Social Studies and Driver Education Teacher Brian Bartoz supplied the photographs. On Saturday, April 26, 2025, Morrison Lions Club hosted its annual–now community -wide–Recycle Day at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL. From 9:00 a.m. to noon, 184 vehicles streamed through the grounds, dropping off
Rotarian Mick Welding submitted the feature and photo. Four Rotarians and an honorary member applied Rotary Stickers on four boxes of bicycle helmets. Thank you to Scott Vandermyde, Stan Steines, Mick Welding, Ellen Smith, and honorary member Bart Smith, for taking time to prepare to the bike helmets. Morrison
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes Sacred Call to their outdoor stage, on Monday, May 26, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., for our Memorial Day Kick-Off. Join us for an evening of praise and worship. For this opening of our outdoor worship services, come at
Forty-one Clinton Community College student leaders were recognized by the Alumni Association at the annual Student Leader Luncheon. Students were nominated by the staff and faculty, for showing leadership in the classroom, on campus, and in the community. The Fulton, IL, Student Leaders are Isabella Adams, Missie Fullmer, and
The Clinton Community College Diversity Team is collaborating with the Gateway History Club and City of Clinton, IA, to offer Bus Tours highlighting our community’s heritage. Clinton Community College, located at 1000 Lincoln Boulevard in Clinton, is one of the Eastern Iowa Community Colleges. The community bus tours are
In anticipation of a new season of crop production, on Thursday, May 15, 2025, the Editor photographed these well-groomed acres. They lay between Norrish and Hazel Roads. Not a speck of green indicated what would soon emerge. It was clear, however, that unseen seeds were poised to creep through
Editor’s note: The photo of de Immigrant windmill was submitted by Jude Holesinger on behalf of Johan Van Dyke, a Miller from The Netherlands. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the windmill in Fulton, IL, Volunteer Millers at de Immigrant will host a program by Bob Newton. He will
Last year, local Amish school children benefited from a new school building, in the Spring Valley, IL, area. To raise funds for supplies, the public is invited to a community-wide “Good Home Cooked Dinner and Bake Sale.” The dinner will be held Friday, May 23, 2025, from 3:30 to
This feature was written by Ranae Rickels. The Editor took the photographs. In partial sun on the corner of highways 78 and 30 are three large, white pots, contrasting the red brick wall. Each pot has a new addition–a trellis to support beautiful climbing vines. The two, outside planters
The 4th Annual Bellson Music Fest will be held Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 201 E. Second Street, Rock Falls, IL. This festival celebrates the legacy of Louie Bellson (1924-2009), the Rock Falls native who rose to become the renowned drummer, composer, band leader, and six-time Grammy nominee. The
The windmill in Fulton, IL, named de Immigrant, turns 25 this year. On Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Fulton will celebrate this milestone anniversary with games, bake-off, tours, and a rededication of the authentic Dutch windmill. Because Fulton was largely a Dutch community, the
Editor’s note: This news report was written by Dave Selvig of Quad-City Times newspaper. The Editor shortened the information. Bret Bielema is an area Illinois success story. Born in Silvis, he grew up in Prophetstown. University of Illinois Head Football Coach Bret Bielema recently signed a new, six-year contract.
Morrison Fire Department is a not-for-profit organization that provides critical protection and various emergency services for the community of Morrison, IL, as well as aid to surrounding areas. A significant–and tasty–fundraiser will be held inside the station on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Donations
Those interested in early Illinois history are encouraged to attend a free, public event, at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, in Morrison, IL. Dr. Tom Wadsworth will present research into “The Role of the Stagecoach in the Formation of Northwest Illinois, from 1828 to1855.” For this event only,
Join a convivial group of “Loft Lovers” during the monthly Third Thursday, May 15, 2025. One Thursday a month, The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, opens early, allowing folks to gather for conversation with complimentary, home made treats and beverages. From 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.,