Non-Highway Vehicles Allowed Within City

One of the largest crowds to attend a Morrison City Council meeting in recent months gathered in the City of Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street (Odell Public Library), Morrison, IL, on Monday, May 24, 2021.  Interests varied, but the majority of attendees were concerned about the outcome of

Class of 2021 Starts a New Journey

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and submitted the photographs. School Principal Cory Bielema welcomed the audience to the graduation of the Morrison High School 2021 Senior Class, with words of encouragement for the departing students and life lessons to follow on their journey.  Bielema’s message flowed with examples

Em Schroeder Will Match Your Bark Park Donation

Emma “Em” Schroeder, Morrison, IL, and her purebred Pomeranian, “Frankie Boy,” issued a fundraising challenge to benefit the future Morrison Bark Park. They will match $500 worth of donations from supporters and dog lovers. The deadline for their matched donations is the first week of June.

Summer Reading Program: Reading Colors Your World

Registration is open for Odell Public Library’s 2021 Summer Reading Program, “Reading Colors Your World.”  This free program–generously sponsored by United Way of Whiteside County–is open to any child pre-school age through 8th grade.  Register your readers online by visiting Odell’s website or Facebook page.

Military and Patriotic Flags on Crosby Road

The Editor drove along Crosby Road, leading to the entrance to Morrison-Rockwood State Park, on Monday, May 24, 2021, a week prior to Memorial Day.  Arrayed along a stone wall were eight, colorful flags, both patriotic and military service branches.  They fluttered in the breeze, attracting deserved recognition.  Hence this

A Giant Foot Visits Northside Elementary!

Northside Elementary School has 261 students, which include Life Skills learners.  On Tuesday, May 11, 2021, between 1:00 and 2:00 p.m., a majority of them had the opportunity to meet a giant, hairy-toed, masked, talking foot.  You can imagine the looks on their faces!

County Car Cruise June 5

Lloyd DeShane reported, “Please join us for County Cruise 2 on Saturday, June 5, 2021. Any vehicle that can cruise at 55 MPH is welcome [If you have] any questions, please contact Lloyd DeShane at 815-535-3240.