Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced that the Illinois Flag Commission will begin accepting public submissions for a new State flag design, beginning Tuesday, September 3, 2024. The IFC will accept design ideas for consideration from the public–online or via mail–until Friday, October 18. The commission also plans
Burpee Museum of Natural History staff are shown examining quarry fossils. The photo was taken by April Bieschke. Natural Land Institute (NLI) invites the public to attend a Public Opening Event at their William & Gayle Keefer Nature Reserve in Rockton, IL, on Thursday, September 26, 2024. The Open
Natural Land Institute (NLI) announces the sale of one of their preserves, White Wood Ridge Preserve, to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), located next to Mississippi Palisades State Park, in Savanna (Carroll County), IL. NLI closed on White Wood Ridge Preserve on Friday, June 12, 2024. Proceeds
Join the fun! A free Family Fun Bike Ride to Morrison Rockwood State Park will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church parking lot, 601 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, with the Ride
City of Morrison Recreational Services Director Nathan Jacobs has news to share about the Kelly Park Disc Golf Course. He stated, “On Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 12:15 p.m. the public is invited to a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.” New, double-sided signage will be recognized. Contact Jacobs at 815-535-1105 or njacobs@morrisonil.org.
Morrison Grand Squares square dance club, will offer a free dance lesson for beginners. *There is no need to register. *Come learn a few beginner square dances. *No dance experience is needed. *No partner is necessary. *Singles and couples are welcomed. At 1:00 p.m., Sunday April 21, 2024, join Morrison
Trapping permits are available for the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. Trap tag sales began on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at the Upper Mississippi River NationalWildlife and Fish Refuge. Please note that, a State Trapping License and cash orcheck for $30 is required to obtain trap tags.
The 23rd Annual Iowa All-State Barn Tour is taking reservations for Saturday, September 16, 2023. Thirty chartered bus reservations are required, and about half of them have been reserved. The event is sponsored by Marc and Linda’s Amish Blog. Bottled water and an Amish treat will be provided to their
The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced the drawing for Potter’s Marsh waterfowl hunting sites will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Majestic Pines, 11503 Three Mile Road, Thomson, IL 61285. Applications will be accepted from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with the drawing to be
This summer, residents and visitors have another option to get outdoors and explore the Hennepin Canal. Rock Falls Tourism now offers self-service kayak rentals and equipment. The 4-unit kayak rental kiosk is from Rent.Fun and is located at 2400 1st Avenue, Rock Falls, IL, near the Route 40 Hennepin Canal
The Spring Migration Bird Walk has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 20, 2023. Celebrate spring migration in Rock Falls, IL. The Rock Falls Birding Trail Committee is pleased to announce that Tom Doig–an avid local birder–will lead the Spring Migration Walk. On Saturday, May 20, at 7:30 a.m., we will
State Representative Ryan Spain announced the beginning of his Winter 2023 photo contest, to bring the 73rd District to Springfield, IL. Participants will submit a photo that best represents the people and places of the 73rd District. Winning photos will be displayed in Rep. Spain’s Springfield and Peoria, IL, offices.
Karla Burn submitted this press release and photos. Work began on the Morrison Winter Park’s ice rink area on Friday, November 25 , 2022. A group of volunteers met at 8:00 a.m.; work continued until about 1:00 p.m. Clean up of the area and much-needed repairs to the fence were
The U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service would like to remind everyone about”Closed Areas” and “No Hunting Zones” on the Upper Mississippi River Refuge, in Pools 12, 13, and 14. These areas cover a small percentage of the Refuge and are subject to special regulations, relating to access and waterfowl
The feature and photos were submitted by Jacklyn Hanson. Whiteside County, IL, now has another attraction sailing through on the Mississippi River. A new river cruise ship, “Viking Mississippi,” (home port of New Orleans, LA,) made another voyage through the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Lock & Dam #13,