Organizations

Throughout its final day, Saturday, August 17, 2019, the 149th Whiteside County Central Agricultural Society Fair continued to draw visitors, good weather (mostly), and plenty of excitement, even after 11:15 p.m. finale of the Demo Derby.  The Society was established in 1870; next year will be the sesquicentennial anniversary.  This

Harvey Zuidema and wife Karen invite the public to honor his 80th birthday, at an Open House reception on Sunday, September 1, 2019.  His birth date is August 30, 1939. The celebration takes place from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  The building

To provide improved constituent service and easier accessibility for residents of Whiteside County, State Senator Neil Anderson and State Representative Tony McCombie opened a new, shared, District office, at 301 First Avenue in Rock Falls, IL. Rep. McCombie said, “We plan to be open a few times a week, but

Karla Burn submitted the article and photographs. Residents of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, were able to watch this year’s Antique Tractor Parade on Monday, August 12, 2019. Sixty-one tractors drove through Resthave’s parking lot.  Residents did a lot of waving. Afterward they reminisced about days

The Franciscan Peace Center of the Sisters of St. Francis of Clinton, IA, will hold an Anti-Trafficking Committee meeting, on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. at The Canticle, 841 13th Avenue N., Clinton.  All interested persons are encouraged to attend. Human trafficking exists in Iowa.  “We have human

Planning has begun for the Lions Community Recycle Day on Saturday, September 28, 2019.  Hours will be 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, Morrison, IL.  Watch for more information about items that will be accepted. The club welcomes volunteers to help with this service project.  To

In early June 2019, City of God Church, 530 W. Rock Falls Road, Rock Falls, IL, reached out to Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, offering to do a work project. Pastor Michael Harts brought approximately ten young adults to help Resthave with weeding. Marketing Director Karla

The Volunteer Millers will host a special patriotic music program on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at 6:00 p.m., entitled “Civil War Melodies.”  Weather permitting, the program will be outside in front of de Immigrant Windmill at 10th Avenue and 1st Street in downtown Fulton, IL.  If there is inclement weather,

CGH Home Nursing and Home Infusion has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “Superior Performer.”  The organization was noted for achieving an overall patient satisfaction score that ranked in the top 20% of all eligible SHP clients for the 2018 calendar year. The annual SHPBest™ award program

Kyle Kopf, Director of Andresen Nature Center, 409 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, has a question for area nature lovers who appreciate the significant value of Monarch butterfly pollinators. He asks, “Care to do some Citizen Science this summer?  Even just one hour of your time volunteering each week would

Editor’s note:  This press release was submitted by Gary M. Farral, SSG, Ret.  The photographer was Isaac Goodson. On Friday, June 8, 2019, Brett Nicklaus of Trinity Insurance and Financial Services presented Whiteside County Honor Flight Committee with a $1000 check, to be given the the Quad City hub.  The

May was a busy month as Morrison Lions members continued to serve the community.  Two groups helped the City on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2019, by placing and removing flags along U. S. Highway 30 and Route 78.  During this project, the weather allowed placement and removal to be

Morrison Garden Club recently invited businesses and the public to contribute $40 to defray costs of filling 21 flower containers. Annually, the organization beautifies the City of Morrison, IL:  along Main Street; on the east side of City Hall; at the pocket park on the northeast corner of U. S.