Submit Whiteside County Fair Entries Now

Online entries are now being accepted for the 152nd Annual Whiteside County Fair, which runs Tuesday, August 15 through Saturday, August 19, 2023. The Whiteside County Fair no longer publishes Premium Books, but the pages are available online at www.whitesidecountyfair.org. Look for the “Entries/Premiums” at the top, right corner of

West Nile Virus Reported in Four Illinois Counties

Ahead of National Mosquito Control Awareness Week, Illinois Department of Public Health reports that eight deaths were recorded in Illinois in 2022, most of which were since 2018. IDPH reminds the public that along with the start of summer, mosquito season is getting underway in Illinois. Positive batches of West

Father’s Day at Resthave

Marketing Director Karla Burn supplied the article and photo. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, held a Car Show and Cookout on Thursday, June 15, 2023, to celebrate Father’s Day with our residents and families. Several owners came to showcase their beautiful cars, and we had two

Bark Park Shelter Installed

Karla Burn supplied the press release and photo. On the Move with Parks and Recreation (OTM) is excited to see the second shelter on the Small Dog Run being built this week–[the second week of June 2023]–thanks to a donation from the Morrison Rotary! Morrison Rotary donated both shelters at

Shirks Donate to American Red Cross

Kaywyn Beswick submitted the press release and photo. Please note the corrected site. On Thursday, May 18, 2023, family members of the late Jim Shirk donated items to the American Red Cross Morrison Community Blood Drive donors. Black t-shirts imprinted with the ARC logo and slogan were available for all

Legion Post 328 Recognized

Jerry Brearton submitted the press release. The American Legion National Commander Vincent J. Troiola presented Morrison, IL, Post 328 Commander Larry J. Zuidema a Certificate of Appreciation for his Post. The Post successfully accomplished 100 percent of its annual membership goal, for the 2023 membership year. Commander Zuidema stated, “This

Mother’s Day at Resthave

Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison IL, held their annual Mother’s Day Tea on Thursday, May 11, 2023. “There were approximately 150 attendees; it is a very popular event,” stated Karla Burn, Marketing Director. Left-to-right, Bev Betts, Dietary Manager Tawnya Denning, and Alexandria Bullard prepared cupcakes. Denning and

WACC Recognitions by Resthave

Marketing Manager Karla Burn submitted the press release and photos. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison IL, heard about the 100% FIRST TIME pass rate, on the Certified Nurses’ Assistant (CNA) certification exam, from the 57 Whiteside Area Career Center students and wanted to congratulate them for their

4-H Members Awarded Support Fund Scholarships

Three Whiteside County 4-H members were awarded 4-H Support Fund scholarships, in recognition of their commitment to 4-H and its values. All three awardees have been 4-H members from a young age. They participated in various project areas and activities, including Livestock, Veterinary Science, Crop Sciences, Visual Arts, Natural Resources,

Walk For Hunger on May 6

Help raise awareness about hunger, and support the health of our neighbors at the first-ever Walk For Hunger Event. Illinois Extension will sponsor this event on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Centennial Park, Rock Falls, IL. To participate, bring one healthy, shelf-stable, food item

Morrison Charitable Food Pantry Report

Leveda Ashlin, President of Morrison Charitable Food Pantry NFP, wrote this report. 2022 was an exciting and stressful time for the newly re-organized Morrison Food Pantry, doing business as Morrison Charitable Food Pantry NFP. We volunteers had to learn all the ins-and-outs of running a Food Pantry, when Kaywyn Beswick

CGH Donates Phlebotomy Carts to WACC

Allied Health students are shown with the donated Phlebotomy carts from CGH Medical Center, in Sterling, IL. Left-to-right are Savannah Bufford; Katie Thatcher; Esther Whitcombe; Abagail Knipple; Mekhi McGlown; Yuan Santos ;Grant Boss. CGH Medical Center is helping future healthcare workers train within their field. Allied Health students have an

CGH Auxiliary Masquerade Sale Fundraiser

The CGH Auxiliary will host their annual Masquerade™ Jewelry and Accessories $5 Fundraising Sale, on Monday, April 17, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Tuesday, April 18, from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The sale is located in a new location this year, in the CGH Main Clinic Lobby,

MCH Foundation Spring Fundraiser May 18

Morrison Community Hospital Foundation has a swinging fundraiser planned for Thursday, May 18, 2020, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.  The venue is Eagle Point Lodge, 4101 N. Third Street, in Eagle Point Park, Clinton, IA. Purchase tickets at https://mchf.cbo.io or at the hospital. Contact Mick Welding at 815-772-5510 or mwilding@mchstaff.com

Interested in Helping Morrison Children?

“If you answered ‘Yes’ to that question, how about joining Morrison Kiwanis?” stated the service organization President Steve Davis. “We are a non-profit that raises money for a variety of community programs and groups.”April HouseMorrison Day CareWHOAUnited Way LIFE ProgramCollege Scholarships to MHS SeniorsOdell Public LibraryYouth Baseball & SoftballMorrison Charitable