Save the date to reconnect with former Morrison High School classmates. The ladies of the “MCHS Class of ’66” will hold an alumna lunch, on Monday, May 13, 2019, at 12:00 p.m., at Happy Joe’s Pizza, 109 W. Main Street, in Morrison, IL. The cost is $10 and includes a
Take a spring stroll into the past at a recreated pioneer village beside the Mississippi River. Join the Early American Crafters and guest interpreters at Heritage Canyon on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during our annual Dutch Days celebration. The location
Stop in for lunch at the Community State Bank “Sandwich Corner,” on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Members of Masonic Dunlap Lodge #321 A.F. & A. M. will man the grills at IL Route 78 and U. S. Highway 30. Pork chops, brats, chips, and beverages will be available from 11:00
Morrison Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting ceremony for a new, downtown business at 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Josh and Kelly West officially opened their charming, second-floor rental property on Thursday, April 25, 2019. Named after the H. A. Boyd building next door at 114 E. Main, this
On Monday evening, April 29, 2019, after graduation and before the last class began, Morrison Chamber of Commerce Coordinator Meridith Layne rounded up the Morrison Grand Squares. She presented members with a customer service recognition. Janet Fisher holds the certificate. The square dance club meets at the City of Morrison
Paul Schmidt is one of the international artists who sell their creations at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. A 1970 graduate of Morrison High School, Schmidt lives in Costa Rica. So when he comes home to visit, it is a special occasion. To capitalize on
Publisher and Advertising Manager Sue Patten has retired after 30 years employment at 100 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, offices of W. N. S. Publications. Her retirement party was Friday, April 26, 2019. She has followed a traditional, vertical career path. In May 1988 she began work two days a
“I have had the great fortune of having many influential women in my life–both past and present. In honor of National Women’s History Month, I would like to recognize great women from District 71,” said State Representative Tony McCombie. “We all know women who have influenced our lives, teachers, nurses,
The Lyndon Area Historical Society will feature a PowerPoint program entitled “The Lincoln Assassination: Manhunt and Trial” presented by Ronald H. Koehn. It is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, May 5, 2019, at the former Lyndon Congregational Church, 405 Fourth Street, Lyndon, IL. As the bloody Civil War ended
Today, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at 9:15 a.m., Congresswoman Cheri Bustos will speak with students participating in the Sauk Valley Community Leadership Program and the Whiteside Area Career Center Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) program. Congresswoman Bustos will share with the young student leaders her experiences in Congress; what it is
Article contributed by Sharon Moore. Spring has sprung finally, and we are all anxious to get in our gardens and yards to start gardening! So far, Mother Nature has been a bit kinder to us this year. That means, as of right now, Morrison Garden Club plans to hold our
Rock Valley Physical Therapy, 635 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, was honored with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, for becoming a new member of Morrison Chamber of Commerce. The event took place on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. The treatment center is across Sawyer Road from DQ Grill & Chill. Enter from the
The Morrison Junior High Swim Team had a successful 2019 season. Morrison swimmers started their season strong with a win over East Moline Middle School (Morrison 191, East Moline 114.) They swam Rock Island Junior High next and outscored them by five points (Morrison 155, Rock Island 150.) MJHS finished
On Thursday, April 25, 2019, First Presbyterian Church of Morrison, IL, will celebrate their 10th anniversary of hosting Free Community Meals. The celebratory meal on April 25 will feature roasted beef tenderloin, grilled marinated chicken breasts, rosemary baked potatoes, honey glazed carrots, buttered corn, fresh green salad, beverages, and desserts.
Three local, female vocalists will borrow an idea from the iconic “Three Tenors” and present a recital at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, in Morrison, IL. The performance is at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, April 28, 2019. Kathryn Janicek, Lauren Lee, and Elizabeth Yaklich will each perform about