Reserve November 3 for a Blood Drive Donation

  Northside Grade School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, will host an Impact Life Blood Drive, on Monday, November 3, 2025.  It will take place in the Cafeteria from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Click the link below to sign up for a donation time. https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/136399.

Installation of New Pastor David Strable

  St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church LC-MS, 601 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, had much to celebrate on Sunday, September 28, 2025, beginning at 4:00 p.m.  The Divine Service Three for the Installation of Pastor David Strable was conducted by President Allan Buss (second from the right) of the Northern

12:30 Flag Retirement Ceremony September 28

  The Morrison American Legion is scheduling a public “Flag Retirement Ceremony” on Sunday, September 28, 2025.  The 12:30 p.m. ceremony will take place on High Street, north of the Northside School. Any flags due for retirement–not only The Flag of the United States of America–should be deposited in the

22 Photos from Paint the Town 2025

  The Editor compiled the following record of Paint the Town. Saturday, September 20, 2025, welcomed 1165–or so–registered enthusiasts to Morrison, IL, eager to participate in the 29th CAPA creation-celebration across downtown streets.  The theme was “Paint ’til the Cows Come Home,” so cows figured in some paintings, of course. 

Free Review of Your Medicare Drug Plan

  Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is a FREE Statewide health insurance counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers.  Your local Certified SHIP Counselor, Kathy Schmidt, can answer questions on Medicare, Medicaid, Part D Drug Plan, or Supplemental Plan information, and more. Now is the time to sign up

New Pastor for St. Peter Lutheran: David Strable

  St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church LC-MS, 601 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will host an Installation Service for their new Pastor, David Strable, on Sunday, September 28, 2025, beginning at 4:00 p.m.  President Allan Buss–at left–of the Northern Illinois District will conduct the church service. Pastor Strable will offer

September 27-28 Alpaca Farm Days

  Visit Kalmar Kolors Alpacas during “National Alpaca Farm Days,” on Saturday, September 27, and Sunday, September 28, 2025.  The location is 9721 W. Lincoln Road, five miles west of Morrison, IL.  Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, and noon to 4:00 p.m. of Sunday. On Saturday,

October 10 Autumn Vendor Splendor Sale

  On Friday, October 10, 2025, Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary members will host an “Autumn Vendor Splendor” Sale from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., in the first floor Conference Room.  Shoppers will have a bird’s eye view of new construction outside the windows.  The location is 303 N. Jackson Street,

The Whiteside Forum to Discuss Pizza September 28

  The Whiteside Forum will kick off their 2025-2026 Season with a presentation on “The History of Pizza,” by Guest Speaker Wolf Koch, on Sunday, September 28, 2025.  Meet in the City of Morrison Community Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, in Morrison, IL.  The program

Volunteer Millers Music Program on October 6

  Lou Oswald will perform “Songs from Your Past, Present, & Future:  Guitar, Harmonica, & Vocals” at the next Miller Program.  The event is Monday, October 6, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Windmill Cultural Center.  The Windmill Cultural Center is located at 111 Tenth Avenue, across the street from

Amish Benefit Haystack Dinner/Bake Sale September 26

  Local Amish families will offer a “Haystack Dinner and Bake Sale,” on Friday, September 26, 2025, from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m.  The location is the Yoder Residence, 9108 W. Lincoln Road (Routh 30), rural Fulton, IL.  Carry-out food is available. “Proceeds will benefit our Parochial School.” A “Haystack” includes

2025 Harvest Hammer Results and Photos

Editor’s note:  Photos in the article were taken by the Editor, including this finish line of a prior Harvest Hammer.  Click below to see Harvest Hammer photos capturing the day from jwolf WILD photography:  https://harvesthammer.org/gallery.  Click “Gallery & Results” title and then 2025 Results. The Morrison, IL, Rotary Harvest Hammer

Meet the Sculptors over Pizza at MIT September 20

  Editor’s note:  Click the link to watch installation of the 20th piece of sculpture, “The Morrison Mavem,” by Melissa Meyer.  Be sure to look in the Maven’s mirror. Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, will host its First Biennial (two year) Sculpture Show.  Titled  “20 for

Paint the Town Sunday with the Loft on Main

  The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will be closed on Saturday, September 20, 2025, during the downtown Paint the Town event.  However, The Loft will be open on Sunday, September 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Main Street will be blocked off all day

Meet Your Friends at The Loft on Thursday

  If you have not discovered the welcome atmosphere of “Third Thursday” inside the downtown art gallery, make a point to change that.  Thursday morning, September 18, 2025, is the time to visit to The Loft on Main gallery, at 112 E. Main Street, downtown Morrison, IL.  The early-opening hours