What lies behind the preparation of a Demolition Derby vehicle? Find something cheap and beaten up, yet serviceable for ramming and being rammed by other vehicles. Strip it of glass, seats, and upholstery. Strengthen the frame for the anticipated...
The final two bicycles were awarded on Saturday, August 17, 2013, at the 143rd Annual Whiteside County Fair. At 2:00 p.m. nine-year-old Kalli Fisher of Morrison, IL, heard her name announced over the loudspeaker. She did not require the allowed three...
The Saturday, August 17, 2013, Demolition Derby was a huge draw, concluding the 143rd Annual Whiteside County Fair. There were 76 entries. “About 120 t-shirts” donated by Community State Bank were tossed to the well-trained, cheering crowd...
Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside 4-H’ers had a day to remember at the 2013 Illinois State Fair! These 4-H’ers had earned the right to advance to the State Fair by being “the best of the best” at their County 4-H Show. The State Fair...
The Exelon Corporation has been a long-time supporter of Morrison’s annual Paint the Town event, now in its 19th year. Bill Stoermer, Exelon, recently presented their sponsorship check to the CAPA (Children’s Art Preservation Association) Board of...
