On pages 13-15 of the “Illinois Farm Bureau Partners” Summer 2022 issue, is an article that demonstrates how farming plays a vital role in promoting beneficial bees, butterflies, and more. Kim Hill contributed the article “The BUZZ about Pollinators.” Notable Pollinator Statistics In 2017, Illinois established milkweed as the Official
Parallel rows of newly-sprouted corn plants marched across the landscape on Friday, May 27, 2022. This acreage lay along Bishop Road under a canopy of lowering skies, in the early afternoon. Grassy borders had been trimmed recently.
Marc Adami wrote the feature and supplied the photo. Adami wrote, “A great thank you goes to Flood Control and Water Quality expert, Professor Larry Weber from the University of Iowa. He spoke to us in April 2022, with a great presentation and Question and Answer session. “The Whiteside Forum
Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, welcomes local youth to enjoy these two events. Saturday, May 28, 2022, is the deadline for required registration, for the upcoming “Oceans of Possibilities” Summer Reading Club. It is designed for children age three through current eighth grade. Club members will
Jerry Brearton submitted the feature and photos. Morrison American Legion Post 328 and several volunteers (ages from 15 to 92) planted over 1000 flags on veterans’ graves, on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison, IL. The flags will stay in place until the 4th of June. Below,
Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society will take you on a memory ride aboard the historic Sterling-Dixon, IL, Trolley, at their Sunday, May 15, 2022, meeting and program. The location is the Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. Third Street, Sterling, with a start time of 2:00 p.m. After the program, enjoy refreshments.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting more than two million acres in offers, from agricultural producers and landowners, through the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General signup. This included more than 25,000 acres in Illinois. This is the first of the program’s multiple
United Way of Whiteside County CEO Keri Olson submitted the press release and photograph. For 102 years, this imposing, two-story, brick edifice has been a gathering place, at 502 First Avenue, Sterling, IL. It began as a church, welcoming life-long parishioners and visitors, and celebrating baptisms, Sunday Schools programs, weddings,
Master Gardeners will hold a Spring Bargain Plant Sale this year. The event is Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Cattail Park, in Fulton, IL. Follow 8th Avenue north, out of town, toward the Golf Course. Doors open at 8:00 a.m., and the sale ends at noon. How does the Plant
Sharon Moore submitted this press release and photo. Morrison Garden Club again will hold a Plant Sale this year. The event is Saturday, May 21, 2022, in the City of Morrison Community Room, located at 307 S. Madison Street, in Morrison, IL. Doors open at 9:00 a.m., and the sale
Editor’s note: Do not arrive before 5:00 to line up. Cars must not stop on Lincolnway. If there is a line, please drive around the block; approach the Church by driving down Genesee Street. Park on the west side of the street; servers will bring your meal(s) to you.
Anne Frame submitted the article and photographs. A community library has one purpose. That is to serve its patrons, from all ages, helping to educate, inform, and find enjoyment in the countless books on the many shelves. Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, has throughout its history
The City of Morrison donated $12,500 to the Morrison Bark Park, on St. Patrick’s Day, Thursday, March 17, 2022. Those funds combined with $5000 from Morrison Area Development Corporation (MADC) have made it possible to raise the fence, by the end of May or June. Stay tuned for information about
Media Director Karla Burn submitted this feature and the pictures. Copper, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Therapy dog, visited Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Thursday March 31, 2022. He is a Golden Doodle, whose sire and dam were a Golden Retriever and Poodle. He brought his
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this article and submitted the pictures. On Good Friday, April 15, 2022, the annual Morrison, IL, Crosswalk, arranged by the Morrison Ministers Council, originated at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, and concluded at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson