The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host a Meet the Artist reception for Michael Dunbar, on Saturday, June 8, 2019, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Since 1991 he and his wife Anne have lived in Prophetstown, IL. She is a Health Care Administrator in Prophetstown.
As Morrison Community Hospital prepares for a transforming expansion, there will be a Groundbreaking Party on Friday, June 7, 2019. The gala will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL. Seating is limited to 150 guests. Make your reservation by
The City of Morrison has started planning for the 4th Annual Summer Extravaganza. This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, July 27, 2019, at the Morrison Sports Complex, 15201 Bishop Road, on the east edge of Morrison, IL. “This event has grown due to partnerships with local businesses and organizations,
The Sisters of St. Francis Franciscan Peace Center will hold a free film screening of “Becoming an American,” on Thursday, June 20, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. at The Canticle, 841 13th Avenue N., Clinton, IA. Until recently, the political consensus about immigration in America was essentially that we are a
Dog lovers know their pets can smile with delight, whether with teeth or tails. Such was the case when Kurt Schmidt and his 15-month-old dog, Maizy, entered the east end of Kelly Park, about 8:15 a.m., on Thursday, May 30, 2019. Maizy is a compact Miniature Australian Shepherd, a member
Editor’s note: Jerry Brearton submitted the feature and photos. On Sunday, May 26, 2019, Fenton United Methodist Church held their annual Memorial Service at Fenton[, IL,] Cemetery. The American Legion Post 328 from Morrison, IL, provided the Honor Guard. Pictured far right-to-left are Legionnaire Mike Allen (in Whites) saluting the
James D. Bosma of Morrison, IL, was honored for 40 years of dedication to funeral service, during the 139th Annual Iowa Funeral Directors Association (IFDA) Convention. It was held Tuesday, May 14, through Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Prairie Meadows Hotel & Convention Center in Altoona, IA. Bosma was one-of-eight
“The best little farmers’ market in northwestern Illinois” opens for the season on Saturday, June 1, 2019. A new location awaits returning vendors and shoppers: French Creek Park, on Portland Avenue (IL Route 78), Morrison, IL. Hours always are 8:00 to 11:00 a.m., rain or shine. Do you have something
Editor’s note: Mick Welding submitted the feature and photograph. The Friends of the Parks added an artistic touch to the Morrison Hospital Community Garden, by donating bicycles to be on display in French Creek Park. Thank you to Glenn Ackeberg, Bob Brandon, Bill McNeal, and Stan Mitick for assisting in
“Heroism is latent in every human soul. However humble or unknown, [the veterans] have renounced what are accounted pleasures and cheerfully undertaken all self-denials, privations, toils, dangers, sufferings, sicknesses, mutilations, life-long hurts and losses, death itself. For some great good, dimly seen but dearly held.” Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain On Memorial
Editor’s note: Todd Mickey submitted this article. The 149th Whiteside County Fair is only three months away. We are all set with an impressive lineup of entertainment, starting on Tuesday, August 13, through Saturday, August 17, 2019. Wednesday night’s main event will be “Rockland Road” at 7:00 p.m. They entertained
Senior Vice Commander Dennis VanZuiden of The American Legion Post 328 (on the right) received a 100% Membership Certificate from The American Legion National Commander, Brett P. Reistad. Petty Officer USN VanZuiden was invited to The American Legion Post 589 in Warrenville, IL, to receive the Certificate from National Commander
Editor’s note: The article and photo were submitted by James Prombo. The 2019 Memorial Day Ceremonies will be held in Morrison, IL, on Monday, May 27; the parade will start at 10:30 a.m. Parade line up will begin at The American Legion Hall, 306 E. Main Street, one half hour
The Heritage Bluegrass Festival has a new life! Come join us at one of the greatest natural amphitheaters in the area, at Heritage Canyon, 515 4th Street, in Fulton, IL. On Saturday, June 8, 2019, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m., you will be treated to some world-class bluegrass from regional
Stop in for lunch at the Community State Bank “Sandwich Corner,” on Saturday, May 18, 2019. Members of Masonic Dunlap Lodge #321 A.F. & A. M. will man the grills at IL Route 78 and U. S. Highway 30. Pork chops, brats, chips, and beverages will be available from 11:00