The Whiteside Forum Urges “Mind the Gap” April 15

Meet your speakers, Jannett Highfill and Frederick Solt.  They will inform the public about a politically relevant topic that affects people’s lives around the world.  Economic inequality has existed since the beginning of communal living, but it never has been so extreme and divisive.  The Whiteside Forum brings the dialogue

Morrison Community Hospital Donates to United Way

In the fall of 2015, United Way of Whiteside County began its annual campaign.  Kim Ewoldsen is a Board Member.  She delivered an information packet to Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, to encourage their sustaining campaign pledge. On Wednesday, April 13, 2016, the two entities met

MHS Class of 1966 to Hold 50th Reunion

The Morrison High School Class of 1966 Reunion Committee offers this advance invitation to class members.  The 50th class reunion will be held Saturday, October 1, 2016, at 5:30 p.m., at Fulton Country Club, 20727 Cattail Road, Fulton, IL. Invitations have been sent; responses need to be returned by Saturday,

Rockin’ the Rockwood Trail Trivia Night

Come out to Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL, Saturday, April 16, 2016, for great food, prizes, and fun at “Rockin’ the Rockwood Trail Trivia Night,” a Friends of the Parks fundraiser, benefiting the Morrison-Rockwood Recreational Trail.  Trivia Night will be held from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. 

Coloring Afternoon for Adults April 20

Coloring is not just for the kids anymore.  Adult coloring is “in.”  This traditional child’s activity has been adopted by growing numbers of grownups, who find that coloring imparts a meditative sense of calmness.  Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, will host an afternoon of coloring from

Library Flower Pot Silent Auction Begins April 14

Fifty unique flower pots–decorated by community members–go on sale Thursday, April 14, through Saturday, April 30, 2016, through a silent auction, at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  Bidders register at the desk for a number to be used in placing bids. Each pot will have a

Rate a Favorite Book During National Library Week

In observance of National Library Week, Sunday, April 10, through Saturday, April 16, 2016, Odell Public Library patrons are invited to recommend their favorite books. Stop in at 307 S. Madison Street. Request a comment card from the Librarian. In a few sentences–three or four–explain why this is a good

A Week of Spring Health Care Screenings

From Monday, April 18, through Friday, April 22, 2016, Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, offers its Spring Health Screening Special, each day from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  It is important to fast for ten hours before testing.  Come to the main lobby at the hospital, get registered,

Mind the Gap: Wealth and Opportunity Inequality Around the World

The Whiteside Forum, a local community group which has sponsored presentations and discussions on issues of importance and interest to the public since 1985, will present, “Mind the Gap:  Wealth and Opportunity Inequality Around the World.”  Registration will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 15, 2016, in the City

A Plethora of “Princesses for a Knight”

“Princess for a Knight” was an appropriate regal theme for the 11th annual Father Daughter Dance, presented by the St. Mary’s Catholic Church parish.  It was held  on a snowy, Friday, April 8, 2016, at St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 13220 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL.  Young ladies invite their favorite

June 18 Commmunity Recycling Day

Morrison Chamber of Commerce will host its Community Recycling Day on Saturday, June 18, 2016.  As in the past, hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The location is new:  Morrison Junior High, 305 E. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL. On Thursday, April 7, Chamber staff began contacting participants to

Sikkema Donates Annan Mill to Morrison Historical Society

The iconic Annan Mill, rising four stories above Rock Creek on the Lincoln Highway, is now owned by Morrison Historical Society. Title was signed December 17, 2015, by our generous benefactor, former Morrison resident Brent Sikkema. He stated his donation is “in memory of my great-grandmother, Ada Beswick, who lived

Buy a Shirt to Help Shannon

Shannon Huizenga, Secretary at Northside School, was recently diagnosed with cancer.  She is a single mother of three daughters.  T-shirts are being sold to help Shannon and her girls during this journey. Click here to print the t-shirt order form.  Onsies and youth sizes from XSM-LG are available. A bank

Jenniferʼs Dance Center Performance April 16

Jenniferʼs Dance Center, 123 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will present their spring performance Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison.  Entitled “Somewhere in Time,” the show transports the audience through time, showcasing not only the beloved dance styles–like the Charleston and Lindy Hop–but the

Fire Department Breakfast May 15

The Morrison, IL, Fire Station, 206 W. Main Street, will be transformed into a gigantic kitchen and restaurant on Sunday, May 15, 2016, serving their annual pancake meal. Call it breakfast, brunch, or lunch–Morrison Fire Department will have it hot when you arrive. The event hours of 7:00 a.m. to