To celebrate America 250! Winnebago and Boone Counties’ Genealogical Society (WBCGS), Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens, and the Natural Land Institute (NLI), invite the community to step back in time. Experience history as it was meant to be shared, during a live reading of the Declaration of Independence.
Editor’s note: Removing grave flags goes quickly. Be sure to leave the flag holders in the ground. American Legion Post #328 of Morrison, IL, encourages helpers to remove grave flags from military personnel. Volunteers will begin the task at 9:00 a.m., on Saturday, May 30, 2026, near the equipment
Press release submitted by Kayla Sipes. Morrison Area Development Corporation (MADC) invites community members, entrepreneurs, and business owners to attend an upcoming downtown Coffee Hour, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. The location is Upcycle Junkie, 121 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. There are only
Kaywyn Beswick, R.N./Morrison Community ARC Blood Program Leader, submitted the report and photo. The May American Red Cross Morrison Community Blood Drive was held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, in honor and memory of Ron Wiersema, longtime blood donor, and then longtime blood drive volunteer. He passed away from
Editor’s note: On Friday, May 22, 2026, Mediacom was making repairs to their customers’ cable and internet services. After receiving a Mediacom text message stating repairs were completed, about 6:00 p.m., the Editor logged in to complete a press release about Memorial Day events. As she typed,
POPPIES Memorial Day is known as “National Poppy Day.” Wear a red poppy throughout the weekend to honor the fallen and to support the living, who have worn our Nation’s uniforms. The red, Flanders poppy is a Nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans, since World War I,
On Third Thursday, May 21, 2026, The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will open early, allowing the public to gather for home made treats, beverages, and conversation. From 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., the venue becomes an attractive, charming “cafe,” filled with art from floor-to-ceiling and
The 2026 Kirkwood Community College Commencement Ceremony was held on Saturday, May 9, at 10:00 a.m., at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in downtown Cedar Rapids IA. Congratulations to all the Kirkwood graduates! Area Illinois students earned the following recognitions: • Erie, Nathan Packer, Certificate and Nathan Packer, Diploma •
Photo courtesy of Domini Buikema. Legionnaire Jerry Brearton stated, “Morrison American Legion would like to thank all the volunteers who helped plant 1076 flags on veterans’ graves this morning [Saturday, May 15, 2026], at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, IL. In addition to our dedicated Legionnaires, we received wonderful
Editor’s note: Not all Legionnaires are physically able to place 1000 American flags across the burial grounds. Younger volunteer groups will work quickly. Jerry Brearton submitted this press release. In preparation for Memorial Day ceremonies, the American Legion Post in Morrison, IL, will install flags on the graves of Veterans
On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, beginning at 7:00 p.m., Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, invites the public to a free, empowering program, filled with the testimony of hope. Aubrey Krueger offers an evening of hope, healing, and real-life testimony. She will share how God met
Tickets are now available for purchase locally, to attend the Fulton Historical Society Tour of Homes. Tours are Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16, 2026. On Tuesday, May 12, between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m., tickets will be for sale at Fulton Public Library, 501 Tenth Avenue, Fulton.
The cafeteria renovation marks the final phase of CGH Medical Center’s extensive hospital lobby renovation project, which began in 2023. This phase of construction started in April 2025, and was completed in spring 2026. Throughout the renovation, kitchen operations continued without interruption, allowing in-room food service for patients to
The Morrison Fire Department will host its annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at its Fire Station at 206 W. Main Street, in Morrison, IL. The menu will include pancakes, sausage, orange juice, milk, and coffee for a donation to the
Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, invites the public to a free, empowering program, filled with the testimony of hope. Enjoy a Mother-Daughter Dinner, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Dinner tickets are $20 for women and $10 for girls ages 12 and