Today, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at 9:15 a.m., Congresswoman Cheri Bustos will speak with students participating in the Sauk Valley Community Leadership Program and the Whiteside Area Career Center Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) program. Congresswoman Bustos will share with the young student leaders her experiences in Congress; what it is
Article contributed by Sharon Moore. Spring has sprung finally, and we are all anxious to get in our gardens and yards to start gardening! So far, Mother Nature has been a bit kinder to us this year. That means, as of right now, Morrison Garden Club plans to hold our
Rock Valley Physical Therapy, 635 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, was honored with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, for becoming a new member of Morrison Chamber of Commerce. The event took place on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. The treatment center is across Sawyer Road from DQ Grill & Chill. Enter from the
The Morrison Junior High Swim Team had a successful 2019 season. Morrison swimmers started their season strong with a win over East Moline Middle School (Morrison 191, East Moline 114.) They swam Rock Island Junior High next and outscored them by five points (Morrison 155, Rock Island 150.) MJHS finished
On Thursday, April 25, 2019, First Presbyterian Church of Morrison, IL, will celebrate their 10th anniversary of hosting Free Community Meals. The celebratory meal on April 25 will feature roasted beef tenderloin, grilled marinated chicken breasts, rosemary baked potatoes, honey glazed carrots, buttered corn, fresh green salad, beverages, and desserts.
Three local, female vocalists will borrow an idea from the iconic “Three Tenors” and present a recital at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, in Morrison, IL. The performance is at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, April 28, 2019. Kathryn Janicek, Lauren Lee, and Elizabeth Yaklich will each perform about
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Morrison’s Heritage Museum is located at 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The Morrison Historical Society Board of Trustees invites the public to its Grand Opening of the 2019 season, on Sunday, April 28, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Trustees include Bill Brackemyer,
The Blue Building at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds held the first-of-two Craft/Vendor Events during the year. Organized by Kim Barragan of Savanna, IL, the first took place on Saturday, April, 20, 2019, in Morrison, IL. She held an Easter Egg Hunt for children 20 minutes before doors opened at 9:00
The Whiteside Forum will complete their 2018-2019 season by hosting Dr. Duk Kim of St. Ambrose University, on Thursday April 25, 2019, starting at 6:30 p.m. He will speak to us and answer questions about current relations between the U. S., North Korea, and South Korea. Professor Kim is a native
The annual ecumenical Community Cross Walk was on Good Friday, April 19, 2019, beginning at 12:15 p.m. at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. Pastor Jon Eastlick (Crossroads Community Church) addressed residents, staff, and walkers at Resthave. Fifty participants continued up the N. Jackson Street hill to
Lions Club members began delivering pre-ordered roses on Good Friday, April 19, 2018. They will complete deliveries Saturday, April 20, just in time for Easter. Bouquets varied from beautiful reds, yellows, shades of pink, and some “variegated” colors. The cost per dozen was $15. Proceeds from this fundraiser support two
Paul Schmidt is a 1970 graduate of Morrison High School now living in Costa Rica. Yet you can find his art for sale at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. He is the illustrator of detailed drawings of the exterior and interior of Annan Mill, on
State Representative Tony McCombie welcomed Whiteside County Public Health servant Beth Fiorini and Ann McCarrell of Helping Hands in Port Byron, IL, to Springfield, IL, for a mid-April 2019 women’s brunch. The event honored the contributions of emerging female leaders from throughout the State. “Ann and Beth are amazing women
On Tuesday, April 16, 2019, the Community Room at the Morrison, IL, Odell Public Library filled with curious citizens interested in hearing a legislative update from Senator Neil Anderson and Representative Tony McCombie. Both legislators are fresh off of new election terms and using their recess days to make contact
Terri Swegle took the photo. Patricia Taylor, Regent of Rock River Chapter, shared these recent recognitions. The Rock River Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter (DAR) recognized six area high school Seniors as Good Citizens, on Sunday, April 7, 2019, at the Ryberg Auditorium at CGH Medical Center in Sterling,