Early in the morning of Thursday, May 4, 2017, Robert Lee Atherton, 81 of Morrison, IL, became part of the 39th Honor Flight of the Quad-Cities headed to Washington, D. C. He was the only Morrison veteran to participate from the American Legion. Atherton served four years in the United
Clinton Community College student leaders were recognized by the CCC Alumni Association at the annual Student Leader Luncheon. These 21 students were nominated by the CCC staff and faculty, for showing leadership in the classroom, on campus, and in the community. Clinton City Administrator Matt Brooke was the Keynote Speaker
Odell Public Library’s April campaign to improve the Children’s Department is growing day by day. Katie Rider, Children’s Librarian, is pictured with Glenn Peterson and the Big Book display and storage cube, that he recently built and donated to the library. The display easel is used during story time, and
The photograhph was taken by Harridge Photography. One student from the Whiteside County, IL, area will receive a Gallon Grad award from the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center (MVRBC). The Blood Center established the Gallon Grad award to honor students who donate blood at least eight times before graduating from
Recently, a local Mennonite Community from the Tampico, IL, area completed the rigorous certification task for “Rapid Response Search & Rescue,” sponsored by a Christian Aid Ministries program. Illinois Unit #19 trains volunteers “to seek and save in wilderness, water, and disaster” situations. As stated in their brochure, “Our goal
The 2017 Prom Court was introduced during Grand March on Saturday, April 29, in the Morrison High School auditorium. Left-to-right are Reilly Dolan (Jr. Prince); Makayla Troutman (Jr. Princess); Eric Kull; Courtney Stearns; Matt Nichols; Kylie Brands; Dylan Keller; Brooke Stralow; Trysten Frederick; Emma Sitzmore; Ben Vanderlaan; Lauren Voss.
The article was submitted by Tracy Henson, with a photo by Mitch Drolema. Skylar Drolema qualified for the Illinois Age Group State Swim Meet in 15 events. The meet was held at the Rec Plex in Pleasant Prairie, WI, on Thursday, March 9, through Sunday, March 12, 2017. He had
On Thursday, March 23, 2017, four members of the Morrison Cub Scout Pack 328 crossed over into the Morrison Boy Scout Troop 96. Congratulations to the new Scouts. Pictured from left-to-right are Jayden Kershaw, Allen Rumfelt, Blake Adams, and Sebastian Carreno.
Morrison High School Prom is Saturday, April 29, 2017. The royal court gathered for a photograph on Wednesday, April 19. Ten Seniors and two Juniors have been selected. From left-to-right are Seniors Matt Nichols, Kylie Brands, Eric Kull, Courtney Stearns, Ben Vanderlaan, Lauren Vos, Trysten Frederick, Emma Sitzmore, Brooke Stralow,
On Wednesday, April 19, 2017, two Morrison High School Seniors demonstrated their plans to continue their education at universities in Iowa, by signing Letters of Intent. MHS Head Football Coach Cory Bielema, left, stands behind his lineman, Brandon Meier. William Penn University Head Wrestling Coach Eric Reed stands behind Joe
Modern dentistry includes more services than routine cleaning, cavity repair, and orthodontics. Today’s dentists correct nature’s errors; life’s accidents; vanity’s desires. Dr. Craig Peterson, DMD, recognized a service could be offered at Cornerstone Family Dentistry, 521 W. Wall Street, Morrison, IL, and took steps to enhance his skills in the
“Watch our own very special Lisa Vos, RN,” from CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL. Vos was featured “on Harry Connick, Jr, reuniting with the man whose life she saved by performing Mouth-to-Mouth Resuscitation with two other nurses, at a half marathon,” in Key West, FL. The
Michael and Shirley Hart moved to Morrison, IL, on Friday, March 30, 2017, from Paragould, AK. He described their former home as “near 100 miles northwest of Memphis[, TN].” Shirley is al left in the front row, and Michael is in the back, His wife explained, “Our grandkids and daughter
At 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 8, 2017, Morrison Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting ceremony at As Good As New. The resale shop is located at the former Vision Source office of Dr. David Jennings and Dr. Bradley Yaklich, 201 E. Market Street, Morrison, IL. Including the photographer, 21
Andy Beranek Painting was honored with a “Because Nice Matters” recognition on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at the Morrison Chamber of Commerce office, 221 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. His certificate stated, “In recognition of Andy Beranek Painting and his staff going above and beyond, while painting at a local