Four Earned NIU Dean’s List Status

    Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, announced its Spring 2024 Dean’s List students. To earn this distinction, students must meet a minimum semester grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, or a minimum of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale

Laney Edgeton Earns Dean’s List Placement

  Loras College in Dubuque, IA, announced the names of students who achieved Dean’s List status for the 2024 Spring Semester. A student must earn a 3.5 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours to be recognized. Morrison, IL, resident Laney Edgeton has been so honored.

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

June 22 Downtown Car Show

Two blocks of 100 East and 100 West Main Street, Morrison, IL, were reserved for the annual, summer Car Show, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., on Saturday, June 22, 2024.  All vehicle owners were invited to Ron Weimer’s “always fun; always free” summer show. Weimer has organized Morrison car shows

Whiteside County Fair Coming Soon

The Whiteside County Fair is extremely excited to announce that we will have Full Throttle Monster Trucks, again on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Fair visitors will see the famous “Big Foot” truck. Monster Trucks have been a favorite form of entertainment and excitement for decades. Since the 1970s, forms of

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 2024 Featured Garden of the Month

Like the colors of a rainbow, the gardens’ inhabitants burst forth in color…. Summer has arrived, and one cannot help but notice the beauty that surrounds us in Morrison, IL. Gardens are starting to burst into vibrant colors. One such example causes passerby to do a double-take when viewing the

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

The Kramers to Sing June 23

Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton IL, welcomes The Kramers to their outdoor stage, on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Come and join us for an evening of praise and worship. A free-will offering will be received. In case of inclement weather, the concert will

June 24- 28 Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School in Morrison, IL, will run from Monday, June 24 through Friday, June 28, 2024, at Emmanuel Church, 202 E. Morris Street. Sessions run from 6:00 p.m. to 8:15. Ages 3-through 8th grade are invited to attend. Senior High students are welcome to help. Call Lydia Ohlsen for

June 22 Downtown Morrison Car Show

Editor’s note: These photos of previous Morrison car shows were taken by the Editor. Three blocks of W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host the annual Car Show, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., on Saturday, June 22, 2024.  Classic and muscle cars, street rods, and motorcycles are invited to this