Stephanie Vavra wrote this article. On Saturday evening, August 31, 2019, CBS News reported the approach of Hurricane Dorian, poised to make landfall in the southeast coastal area in a matter of days. “As of 5:00 p.m. EDT, the National Hurricane Center believes Dorian may hit parts of the northwestern
Anne Frame submitted this article. Anyone traveling up “hospital hill,” N. Jackson Street, has seen the vast amount of dirt being moved for the $18 million, 8200 square foot, Morrison Community Hospital expansion. Friends of Odell Public Library will host Mick Welding, Marketing Director, and Pam Pfister CEO, at a
Anne Frame submitted this article. Prepare to laugh and sing along, if you are inspired, as Sister Act takes the stage. On Tuesday, September 10, 2019, Odell Public Library will present the comedy “Sister Act,” starring Whoopi Goldberg This film is filled with humor and captivating music. The movie
Thanks to this group of Morrison Rotarians U. S. Highway 30 was much cleaner. Thank you, Mike Gunderson, Kristi Wambeke, Mark Schuler (our fearless leader), Stan Steines, Dan Vandermyde, Ted Volckmann, and Kevin Schisler. Don Jevne assisted in the cleanup earlier on the May 2019 day. And we can’t forget
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, August 23, 2019. Arrests: On Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at approximately 4:22 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Demarcus L. Edwards, age 28 of Davenport, IA. The traffic
Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary will host the autumn Collective Goods sale on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event will be held n the Main Lobby, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. Sale items include books, electronics, home goods, kids’ gifts, and more. Payment will
White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) will host its sixth Annual Benefit Horse Show, on Saturday, September 14, 2019, at the Gold Star FS Arena in the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL. All proceeds will benefit the WHOA program. WHOA uses equine-assisted activities to provide recreational, educational, therapeutic,
Anne Frame submitted this article. “Growing with Jesus” is the theme for Morrison United Methodist, and First Presbyterian, Churches’ Rally Day celebration on Sunday, September 8, 2019. During the Sunday School hour, at 9:00 a.m., there will activities, crafts, and games for the children of both churches. Parents may register
Stephanie Vavra wrote this article. On Saturday afternoon, September 7, 2019, join the Morrison Historical Society Board of Trustees, MHS members, your friends, and new acquaintances in air-conditioned comfort, at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The annual Ice Cream Social will be held from 1:00 to 4:00
Anne Frame submitted this article. “A Tapestry of American Music: Songs that Unite Us” will be presented by Morrison’s Community Choir, on Sunday, September 15, 2019. The performance will be at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, beginning at 3:00 p.m. Nearly 60 talented singers from the
Stephanie Vavra wrote this article. Rock Falls Tourism invites the surrounding communities to their second Annual Art in the Park Sculpture Walk and Outdoor Art Gallery. The family friendly event takes place Saturday, September 7, 2019, from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m., at RB & W Riverfront Park, 301 E. Second
Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will hold the annual Fall Carnival, to benefit St. Jude Children’s Hospital, on Sunday, September 22, 2019, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, October 6. There will be a cookout, petting zoo, bake
Local area youth, ages five to 12, are encouraged to preregister now, for Kids Fishing Day at the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. A youth fishing clinic will be held at Frog Pond on September 7, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Children six and under must
Throughout its final day, Saturday, August 17, 2019, the 149th Whiteside County Central Agricultural Society Fair continued to draw visitors, good weather (mostly), and plenty of excitement, even after 11:15 p.m. finale of the Demo Derby. The Society was established in 1870; next year will be the sesquicentennial anniversary. This
In Springfield, IL, on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (a member of the House Agriculture Committee) invited Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to meet with the President of the Illinois Farm Bureau. Leaders discussed farm conditions, infrastructure, biofuels, and President Donald Trump’s reckless trade war. They also