Reserve November 3 for a Blood Drive Donation

  Northside Grade School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, will host an Impact Life Blood Drive, on Monday, November 3, 2025.  It will take place in the Cafeteria from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Click the link below to sign up for a donation time. https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/136399.

Installation of New Pastor David Strable

  St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church LC-MS, 601 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, had much to celebrate on Sunday, September 28, 2025, beginning at 4:00 p.m.  The Divine Service Three for the Installation of Pastor David Strable was conducted by President Allan Buss (second from the right) of the Northern

Free Review of Your Medicare Drug Plan

  Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is a FREE Statewide health insurance counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers.  Your local Certified SHIP Counselor, Kathy Schmidt, can answer questions on Medicare, Medicaid, Part D Drug Plan, or Supplemental Plan information, and more. Now is the time to sign up

New Pastor for St. Peter Lutheran: David Strable

  St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church LC-MS, 601 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will host an Installation Service for their new Pastor, David Strable, on Sunday, September 28, 2025, beginning at 4:00 p.m.  President Allan Buss–at left–of the Northern Illinois District will conduct the church service. Pastor Strable will offer

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 p.m. of Sunday. On Saturday,

October 10 Autumn Vendor Splendor Sale

  On Friday, October 10, 2025, Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary members will host an “Autumn Vendor Splendor” Sale from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., in the first floor Conference Room.  Shoppers will have a bird’s eye view of new construction outside the windows.  The location is 303 N. Jackson Street,

The Whiteside Forum to Discuss Pizza September 28

  The Whiteside Forum will kick off their 2025-2026 Season with a presentation on “The History of Pizza,” by Guest Speaker Wolf Koch, on Sunday, September 28, 2025.  Meet in the City of Morrison Community Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, in Morrison, IL.  The program

Volunteer Millers Music Program on October 6

  Lou Oswald will perform “Songs from Your Past, Present, & Future:  Guitar, Harmonica, & Vocals” at the next Miller Program.  The event is Monday, October 6, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Windmill Cultural Center.  The Windmill Cultural Center is located at 111 Tenth Avenue, across the street from

Four Key Club Sandwich Sell-Outs to Benefit Youth

  Morrison High School Key Club Advisor Brian Bartoz reported, “I’m pleased to report that the Morrison Kiwanis Club had a very successful day of selling brats, hot dogs, pork chops, and ribeyes during Paint the Town.  We sold out of pork chops and hot dogs first, followed by brats

Kiwanis and Key Club Sandwich Sale at Paint the Town

  The Morrison Kiwanis Club and Morrison High School student Key Club will hold a Sandwich Sale during Paint the Town on Saturday, September 20, 2025.  Look for the group at the corner of E. Main and Genesee Streets. Bring your “Mustang-sized” appetite for ribeyes, pork chops, brats, hot dogs,

Concession Stand Sells PB & D Subs at Home Games

  Morrison Athletic Boosters informs home game Football fans, that the Concession stand will sell locally-made, submarine sandwiches from Peanut Butter & Deli.  Your supper awaits you, if you attend tonight’s game against Forreston, on Friday, September 19, 2025.

Meet the Sculptors over Pizza at MIT September 20

  Editor’s note:  Click the link to watch installation of the 20th piece of sculpture, “The Morrison Mavem,” by Melissa Meyer.  Be sure to look in the Maven’s mirror. Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, will host its First Biennial (two year) Sculpture Show.  Titled  “20 for

Meet Your Friends at The Loft on Thursday

  If you have not discovered the welcome atmosphere of “Third Thursday” inside the downtown art gallery, make a point to change that.  Thursday morning, September 18, 2025, is the time to visit to The Loft on Main gallery, at 112 E. Main Street, downtown Morrison, IL.  The early-opening hours

Celebrate the Foundation of America September 17-23

  Editor’s note:  Morrison Mayor Scott Vandermyde issued a Proclamation in support of Constitution Week, September 17 through 23.  It was approved by City Council members.  As occurred across the Colonies, at the initiation of our future Country, “Peeling Bells” will be heard.  At noon on Wednesday, September 17, Emmanuel

Rotary Harvest Hammer September 20 Starts at 8:00

  Morrison Rotary Club is proud to announce the 32nd Annual Harvest Hammer 5k and Duathlon!  The race is scheduled to begin at the Morrison High School at 8:00 a.m. Please note, we moved the start time to 8:00 to allow runners to avoid the heat, and to let kids