Morrison Community Hospital is deeply grateful for the generosity and lasting legacy of longtime, Family Physician Dr. Richard Vandermyde. We were proud to dedicate our new Family Care Clinic in Dr. Vandermyde's honor. It is a fitting tribute to a Physician...
New Ticket Office is a Showpiece!
On Tuesday afternoon, August 18, 2026, inside the newly-constructed Whiteside County Fairgrounds Ticket Office, three volunteers displayed their pleasure with new surroundings. Left-to-right, they were Paula Rodriguez, Susan Wilkens, and Tracy Henson. Member...
October 2-3, Class of 1966 60th Class Reunion
The Morrison Community High School Class of 1966 will hold their 60th Class Reunion, on the weekend of October 2 and 3, 2026. A "Meet and Greet" will be held on Friday evening, October 2, at Double G Saloon, 113 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00...
September 14 Impact Life Blood Drive
Morrison Elementary School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, will host a community Blood Drive, on Monday, September 14, 2026. The hours are 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., in the Cafeteria. To make an appointment, scan the QR code with your phone, or email...
Rotarians July 2026 Lincoln Highway Clean Up
Morrison, IL, Rotarians gathered together to make sure the mile from DQ Grill & Chill to Morrison Veterinary Clinic, along Highway 30, is free from garbage. Our faithful Trash Troopers pictured left-to-right are Paul VanKampen, JD Benko, John Tomasino,...
July 16 ARC Blood Drive Report
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./ARC Blood Program Leader submitted the report and photos. The July American Red Cross Morrison Community blood drive is usually held at the United Methodist Church. They had an air conditioning issue that was not going to be repaired in...
Rotary Gavel Passes from Smith to Schisler
Mick Welding submitted the article and photograph. Shown presenting a Past-President pin and a commemorative plaque to outgoing Rotary Club President Ellen Smith, is in-coming President Kevin Schisler. Smith presented Schisler with a President's pin. She was...
Clinton County Early Aviation History Program August 6
Judy Holesinger submitted the press release. Volunteer Millers at de Immigrant in Fulton, IL, invite the public to a presentation by John Roland and Greg Obren, about the history of early aviation in Clinton County, IA Their program is Thursday, August 6, 2026,...
Whiteside County Fair Friend of the Fair: Kenny Ryals
The 155th Annual Whiteside County Fair, which starts Tuesday, August 18, 2026, and runs through Saturday, August 22, will honor Kenny Ryals as Friend of the Fair. Each year, the Whiteside County Fair Board of Directors seeks to honor those who are an integral...
Floats and Votes Free Family Event August 2
Come enjoy a root beer float and meet some local Democratic candidates at "Floats and Vote." This free, family event will beheld at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Sunday, August 2, 2026, from 1:00-to-3:00 p.m. IL House of...
Rock River Hospice & Home Announces Closure
It is with immense sadness that Rock River Hospice & Home announces it will close its operations on Saturday, August 1, 2026. For more than four decades, the organization has served patients and families throughout the Sauk Valley and surrounding...
July 25 Vintage Films to Fund Food Pantry
In 1979, Morrison, IL, Craig Brady, Tom Ellicott, and friends created two home movies. On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, Brady classified them as "sophomoric humor." Sophomoric humor (also called juvenile humor or schoolboy humor) is any type of humor that is...
Lonnie Rice Program: Morrison’s Civil War Military Service
On Sunday, July 26, 2026, American history aficionado Lonnie Rice will offer a free public program about Morrison, IL, soldiers during the Civil War. Hosted by Morrison Historical Society, free presentation will be in the City of Morrison Community Room,...
MCHS Class of 1966 to Hold 60th Reunion
The Morrison Community High School Class of 1966 will hold their 60th Class Reunion, on the weekend of Friday, October 2, and Saturday, October 3, 2026. ∗ A "Meet and Greet" will be held Friday evening, October 2, downtown at Double G Saloon, 113 W. Main...
Civil War Program by Lonnie Rice July 26
On Sunday, July 26, 2026, Morrison Historical Society will host speaker Lonnie Rice at the City of Morrison Community Room, in Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. He will illustrate involvement of Morrison soldiers during the Civil War. ...