and Discuss the Book

  Marc Adami stated, “We will read and discuss a book on ‘how to live a good life’ and hope the public is interested in both the topic and the book.  Request a copy from Odell Public Library.” The Whiteside Forum will host a book discussion of Breakfast with Seneca: 

Three New Rotary Club Members

  The Morrison Rotary Club welcomed three new members in January 2025.  We welcome each of these fine new members! Standing left-to-right are:  Rotarian Michael Blean, (sponsor for Randy Larson);  Larson; Evan Ernst, (sponsored by Rotarian Stanley Steines); Steines; LuEllen Lee, (sponsored by Steines). Larson is a retired Veterinarian who

January 2025 Rotary Students of the Month

  Mick Welding submitted the press release and photo. Morrison Rotary Club is proud to recognize our January 2025 Morrison High School Students of the Month, left-to-right, Camryn Veltrop and Olivia Dauphin. Camryn is the daughter of Todd and Kelly Veltrop.  She has been a member of the Student Council

Resthave Celebration of Life Memorable Service

  Marketing Director Karla Burn wrote the report and supplied the photograph. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, located at 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, held its annual Celebration of Life Memorial Service, on January 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.  The service was conducted by Morrison’s Ministerial Council, with Pastors J. T.

Democratic Central Committee to Host Health Care Town Hall

  At their Tuesday, January 21, 2025, monthly meeting, members of Carroll County Democratic Central Committee decided by a unanimous vote to add a new project. Chairman Dr. Art Donart suggested that our elected and appointed officials need to hear directly from the people, about their problems with health insurance

First 2025 Third Thursday Gathering

  January 16 initiated the 2025 series of Third Thursday, monthly gatherings, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., inside The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  The Gallery opens early for socializing and baked goods in a convivial atmosphere.  Men and women stop on the way to–or from–morning

DAR Chapter Gifts Resthave Veterans

  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

January 9 Red Cross Blood Drive Report

  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

Girl Scout Cookie Sale Begins January 3

  Morrison, IL, Girl Scouts in Troop 1504 will begin taking orders for the annual Cookie Program on Friday, January 3, 2025.  Proceeds that girls earn through cookie sales help them give back to their local area, through service projects and community action.  They help fund Troop program initiatives. Each

Career Fair at CGH Medical Center January 8

  Please join us on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, for a Career Fair at CGH Medical Center.  The event will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Ryberg Auditorium, 100 E. Le Fevre Road, Sterling, IL. Available positions include Nursing, Radiology, Respiratory, Physical Therapy, Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical

Extended Christmas Hours at The Loft on Main

  The final Third Thursday of 2024, December 19, at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, brought together a group of folks who share conversation and company, over tasty home made baked items, coffee, and warm tea.  Not-quite-last-minute shopping took place, too. Seated left-to-right are Ned