72nd Clinton Symphony Orchestra Concert September 20

  Editor’s note:  Saturday, September 20, 2025, offers those in the Morrison, IL, area a triad of art experiences:  painting, sculpture, and orchestral music.  After the street painting, attend a public reception, to showcase sculptors at Morrison Institute of Technology.  The college’s first Sculpture Show begins at 6:00 p.m.   You

September 2025 Tree of the Month: Osage Orange

  Natural Land Institute’s Legacy Tree Program announces the 2025 September Tree of the Month is an Osage Orange (Maclura pomifera), found along the edge of a farm field in Ogle County.  The Osage Orange is notable for its funny looking, large, bright yellow/green fruit, not edible by humans. This

Rockin’, Romance, and Savings at TLP this Week

  There is only one more week to see–or resee–“The Bridges of Madison County,”  at Timber Lake Playhouse, running through Sunday, September 21, 2025.  Opening week audiences fell head-over-heels for this amazing show, that has many calling it the best show we’ve ever produced! Only five more performances remain:  Wednesday, Thursday,

Rotary Walk for Freedom Against Human Trafficking

  This press release was submitted by Pastor Toni Lucas, Albany United Methodist Church, 502 First Street, PO Box 334, Albany, IL 61230. In keeping with their mission statement of Education for Eradication, members and friends of the Rotary District 6420 Task Force Against Human Trafficking gathered at Ben Butterworth

150th Tampico Anniversary Museum Program

  Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will resume monthly programs on Sunday, September 21, 2025.  Front and back doors open at 1:00 p.m.; the program begins promptly at 1:30.  The building is accessible to all from a ramp in the back parking lot. Tampico, IL, was founded

Kiwanis Bike Raffles During Paint the Town September 20

  Morrison Kiwanis Club will sell raffle tickets for two youth-sized bikes, during its upcoming Sandwich Sale event on Saturday, September 20, 2025, during Paint the Town in downtown Morrison, IL.  Kiwanians will sell raffle tickets and sandwiches at the corner of Genesee and Main Streets. Bicycle raffle tickets are

Daughters of the American Revolution Gifted Veterans

  Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted this press release and photo. National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), Illinois Rock River Chapter District 2, are always thinking of thoughtful ways to support Resthave Care & Rehabilitation residents throughout the year. From sending cards, gifting goodie bags, to their latest

Clinton Symphony Orchestra Opens September 20

  On Saturday, September 20, 2025, Clinton Symphony Orchestra will open its 72nd Concert Season at 7:30 p.m., in the new Durgin Performing Arts Center at Clinton High School, 817 8th Avenue South, Clinton, IA. The Orchestra welcomes a new Conductor, Dr. Silas Nathaniel Huff.  They will perform music by

Lifelong Learners Series Features 55-Day Kayaker

  Clinton Community College will host the first of the 2025-26 Lifelong Learners Series, with an exciting presentation by Shawn Hamerlinck on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.  Hamerlinck, a Professor at CCC, one of the Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, kayaked the Mississippi River for 55 days, during the summer of 2025. 

Snoopy Shirts for Blood Donors September 11

  Viral Red Cross Peanuts® t-shirts are  back, just in time to celebrate 75 years of Snoopy, smiles, and savings lives.  The American Red Cross is partnering with the beloved PEANUTS brand.  Anyone who comes to donate [by Sunday, September 21, 2025,] will receive one-of-four special designs, while they last.

Rock Falls and Sterling Community Garage Sales

  Community Fall Garage Sales are set to return on Friday, September 19, through Sunday, September 21, 2025, in Rock Falls and Sterling , IL.  This popular community-wide event gives residents the opportunity to clean out their homes, find new treasures, and shop local bargains throughout the Sauk Valley. Maps

Eagle Scout Project Was for the Birds

  The newest fixture along the Rock Falls, IL, Birding Trail comes, thanks to an Eagle Scout Service Project.  This is an important milestone for a youth working toward Scouting’s highest achievement. Ross Eden, a Senior at Sterling High School, recently completed the installation of 12 Bluebird houses at Lawrence

2025 Vacation Bible School Report

  Article and photos were submitted by Lydia Ohlsen. Morrison, IL, Vacation Bible School was Monday, August 4, through Friday, August 8, 2025, at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL. The kids embarked on an Alaskan adventure with Northern Lights glowing over majestic mountains, racing rivers, and

First Biennial Sculpture Exhibition at MIT

  Editor’s note:  Click the link to watch installation of the 20th piece of sculpture, “The Morrison Mavem,” by Melissa Meyer.  She, Curator Charles Yost, and MIT President Chris Scott did the heavy lifting and concrete drilling. Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, will host its First

“The Morrison Maven” 2025 Sculpture Installation

” Editor’s note:  Over Friday, August 29, and Saturday, August 30, 2025,  the final sculpture was installed on the campus of Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL.  The college’s First Biennial Sculpture Exhibition officially opens Saturday, September 20, 2025.  Ten, new, large-scale sculptures were added to the