Submitted by Morrison Chamber of Commerce Director Callie Hamstra. Morrison Historical Society has been proudly preserving and sharing our community’s history for over 50 years. Operated entirely by volunteers, the Society oversees “Morrison’s Heritage Museum,” a structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is located in
The City of Morrison, IL, On the Move with Parks and Rec committee invites members of the public to purchase supper, between 4:00 and 6:30 p.m., on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Paula’s Comfort Food (food truck.) She will be parked outside The Briefing Room event venue, 114 E.
Join Illinois Extension on Thursday, September 11, 2025, for an enlightening day of guided tours of innovative farms in the region, followed by a delicious dinner made from locally-grown ingredients. Register NOW at go.illinois.edu/FarmtoTable. Individual tour and dinner spots are limited. The cost is $50 per person, which includes
The de Immigrant Volunteer Millers will host an all-community read. The book to be discussed is Sipsworth by Simon Van Booy. Individuals and book clubs are invited to take part. The discussion will be on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., in the Windmill Cultural Center. The Center
The City of Morrison, IL, Department of Fun will host a family-friendly “Glow Party” to celebrate the end of summer, on Saturday, September 6, 2025. This final Block Party will be confined to downtown Main Street, stretching west from Cherry Street (IL Route 78) to Base Street. The times
About 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2025, two accidents occurred to the Super Wash, Inc., Headquarters, 707 W. Lincoln Road, in Morrison, IL. Both north and south ends of the building were struck: the first automatic washing bay and the south wall near the Secondary Equipment Building. Owner
The Morrison Kiwanis Club and Morrison High School Key Club will hold a Sandwich Sale on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the corner of U. S. Highway 30 and Illinois Route 78/Cherry Street. Bring your Mustang-sized appetite for ribeyes, pork chops, brats, hot dogs, soft drinks, and snacks! Most
Surprise! The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile just announced they will roll into the Sullivan’s Foods in Morrison, IL, store today, Friday, August 29, 2025, from noon until 3:00 p.m. During the visit, the store will grill Oscar Mayer hot dogs for $1, instead of the usual Friday grill out. Stop
The Black Box Theatre is excited to announce the lineup for their 2025 first “Solo Fringe Festival,” showcasing seven, solo artists. Three days of entertainment offers variety to the public. This unique project is being funded in part by Quad City Arts. Admission is “Pay What It’s Worth” at
Two final performances of “Marjorie Prime” take place Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, August 24, at 3:00 p.m. The Richmond Hill Players will perform at Richmond Hill Barn Theatre, 600 H. K. Robinson Drive, Geneseo, IL, 61254. The Box Office opens one hour before show
The 2025-26 school year marks the 125th in the history of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA), which was founded on December 27, 1900. To help celebrate 125 years of history, the IHSA will be taking a trip down memory lane throughout the year. They highlight 125 moments that
August 15 and 16, 2025, Fair Results are listed: Open Culinary; Open Beef; Open Sheep; Fair Board Election; Tractor Pull; Pedal Pull 2. If a winner’s town is not listed, it is Morrison. All towns are in Illinois unless noted. 25-21 / Open Culinary Elaine Seevers of Cordova took
August 14 and 15, 2025, Fair Results are listed: Western Horse Show; Heavy Horses; Jr. Beef; Open Poultry; Jr. Floriculture; Open Floriculture; Jr. Culinary. If a winner’s town is not listed, it is Morrison. All towns are in Illinois unless noted. 25-13 / WESTERN HORSE SHOW Julie Angus of
August 12 and 13, 2025, Fair Results are listed: Junior and Open Textiles; Junior and Open Agriculture Products; Junior and Open Dairy; Junior and Open Hobbies; Junior and Open Swine; Horticulture; Pedal Pull 1. If a winner’s town is not listed, it is Morrison. All towns are in Illinois
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted Tractor Parade and Heavy Horse photos of the 2025 Whiteside County Fair.