Morrison

Attendees can learn why Nordic countries are the happiest nations, as ranked by the United Nations. The presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer session.

Originally opened in 1987, Happy Joe’s Pizza and Ice Cream in Morrison is a franchised location owned and operated by Lynn and Kevin Kenady.

Morrison’s Winter Park officially opened Saturday, Jan. 11, offering ice skating, hockey goals, and a fire pit to keep warm. A sledding hill is also on site.

There will be no late fees or penalties applied to the January utility bills for city of Morrison accounts that are otherwise in good standing.

Looking for something to do over the next few weeks in the Sauk Valley? Here is our list of five things to do in the area.

There will be a summary of the 2024 productions and plans for 2025 will be discussed.

The dusting of snow, coupled with 20-degree temperatures and a stiff wind on Friday, provided enough of a base for sleds and one snow board to slide down the hill.

Last week’s smattering of snow wasn’t much to make a fuss about for northern Illinois residents, but for a Florida family visiting Morrison it was all that and more when they visited the sledding hill at Morrison's Winter Park on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025.

Outdoor ice rinks are a great way to have fun, fit in some physical activity and enjoy fresh air this winter.

Jordan L. Kaye taken into custody in Sterling on Whiteside, Rock Island county arrest warrants.

Whiteside County voters in April 2025 will once again be asked to consider a countywide sales tax to help fund emergency dispatch services.

The money comes from the Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grant from the state of Illinois. The splash pad project will be located on the AFC school grounds in Ashton, along Highway 38.

The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Palm Sunday, April 13, at St. Peter’s. Singers from throughout the area are invited to be a part of this group.

The Fulton City Council during a special session Thursday night selected Chad Hermes to replace Chief Nick Neblung when he leaves the position in January. Hermes started his career in Rock Falls and has also served in Albany and Morrison.

The April House Children’s Advocacy Center of Whiteside County recently purchased the building at 201 W. Market St. in Morrison from Crossroads Community Church of Morrison.

Lee Center UCC Church and Amboy Lions Club will host chili luncheon Jan. 12.

Sterling’s Park District is set to receive $600,000, while Morrison will get $81,500.

Looking for something to do in the Sauk Valley? Here is a list of five suggestions for events happening over the next few weeks.

$100,000 grant award announcement Monday night coincides with council’s acceptance of newly completed strategic plan.

Festivities included wagon rides, singers and Santa.

Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20; 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21; and 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, at Emmanuel Church, 202 E. Morris St., Morrison.

The Morrison Institute of Technology is investing in the future of local manufacturing with the construction of a new wing to its Innovation Center, officials said.

Morrison Community Hospital held a groundbreaking event for its $14 million two-story addition Thursday.

Morrison Community Hospital broke ground Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 on a $14 million addition that will double the footprint of the current clinic.

Two community theater troupes will present holiday-themed performances this weekend – one in Polo and the other in Morrison.

To address rapid patient growth, Morrison Community Hospital will build a $14 million two-story addition on the hospital’s south side. The groundbreaking is set for 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5.

Old Man Winter failed to stop runners from taking part in Morrison’s second annual Turkey Trot on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.

The Rock River Valley International Fellowship, a partner of the program, welcomed 15 students who have been staying with eight different host families in Dixon, Sterling and Morrison over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Rock River International Fellowship has been hosting 15 University of Chicago students as an introduction to the area and the Thanksgiving holiday.

Christmas walk and visits with Santa planned in Dixon.

The event starts at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincoln Way in Morrison. Visitors can drop off their gifts to be wrapped and pick them back up at 3 p.m.

Tractor Supply Co.'s new store is at 15700 Lincoln Road in Morrison.

Performances are Dec. 6, 7.

The ninth annual End Polio Now Walk was sponsored this year by Rotary clubs of the Sauk Valley area, including the Dixon, Morrison, Rock Falls, Sterling Noon and Twin Cities Sunrise clubs.

Stressed duties, lack of personnel at the agency and a concern for his own health cited as reasons for leaving.

The Rock Falls City Council heard a report Tuesday night about the consequences of a failed referendum that would have instated a 0.5% sales tax throughout Whiteside County to help fund emergency dispatch services.

Fire damaged a Sterling apartment building Tuesday night, causing three people to suffer smoke inhalation symptoms and two cats to be resuscitated.

Events in Sterling, Rock Falls, Dixon and Morrison listed.

“It’s A Wonderful Life” is the theme of Erie’s Hometown Holiday Parade scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7.

Plenty of activities are planned for Prophetstown Proud’s 39th annual Lighted Christmas Parade at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30.

Students and volunteers started building the greenhouse in June.

Panel members include Emily Hammer, executive director of the Whiteside County Senior Center in Sterling; Karla Burn, marketing director at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison; and Chris Burks, social worker at Resthave.

“The Nutcracker” will be performed at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at Centennial Auditorium, Sterling High School.

Bosma-Renkes & Bosma-Gibson Funeral Homes will hold their annual Holiday Remembrance Program on Sunday, Nov. 10.

Love Lights the Way to Hometown Holidays is Nov. 21-23 in Rock Falls; Organ concert is Nov. 24 at St. Paul Lutheran in Dixon.

CrossView Church, 703 14th Ave. in Fulton, offers a free community meal called The Table every Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.

The celebration will begin at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park St., Morrison.

Harmon church's soup supper is next week, Rock Falls' Love Lights the Way to Hometown Holidays set for Nov. 21-23

The Prophetstown-Lyndon Food Pantry is open every Tuesday from 9-11 a.m. at the American Legion Hall at 215 Washington St.

Work scheduled to be completed by Nov. 1.