Northside Elementary School will host a blood drive on Monday, January 7, 2019, from 3:00 to 6:15 p.m. The drive will be held in the school cafeteria, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL. The blood drive is open to the public, and is part of the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood
Until Sunday, January 6, 2019, the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, IA, will offer free admission for all, thanks to the support of the Hunt and Diane Harris Family Foundation, Arconic, and Genesis Health System. This includes full access to all of the museum’s current exhibitions, including “French Moderns: Monet
The Sterling Municipal Band is kicking off 2019 with its 25th Annual Winter Pops Concert, on Friday, January 4, 2019. The free concert begins at 7:00 p.m., and is being held at Abiding Word Church, 806 E. Lynn Boulevard, Sterling, IL. Doors will open at 6:00. Interim Co-Directors, both of
Odell Public Library Friends begins the new year of movies with a film that is energetic, fun-loving, and song-filled! The musical “Mamma Mia!” will be shown on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., in the Program Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The movie celebrates the music of
On Tuesday, November 27, 2018, local students were recognized by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, as 2019-2020 State Scholars. These students rank in the top ten percent of high school Seniors from across the State, based on a combination of their ACT or SAT test scores and their class rank
Albany Community Supporters, formerly the Albany Chamber of Commerce, after many years of service to the Albany Community, held its final meeting on Monday, December 17, 2018. The organization distributed all funds in its treasury to local organizations. A time of fellowship and light refreshments followed the presentation of the
Editor’s note: Jerry Brearton submitted the press release and photo. On Monday, December 17, 2018, The American Legion Post 328 in Morrison, IL, delivered 38 “Gifts to Yanks That Gave” [https://giftstotheyanks.org] to veterans living in the three nursing homes in Morrison. Veteran residents are given a choice of usually three
The Winter solstice, on Friday, December 21, 2018, was celebrated by Morrison Fire Department in Morrison, IL, as they demonstrated “Caring for Our Community.” Their outreach event began in 2008. After a decade of collecting toys and other gifts for children, Fireman Rob Hudson said, “Most people who are involved in [the
The Morrison Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the Citizen of the Year Award. All nominees and the winners will be honored at the Morrison Chamber of Commerce Networking Event and Annual Meeting, scheduled for Thursday, January 17, 2019, at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL.
Ronald H. Koehn of Fulton, IL, retired from teaching Social Studies at Fulton High School in 2003. He continues to educate the public through programs on various historical topics. On Tuesday, January 15, 2019, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Koehn will present “Theodore Roosevelt: Enough for Two Lifetimes” at Odell
Editor’s note: Photos were submitted by Pastor Toni Lucas. On Friday, December 14, 2018, American Legion Post 328 member Jerry Brearton of Morrison, IL, received word that the Color Guard for a Saturday, December 15, veterans tribute in Albany, IL, had fallen through. He reported late Saturday, “I was able
Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, hosted the fourth annual Cub Scout Space Derby on Tuesday, November 27, 2018., beginning at 6:00 p.m. Rockets literally flew across the Assisted Living Lounge of during the f Beginning at on T 22 youngsters from Pack #328 brought their individually-designed rockets to
Dear Editor: The 29th Festival of Trees was a success because of the contributions given by the generosity of the communities served by Rock River Hospice & Home. RRHH says thank you to all businesses, organizations, volunteers, decorators, chairpersons, sponsors, donors, and the general public, for the generous amount of
At the Wednesday, December 12, 2018, meeting the Morrison Rotary Club announced the Students of the Month. The honorees are Michelle Edwards and Jacob Schlegel. Michelle is the daughter of Tom and Nancy Edwards. She is Co-President of Key Club, which provides her with numerous projects to serve her community.
Santa Claus is stopping his sleigh for a short time, at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, December 19, 2018. He is looking forward to meeting local girls and boys from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. All children will receive a free, wood Christmas ornament, made