The Loft on Main Hosted 23 August 15

The morning of August 15, 2024, saw 23 attendees to Third Thursday, at The Loft on Main gallery, 112 E. Main Street, downtown Morrison, IL.  Ages ranged from less than one year to over 80.  Complimentary baked treats include Cinnamon Rolls; Orange and Chocolate Muffins; Lemon Poppyseed Bread; Zucchini Cake;

August 15 Third Thursday Welcomes Fair-Goers

  Whiteside County Fair attendees would do well to begin Thursday morning, August 15, 2024, with a visit to The Loft on Main gallery, at 112 E. Main Street, downtown Morrison, IL.  Complimentary baked treats include Chocolate-Cherry Bars; Cinnamon Rolls; Orange Muffins; Zucchini Cake. Third Thursday [of each month] is

Final Competition of Sauk Valley Talent Series

  The spotlight on talent will shine at the Sauk Valley Talent Competition Series Finale, to begin at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, August 1, 2024, at the RB&W District Park, 201 E. Second Street, Rock Falls, IL.  Come support local talent!  Food vendors will be available from approximately 5:00 to 8:00

Student Drivers Deliver Pizza to Blood Drive

  Impact Life Blood Center held its most-recent Blood Drive in Morrison, IL, on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Emmanuel Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. Morrison High School Driver Education Instructor/Key Club Advisor Brian Bartoz supplied this press release and photograph.  He and Blood Drive Co-Advisor Annie Knie

Help Save the Chamber Kiosk

  Morrison Chamber of Commerce uses this kiosk outside its office, at 221 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, to inform locals and visitors about events in our City.  Locally built many years ago, it is time for a refresh! The Chamber Board members desire to restore the structure’s functionality and

July 18 Impact Life Blood Drive

  Morrison High School Key Club will sponsor a Blood Drive, on Thursday, July 18, 2024, from 12:30 to 5:00 p.m.  The location is the Multipurpose Room of Emmanuel Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. Persons with appointments will be given priority, but walk-ins are welcome. To schedule a

Rotary Club Donated Bike Helmets

  Rotary Club member Mick Welding supplied this press release. “Our Morrison Rotary group donated 72 bike helmets with Rotary logos to third grade students,” he stated. Presentations took place at Southside Elementary School, 100 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, Friday, May 17, 2024, at the conclusion of the annual Police

July 22 Program, Sgt. Charles Floyd: The Rest of the Story

  De Immigrant volunteer Millers will host a program at the Windmill Cultural Center, Monday, July 22, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.  The building, which is disability accessible, is across the street from the authentic Dutch windmill, at 111 Tenth Avenue, Fulton, IL.  The free program is open to the public.  

Museum Program July 21: Lincoln Highway History

  On Sunday, July 21, 2024, Morrison Historical Society, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, hosts Officers of the Lincoln Highway Association, Headquartered in Franklin Grove, IL.  Kay Kozak is a National LHA Director-at-Large.  Just reelected LHA President for his 14th year is Ed Kozak.  Their PowerPoint slide program will detail

Resthave Care & Rehabilitation Ice Cream Social

“Between 220 and 230 people were served,” reported a staff member near the end of the Resthave Care & Rehabilitation evening Ice Cream Social, on Thursday, June 20, 2024. It was scheduled from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Currently, 65 residents live in the Nursing Care wing, and 34 reside in

Paint-a-Snake-Section at The Loft on Main

Over the weekend of Friday, June 21, to Saturday, June 22, 2024, three community art snakes were “born” at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Name after celebrated artists, “Pablo Picassssso,” “Vincent van Boa,” and “Sssssalvador Dali” currently reside in the front window. Join this community

Sunday, June 23, Heritage Canyon Program

Morrison Historical Society welcomes Heritage Canyon interpreter Carol Fritz (second from left) as program presenter, on Sunday, June 23, 2024. Doors open at 1:00 p.m., and her program begins promptly at 1:30. Fritz will share a short DVD interview with the late Harold Wierenga, who crafted the interpretive village in

Key Club/Kiwanis Club Summer Sandwich Sales

Are you ready for a summer cookout, tasty snacks, and refreshing soft drinks? If so, Morrison High School’s Key Club chapter and members of the Morrison Kiwanis Club invite you to stop by the corner of U. S. Route. 30 and Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. Saturday hours are from 9:30

June 20 Resthave Ice Cream Social

June is National Dairy Month. Honor dairy farmers by attending an event that offers ice cream. Come join residents and staff of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation tonight, Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. The annual Ice Cream Social is from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. The cost

Students Read Hundreds of Books

The Illinois Masonic Children’s Assistance Program (IMCAP), is an Illinois Freemasonry Charity. In association with local Dunlap Lodge #321 and Morrison Northside and Southside Schools students completed this year’s Bikes for Books program. Two bicycles were awarded during the schools’ Field Day celebration. IMCAP’s goal of the Bikes for Books