Premiums Increase for Demolition Derby

The Whiteside County Fair has made exciting changes to the premium structure for the upcoming 2015 Demolition Derby, which will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2015. This year total premiums offered will be $8000, which is up significantly from premiums offered in prior years.  The Derby will also pay

Chamber Invites You to Lunch and Learn May 7

You are invited to the Community Room in Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Thursday, May 7, 2015.  Morrison Chamber of Commerce will hold its first “Lunch and Learn” seminar, from 11:30 a.m.to 1:00 p.m.  This event is open to current Chamber members and anyone interested

MCH to Host Doll and Bear Clinic

To celebrate National Hospital Week,  Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, is holding a Doll and Bear Clinic on Wednesday, May 13, 2015.  You read it right–a special clinic for very special patients.  These will be the dolls and stuffed animals of your children or grandchildren. In

Odell Welcomes New Director

Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, is pleased to announce Lori Matlack as its new Director.  Matlack replaced Patricia Fuller, who resigned in January 2015 to spend more time with her new grandchild. Matlack, Lisa Boles, and Katie Rider shared Director responsibilities in the interim, before Lori

Fulton Bag Sale May 2

Schmaling Library and Windmill Area Educators are sponsoring a Bag Sale on Saturday, May 2, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  The sale will be held at the former Trinity Reformed Church, located on the corner of 5th Street and 13th Avenue, in Fulton, IL. Everything you can fit

Happy 100th Birthday, Rena!

Resthave Home’s residents and staff celebrated Rena Heusinkveld’s 100th birthday on Thursday, April 30, 2015. The honoree gave a short speech thanking everyone for planning her party and coming to celebrate with her.  She also thanked staff for all ofher great care at Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL.

Treasures of the Blue Iris Opens

Something unexpected but useful awaits customers of a new retail shop in Morrison, IL. Treasures of the Blue Iris, “Where the Old and New Collide,” located at 100 W. Main Street  (formerly Isle of Rhodes Restaurant) is a real treat for anyone looking for hand crafted items, natural skin care

Rotary District Club Officer of the Year

Rotary District 6420 held their annual conference the weekend of April 25, at the Blackhaw Hotel in Davenport, IA.  Each year during the conference several Rotarians from throughout the District (48 clubs) are honored for their dedication and service to Rotary.  This year, Morrison Rotary President Elect, Louise Clark, received

MCH Blood Drive Wednesday, April 29

Morrison Community Hospital will host a community blood drive from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 303 North Jackson St., Morrison, IL, in the Mississippi Valley Regional Center Donor Bus. The public is invited to support the local blood supply by giving blood at this

Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos at TLP May 9

Timber Lake Playhouse, in collaboration with Timber Lake Resort and Campground, will present an interactive event performance of the Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos Show at the playhouse on Saturday, May 9th, 2015. Timberlake is located at 8215 Black Oak Rd. in Mount Carroll, IL. This nationally renowned show that

Three Morrison Wrestlers Make Difference

While Morrison classmates were getting ready for Prom on Saturday, three wrestlers, Augustus Linke, Joe Eads, and Brandon Meier were making a difference. Using their sweat and muscle along side their coach, Tony Wright, and his father, Steve Wright in Kirkland, IL, the boys spent the day working the site

Morrison Annual Plant Sale May 2

Spring has sprung.  We are all anxious to get in our gardens and yards and start gardening!  As you look over your gardens, please keep Morrison’s plant sale in mind.  The annual plant sale will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2015, from 8:00 a.m. until noon, at the Farm

Spring Craft Fair April 25, 2015

Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center invites you to join them for their Spring Craft Fair on Saturday, April, 25, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more information click here: