Supper Tonight at Pizza Ranch Supports WHOA

Pizza and other meal choices will be available for supper tonight, Monday, January 8, 2024, if you take the family to Pizza Ranch, 1377 11th Street N. W., Clinton, IA. Pizza Ranch and White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center, WHOA, are partnering in a fundraiser. It will benefit this organization with

Comic Book Workshop Ends with Art, Cocoa, and Popcorn

Editor’s note: Photos were supplied by Youth Services Coordinator Katie Rider (Odell Public Library) and The Loft on Main Volunteer Pat McGarvey . McGarvey and Volunteer Sarah Bull assisted at the party. Twenty-eight, comics-loving Morrison, IL, youngsters took part in a Comic Book Workshop, on Thursday, January 4, 2024. Katie

City of Morrison 2023: A Year in Review

Morrison, IL, City Administrator Brian Melton offers a report, “2023: A Year In Review,” to the community. “It provides some highlights and accomplishments of the City in the past year.” The report can be accessed by this link: 2023; A Year In Review.

When Will Mass Media Focus on Serious Issues?

This essay was written by Dr. Arthur C. Donart, PhD, Korean Veteran. I wish our media would focus its attention on the issues that confront us, rather than the cheap shots that politicians are taking to discredit their opponents. So, Nikki Haley changed her mind about raising the gas tax.

December 29 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made, and Citations issued since Friday, December 29, 2023. Arrests: None The following Citations were issued.     Date     Name   Age     Address     Violation Cited 12-30-2023 Olivia Lewis 30 Prophetstown, IL Speeding 12-30-2023 Joseph Broughton 33 Morrison, IL No Valid

CGH Sunshine Winner Candance Bousum, CNA

Candance Bousum, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) on 3rd Floor Medical Unit, was recently recognized as a recipient of the Sunshine Award for extraordinary service. The Sunshine Award was created to honor and recognize outstanding service and compassionate care, by those in non-nursing roles, such as CNAs, CMTs, or MAs.

CGH DAISY Winner Karen Hosler, RN

Karen Hosler, a Registered Nurse in the CGH Emergency Department, is a recipient of the prestigious DAISY Award for extraordinary Nurses. An International program, this award is presented to Nurses around the world, who go above and beyond for their patients and demonstrate extraordinary compassionate care. “We recently brought our

Orville Knox Goodenough, Jr. (1930 – 2024)

Orville Knox Goodenough, Jr., age 93, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Genesis East Medical Center in Davenport, IA. Orville was born June 10, 1930, to Orville, Sr. and Helen (Montgomery) Goodenough. He lived on the family farm on Garden Plain Road, with a few exceptions, all

Mildred “Mille” Douglas (1938 – 2024)

Mildred “Mille” Alvena Douglas, 85, of Erie, IL, died Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, Morrison, IL. Mille was born April 4, 1938 in Bushnell, IL, the daughter of Burdette and Eula Alvena (Ide) Huff. She was married to Don I. Douglas on June 18, 1955. Mille

ARC Blood Drive January 11

The first community American Red Cross Blood Drive of 2024 will be held Thursday, January 11, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. The drive will run from noon to 6:00 p.m. Currently, there are 13 double red cell/PowerRed appointments available, and there are 12 whole

DAR Good Citizen Awards

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has three guiding principles, which define their multi-faceted programs, activities, and sponsorships: Patriotism, Education, and Historic Preservation. The DAR Good Citizens program and Scholarship Contest encourages and rewards the qualities of good citizenship. Open to all High School Seniors enrolled in public or

First Presbyterian Drive-Up Community Meal

  First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will host their first free, Community Drive-Up Meal of 2024, on Thursday, January 25, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. (or until food runs out.) The meal features Beef and Veggie Soup. Drive up to 300 N. Genesee Street; please stay in

Forest Improvement Workshop

This event will be an indoors workshop in a classroom setting, held at the City of Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Sponsored by the Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District, registration begins at 8:30 a.m., on Saturday, January 13, 2024. The free session runs from

Impact Life Blood Drive January 19

Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will host a Blood Drive, on Friday, January 19, 2024, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. The location is the first floor Conference Room. Persons with appointments will be given priority, but walk-ins are welcome. The last date to have previously donated