October 9 Life Chain by Pro-Life Christians

Dear Morrison Citizens: We invite you and to support and participate in the second annual Morrison Life Chain formed by Pro-Life Christians. Life Chain has been an annual event since 1987, both Nationally and worldwide. This year we here in Morrison, IL, hope to build a stronger bond in our

Resthave Royalty Rode in Homecoming Parade

Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted this feature and the Homecoming Parade photos. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation’s, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, announced Homecoming Royalty on Friday, September 29, 2022. Each of our Royalty members were crowned and received a boutonniere or corsage; “Resthave Loves Our Stangs” t-shirt; Homecoming Royalty sash;

Free SHIP Counseling to People on Medicare

The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is an independent Government program with trained Counselors in every State. SHIP is a State program that gets money from the Federal Government to give free local health insurance counseling to people with Medicare. SHIP Counselors are unbiased and can help you with

Clinton Symphony Opens 69th Season

Clinton Symphony Orchestra opens its 69th concert season on Saturday, October 1, 2022, with the first Iowa performance of orchestral music from Jennifer Higdon’s award-winning opera Cold Mountain. A group of orchestras from across the Country commissioned the work. The Clinton concert is actually its second performance, following a Delaware

CGH Dementia Project–Your Chance to Assist

Today, more than 6.5 million Americans are living with dementia; that number is projected to double–reaching nearly 13 million by 2050. Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for 60 to 80 percent of all dementia cases. You can help us raise awareness about the rising incidence

United Way Power of the Purse Fundraiser

United Way of Whiteside County will hold its 11th Annual Power of the Purse To Raise Money for Children’s Books event. The online auction is open to the public. The fundraiser is from 8:00 a.m., on Wednesday, September 29, 2022, through 9:00 p.m., on Tuesday, October 4. The benefits the

The Sharing of Communion Worldwide October 2

Anne Frame submitted this press release. On World Communion Sunday, October 2, 2022, Methodists, in partnership with other denominations worldwide, participate in in Communion, to recognize our unity in Jesus. Begun in 1933, the Reverend Hugh T. Kerr, a Presbyterian Pastor of Pittsburgh,PA, sought to demonstrate the interconnectedness of the

High-Dose Influenza Vaccine Available

The Whiteside County Health Department (WCHD) is pleased to announce thatbeginning on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, High-Dose Quadrivalent Influenza (Flu) vaccine is available for individuals age 65 and older. Those individuals are at increased risk for developing serious complications from flu, compared with younger, healthy adults. During most flu seasons,

What’s New With Northwest Illinois Filmmakers?

It has been a good year for local Northwest Illinois independent filmmakers. This year saw three World Premieres (with one more scheduled for November 12, 2022); numerous invitations to prominent Film Festivals; several nominations and wins for Industry Awards. World Premieres and Red Carpets in 2022The 2022 world premieres for

Girls Scouts of the USA Products Sale

Beginning Wednesday, September 21, 2022, thousands of local Girl Scouts will click “Open!” on their own small businesses. Girl entrepreneurs are kicking off the start of the Fall Product Program, with online and in-person sales, offering gourmet nuts, snacks, candies, and magazines to Girl Scout supporters. Customers can order items

Sleep is Good Medicine

The CGH Sleep Center is participating in the National campaign launched by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), “Sleep is Good Medicine,” by reminding you about the importance of sleep. The campaign is designed to increase public awareness about sleep and its connection to our health. In 2021, the

Residential Tree Planting Incentive by Garden Club

Morrison Garden Club President Sharon Moore submitted this press release. Many of us in Morrison, IL, have lost trees due to storms and disease. Morrison Garden Club would like to help encourage residents to replace some of those trees. The club is sponsoring a “tree planting reimbursement program” this fall.

National Assisted Living Week Fun

Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted the feature and photos. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, celebrated National Assisted Living Week, with special events and prizes for our residents. Indoor and outdoor scavenger hunts were held. Residents were able to choose a Resthave t-shirt or tumbler as a

Viking Mississippi Stops Near Fulton

The feature and photos were submitted by Jacklyn Hanson. Whiteside County, IL, now has another attraction sailing through on the Mississippi River. A new river cruise ship, “Viking Mississippi,” (home port of New Orleans, LA,) made another voyage through the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Lock & Dam #13,

CCC Summer 2022 President’s and Deans’ Lists

Clinton Community College, Clinton, IA, has announced the Summer 2022 President’s and Deans’ Lists of area Illinois scholars. President’s List students must earn a minimum of six credit hours and 4.0 GPA during the term. Fenton:  Carter Jepson Fulton:  Cailyn Piercy and Ethan Rash Lyndon:  Heather Allison Morrison:  Tammy Hoffman