" Kaywyn Beswick, R.N./Morrison Community ARC Blood Program Leader, submitted the report and photo. The May American Red Cross Morrison Community Blood Drive was held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, in honor and memory of Ron Wiersema, longtime blood donor, and then longtime blood drive volunteer. He passed away from"
" State Representative Ryan Spain (R- 73rd District) gave the following statement in response to Governor JB Pritzker’s comments, about an openness to gas price relief for Illinois taxpayers. “With the Governor joining House Republicans’ call for gas price relief, please allow me to suggest that we start with a"
" The Fulton, IL, Police Department announced the results of its Memorial Day 2026 “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaign. The safety initiative was aimed at increasing seat belt use and keeping roads safe, during one of the busiest travel periods of the year. “Thanks to the efforts of our"
" Editor’s note: On Friday, May 22, 2026, Mediacom was making repairs to their customers’ cable and internet services. After receiving a Mediacom text message stating repairs were completed, about 6:00 p.m., the Editor logged in to complete a press release about Memorial Day events. As she typed,"
" Signage indicates a 2026 Kiwanis Club/Key Club Sandwich Sale, on the southeast corner of U. S. Route 30 and Cherry Street (IL Highway 78.) Known locally as “the sandwich corner,” this space for nonprofit food sales is courtesy of Community State Bank. Sandwich sale season opens Saturday, May 23,"
" POPPIES Memorial Day is known as “National Poppy Day.” Wear a red poppy throughout the weekend to honor the fallen and to support the living, who have worn our Nation’s uniforms. The red, Flanders poppy is a Nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans, since World War I,"
" On Third Thursday, May 21, 2026, The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will open early, allowing the public to gather for home made treats, beverages, and conversation. From 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., the venue becomes an attractive, charming “cafe,” filled with art from floor-to-ceiling and"
" The 2026 Kirkwood Community College Commencement Ceremony was held on Saturday, May 9, at 10:00 a.m., at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in downtown Cedar Rapids IA. Congratulations to all the Kirkwood graduates! Area Illinois students earned the following recognitions: • Erie, Nathan Packer, Certificate and Nathan Packer, Diploma • "
" Photo courtesy of Domini Buikema. Legionnaire Jerry Brearton stated, “Morrison American Legion would like to thank all the volunteers who helped plant 1076 flags on veterans’ graves this morning [Saturday, May 15, 2026], at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, IL. In addition to our dedicated Legionnaires, we received wonderful"
"Editor’s note: Not all Legionnaires are physically able to place 1000 American flags across the burial grounds. Younger volunteer groups will work quickly. Jerry Brearton submitted this press release. In preparation for Memorial Day ceremonies, the American Legion Post in Morrison, IL, will install flags on the graves of Veterans"
" Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted the report. The Morrison, IL, City Council convened on May 11, 2026 without Mayor Scott Vandermyde in attendance. A shortened agenda included the following subjects discussed. • American Legion parade permit approved for Monday, May 25, 2026 • Re-appointment of three-year term to Odell"
" On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, beginning at 7:00 p.m., Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, invites the public to a free, empowering program, filled with the testimony of hope. Aubrey Krueger offers an evening of hope, healing, and real-life testimony. She will share how God met"
" On Saturday, May 9, 2026, at approximately 11:43 a.m., Deputies with the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of a reported traffic crash, involving a vehicle and a four-year-old juvenile bicyclist, on U. S. Route 30 near Blue Goose Road. Upon arrival, Deputies immediately began lifesaving measures"
"Tickets are now available for purchase locally, to attend the Fulton Historical Society Tour of Homes. Tours are Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16, 2026. On Tuesday, May 12, between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m., tickets will be for sale at Fulton Public Library, 501 Tenth Avenue, Fulton."
" Morrison Community High School Class of 1966 will hold its 60th Class Reunion, on the weekend of Friday, October 2, and Saturday, October 3, 2026. A “Meet & Greet” will be held on Friday evening, October 2, at Double G Saloon, 113 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at"