On Friday, August 9, 2019, Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community, 403 Scenic Street, Morrison, IL, hosted a festive 5th anniversary party, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. The planners reserved a delightful summer evening for residents, family and friends, and the public to gather in celebration. The courtyard was filled with
The public is invited to attend a Meet the Artist reception for Charles Yost at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. This social gathering is offered from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, September 14, 2019. A Morrison High School graduate, Yost now lives in Chicago, IL. His visit
The first child to win a free bicycle during the 2019 Whiteside County Fair was Hailey Kenseth, 10, a fifth grader in Morrison, IL. Hers was the fourth name to be drawn, as three other children did not make a claim at the Secretary’s Office. Hailey’s parents are Amber Woods
Bart and Ellen Smith, owners and operators of DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, Morrison, IL, celebrated two decades of their business enterprise, on Sunday, July 1, 2018. At a meeting on Saturday, August 4, they gathered with their staff after an extensive remodel in July. Ellen remarked,
The Whiteside County Fair has an amazing line up of daily events at this year’s fair and it is sure to please all who attend! The Fair opens on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, and completes after five fun-filled days on Saturday, August 17. The 149th annual fair, held at the
Attention vehicle show enthusiasts. The Seventh Annual Emmanuel Reformed Church Car Show is scheduled for Saturday, August 24, 2019, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., rain or shine. The new location is downtown Main Street, Morrison, IL. The ERC Men’s Ministry Car Show Committee will award 30 plaques to owners
The public is invited to attend the third “Third Thursday” at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. This social gathering is offered before opening hours on Thursday, August 15, 2019. Meet your friends. Admire new art installations. Relax and color. Enjoy coffee and fresh baked pie and
On Friday, August 9, 2019, Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community, 403 Scenic Street, Morrison, IL, hosted a festive 5th anniversary party, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. The planners reserved a delightful summer evening for residents, family and friends, and the public to gather in celebration. The courtyard was filled with
Each year on the Monday prior to the Tuesday opening of the Whiteside County Fair, scores of tractor owners congregate at the fairgrounds. Matt Lillpop at Whiteside County Farm Bureau organizes a communal ride, beginning at 8:00 a.m. The travelers visited Resthave Care & Rehabilitation. A lunch stop is included
During stops in Rock Island, and Whiteside County, IL, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, Democrat Joan Padilla announced her campaign to win the 71st District House seat in 2020. The Whiteside County Democrat, who ran an aggressive campaign in 2018, said she will focus on new policies to grow the 71st
“A nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought,” President Ronald Reagan proclaimed, in his 1984 State of the Union Address. “Nuclear weapons offer us nothing but a balance of terror, and a balance of terror is still terror,” said George Wald. Carl Sagan argued, “The nuclear arms
Jan Stuart recently wrote the Editor, “So many acts of kindness go unnoticed. It was a pleasant surprise to see a rock painted with a message, while [Roger and I] were weeding the flower bed by the Kelly Park sign. I believe Larry Farthing was the person who painted the
CGH Medical Center is pleased to present the Summer 2019 exhibition of the healing art gallery, “Spirit of the HeART,” featuring artwork from nearly 50 local artists from The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Art pieces are located in the north hallway between the hospital, 100
Multi-generational railroad enthusiasts gathered in Morrison, IL, on Tuesday morning, July 30, 2019, standing at the E. Market Street City parking lot facing Morrison True Value Hardware. Others stood opposite, behind the south tracks. Each was blessed with a cool, light breeze and azure skies freckled with fluffy, white
The City of Morrison 4th Annual Summer Extravaganza is scheduled for Saturday, July 2, 2019, at the Morrison Sports Complex, 15201 Bishop Road, Morrison, IL, from noon to dark.. Bring the two-legged family members, caps/hats, and sunscreen for hours of entertainment. The Summer Extravaganza will feature kids’ activities including an