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
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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 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
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.
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
“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
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
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
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 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
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
Steve Davis, President of Morrison Kiwanis, presented a $200 check to Jennifer Reynolds, to benefit Morrison Day Care. We want to thank everyone who supported our Sandwich sales, on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Because of your support, we are able to help Morrison Day Care and many others in our
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./ARC Morrison Community Blood Program Leader, submitted the report and photos. The third Morrison Community American Red Cross blood drive of 2024 was held on Thursday, May 16, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL, from noon to 5:45 p.m. The sponsor for
United Way of Whiteside County will continue its tradition of providing free, nutritious meals once a week, to children across the County, through the Let’s Feed Our Children program. In Morrison, IL, from Wednesday, June 5, 2024, through Wednesday, August 7, kids and teens can receive free grab-and-go lunches, at
Friday, June 14, 2024, is the submission deadline for the 2024 CGH Health Foundation scholarship application. Area students already accepted into their Healthcare/Nursing Program professional field of study are eligible. There are 11 different grants available, ranging from $1000 to $3000. The total amount to be awarded is $28,500. Four