The Editor visited the first Alpaca Day and did Christmas shopping for family and herself. Consider a baby blanket, stocking cap, socks, or gloves. Set an appointment to visit the alpaca farm or shop for merchandise: larson26@divcominc.net. Owners Dr....
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...
Sheriff’s Office Investigating Stolen 1400-Pound Steer
On Thursday, August 28, 2025, Whiteside County Sheriff's Office reports investigation of the theft of a 1400-pound, black steer, from a farm in rural Whiteside County, located between Morrison, and Fulton, IL. The theft is believed to have occurred within the...
Kalmar Kolors Alpacas Farm Days Open House
Visit Kalmar Kolors Alpacas during "National Alpaca Farm Days," on Saturday, September 28, and Sunday, September 29, 2024. 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...
2024 Arconic Eaglet: Kay
Watch live video of the eagles' nest: Arconic Eagle Cam. Trivia notes: If you see both parents at the nest, the larger bird is the female, by about 33%. She also has a longer hooked beak. The American Bald eagle is not bald at all; its head is covered by white...
Dairy Producers: Enroll for 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage
Starting Wednesday, February 28, dairy producers will be able to enroll for 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC.) This is an important safety net program offered through the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), that provides producers with price support to help offset...
Tegeler Constructs Doggie Bag Holders
Kathy Schmidt submitted this press release and photograph. Jim Strating will make brackets to hold the four containers. Garden Plain Rip Snorters 4-H Member Jon Tegler took on a project for Morrison Bark Park. These tubes are the Doggie Bag holders for the park. They...
Barnyard Kennels: Big or Small, We Love Them All
On Wednesday, December 1, 2022, Abbi Manning opened a home boarding kennel for dogs only, conveniently located at 18420 Lyndon Road, Morrison, IL, four miles north of U. S. Highway 30. There are seven pens. At the owner's request, two dogs may be penned together. ...
Bark Park Memorial Bricks for Sale
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the article and took the photograph. Throughout the ages, dogs that have passed have been lamented by their owners. Memorializing the time spent together will always be welcome. "Pets are humanizing. They remind us we have an...
Em Schroeder Will Match Your Bark Park Donation
Emma "Em" Schroeder, Morrison, IL, and her purebred Pomeranian, "Frankie Boy," issued a fundraising challenge to benefit the future Morrison Bark Park. They will match $500 worth of donations from supporters and dog lovers. The deadline for their matched donations is...
Certificate Trainings for Livestock Managers, Employees
According to the Livestock Management Facilities Act, livestock facilities in Illinois that house more than 300 animal units (AUs) are required to have at least one Certified Livestock Manager. The certificate is administered by the Illinois Department of...
Cat-in-the-Bag Rescue
Each of us has had "one of those days" when things go very wrong. We complain, cope, conquer, or concede. On Monday morning, September 28, 2020, during our family walk, before remote learning classes began, daughter, grandchildren, and I discovered this...
Meet Arconic Eagles Analiese and Terry
Public voting concluded Thursday, May 14, 2020, to name the 2020 Arconic pair of American bald eagles. These are the 15th and 16th offspring of Liberty and Justice. Meet Analiese and Terry. Two sets of names have very local ties. People thought...
Vote to Name the Arconic Eaglets
Editor's note: Photos were taken Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Voting is now open on the website https://www.arconic.com/eaglecam/ to name the 2020 eaglets. Voting will continue through Thursday, May 14; people can only vote once. The winning names will be...
Liberty’s First of Two Eaglets Hatched
Editor's note: Watch live-stream activities in the aerie above the Mississippi River at https://livestream.com/accounts/1538473/eaglecam. View a trio of Bald Eagles sharing a nest and care of two eaglets above the Mississippi River, near Fulton, IL, at...