Dear Veteran, The Cities of Savanna, IL, and Sabula, IA, would like to invite you to attend and participate in the events that we are currently planning, to celebrate the dedication of the newly-opened Dale Gardner Veterans Memorial Bridge across the Mississippi River. An outstanding assortment of activities and events
Odell Public Library Friends will host the film “Lion,” beginning at 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in the Program Room. The library is located at 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. “Lion” is a survival story, a poor child’s journey through punishing poverty, and the perils of modern
In late March, thoughts of gardens and planting fields, spring wardrobe and shoe changes, and Easter Egg hunts may be occupying people’s minds. However, there are eight Morrison High School Senior Cheerleaders who are preparing for Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 22, 2018. The girls will hold their first-of-several fundraisers to help
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources Hunter Safety Course will take place over two days, Wednesday, March 28, 2018, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m., and Saturday, March 31, from 8:00 to 4:00 p.m. Trainees must attend both days to be certified. Completion of a Hunter Safety class is a requirement
Editor’s note: Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./American Red Cross Blood Drive Coordinator, submitted this report. It was a sunny day for the spring American Red Cross Blood Drive of 2018. Friday, March 9, was the date, and Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, was the place. Our sponsor
Open Bible Fellowship will host a community blood drive from 3:15 to 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at 11429 Ward Road, Morrison, IL. The drive will take place in the classroom. This Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center drive is open to the public. Donors who last gave blood
Sandra Crouse will host an Open House reception at Loft 112, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. The public is invited to share in the celebration of her 80th birthday. For those unable to attend, her daughter, Ellen Smith, suggests
In spite of a weather forecast of several inches of snowfall predicted for the next day, on Friday, March 23, 2018, some current and past Whiteside County Fair Board members were thinking happily of spring and summer planters, to adorn entrances to the blue and brown commercial buildings. Around 11:00
On Thursday, March 22, 2018, Morrison High School Activities Director Gregg Dolan attended a significant Letter of Intent ceremony for a Senior athlete. In the Library, Dolan told assembled members of the Junior class, “This is the first signing this year. It’s an important step for the student. The opportunity
On Thursday, March 22, 2018, Reilly Dolan signed his Letter of Intent to wrestle for Cornell College in Mount Vernon, IA. The signing was at approximately 2:40 p.m.
As Primary Election night came to a close, [on Tuesday, March 20, 2018,] all Kris Schmidt could do was sigh. “This journey has been a humbling experience,” said Schmidt, a Republican candidate for Sheriff of Whiteside County. “We have spent countless hours getting out to meet voters all over the
I am honored to be Whiteside County’s Democratic Nominee for the Office of Whiteside County Sheriff. Our Sheriff’s Office and our County are facing serious issues. Serious issues require serious leadership. As this County’s next Sheriff, I will work, tirelessly, to tackle head-on the challenges that we face. My
Each and every day, patients across the Country rely on volunteer blood donors when receiving healthcare. Cancer patients, trauma victims, surgery patients, and others may need donated blood products. Hundreds of donations are received at the Robert Fulton Community Center each year! The next American Red Cross Blood Drive at
Chamber Coordinator Meridith Layne submitted this article and photos. Members of the Morrison Chamber Board surprised Ellen and Bart Smith of DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, Morrison, IL, with the March Because Nice Matters Award on Monday, March 19, 2018. They were nominated for their participation in many community
With the kind contributions from supporters of Citizens for Schmidt, Republican Sheriff Candidate Kristopher Schmidt was able to make a donation to the Wright Family Annual Easter Egg Hunt, on Monday, March 19, 2018. Surrounded with Coordinator John Wright and his family, Kris presented John with a $1000 check. It