Whiteside County Fair Results: Open Poultry Show (Photos)
MORRISON, IL – Wayde Deaver of Blanchardville, WI took Champion Large Fowl for the third year in a row at the 155th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Open Poultry Show.
August 28, 2026
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Good Growing: Lichen in the Landscape
Earlier this year, I received a question from a community member who stopped into the office, concerned about things growing on their tree that had spread to their deck.
August 28, 2026
Whiteside County Fair Results: Open Horticulture Show
MORRISON, IL – Austin Zink of Rock Falls took Premier Exhibitor Honors at the 155th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Open Horticulture Show.
August 27, 2026
Whiteside County Fair Results: Open Floriculture Show (Photos)
MORRISON, IL – For the eleventh year in a row, Sara Medendorp of Morrison earned Premier Exhibitor Honors at the 155th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Open Floriculture Show.
August 27, 2026
Whiteside County Fair Results: Junior Floriculture Show
MORRISON, IL – Molly Brackemeyer of Morrison earned Premier Exhibitor Honors at the 155th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Junior Floriculture Show.
August 27, 2026
French Creek Park Planting Day on September 5
Join the pollinator production plot committee for a native planting day on Saturday, September 5th from 9 a.m. to noon at French Creek Park in Morrison!
August 20, 2026
Volunteers Needed for Oregon Area Rock River Sweep on Saturday, September 12th
The City of Oregon Sustainability Committee is planning an Oregon Area Rock River Sweep to be held on Saturday, September 12th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The rain date for the event is September 19th.
August 20, 2026
Good Growing: Back to School, Back Outside – Family Fun for Late Summer and Fall
With the onslaught of back-to-school sales, soon to be gone are the lazy days of summer.
August 19, 2026
Art, Music, Food & Wine Tasting at Art in the Park in Rock Falls
Art lovers, music fans and families are invited to experience a full day of creativity and entertainment at the Art in the Park Sculpture Walk & Outdoor Art Gallery on Saturday, August 29th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at RB&W District Park, 201 E. 2nd Street, Rock Falls.
August 18, 2026
Morrison Garden Club’s Featured Garden for August
Morrison Garden Club has awarded the August 2026 featured Garden of the Month to Shaylyn Wescott. Take a drive by 13044 Locust and see what she has created in her yard in one season!
August 14, 2026
