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 March 5, 2025. The Center address is 111 Tenth Avenue in Fulton, IL. Please note: if Riverbend Schools are delayed or cancelled due to
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Editor’s note: This following information was compiled in the 2005 Morrison Sesquicentennial Commemorative Booklet. Five citizens wrote comprehensive, decade-long summaries, “A History of Morrison 1956 to 2005.” The passages covered Morrison Historical Society; it is on page 28. The old Odell Public Library was recognized as Morrison’s last standing,
Editor’s note: Photographer Jay Dirks is restoring his bi-State properties back to their rich, native ecosystems. He is a member of Whiteside County Soil & Water Conservation Board. To complete his interview, he submitted an essay that began with a passage from History of Whiteside County, Illinois, From its
With tax day fast approaching on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, United Way of Whiteside County encourages low-to-moderate-income households, who have not yet filed their taxes, to visit MyFreeTaxes.com. Utilizing filing software powered by TaxSlayer, MyFreeTaxes offers individuals and families with any income a free, safe, and easy way to
Auditions for The Black Box Theatre’s new season will take place at the theatre, 1623 Fifth Avenue, Moline, IL, on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from noon to 2:00 p.m., and Sunday, March 2, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Black Box Artistic Director Lora Adams says, “We are delighted to
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 26, 2025. The Center address is 111 Tenth Avenue in Fulton, IL. Please note: if Riverbend Schools are delayed or cancelled due to
Karla Burn, Resthave Care & Rehabilitation Marketing Director, submitted the article and photographs. We had a delightful twist this year, when voting for Resthave’s Royalty for Valentines Day. The voting concluded with three kings and three queens…all married couples Nursing royalty: left-to-right, Larry Haan, a Resthave resident, was crowned
Janet Fisher and Paula Schares will begin their third year teaching easy, popular line dances, at the City of Morrison Community Room (inside Odell Pubic Library), 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Line dancing to great music is a lot of fun and a wonderful way to exercise! Classes
The Morrison High School B.L.I.N.D. Club (Building Lasting Impressions that Never Die) visited Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, for Valentine’s Day. The 12 students handed out cards for our residents to wish them Happy Valentine’s Day. Marketing Director Karla Burn stated, “Resthave would like to
Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, has organized a community Pancake Supper on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Donations will fund scholarships to send children to Camp Manitoqua in Frankfort, IL. The menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, and applesauce. Pancake choices are
On February 20, 2025, The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will welcome morning visitors to escape the cold. These monthly gatherings are from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., before the Gallery opens. You will enjoy complimentary beverages, home made baked goods, and friendly conversation, for two
The Natural Land Institute (NLI) Legacy Tree Program, with monthly tree recognition, continues to highlight trees of historic significance, with interesting stories, and to find very large trees that qualify for the Illinois Big Tree Register. This month’s tree is no exception; it scores as a local State Champion
Beethoven’s famous Fifth Symphony and a high school Young Artist will highlight Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual Family Concert, at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 23, 2025, in the Morrison High School Auditorium. The location is 643 Genesee Avenue. Rileigh Wren, a Senior saxophonist at Sterling High School was chosen by
Ashley Imel, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the 3rd Floor Medical Unit, was recently recognized as a recipient of the Sunshine Award for extraordinary service. The Sunshine Award was created to honor and recognize outstanding service and compassionate care, by those in non-Nursing roles, such as CNAs, CMTs,
On Sunday, February 23, 2025, Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual Family Concert will begin at 2:00 p.m., in the Morrison High School auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Featured will be Beethoven’s famous Fifth Symphony. Winner of the orchestra’s annual Young Artist Auditions, Rileigh Wren, a Senior at Sterling High