Editor’s note: Girl Scout Week begins Sunday, March 12, 2017. In honor of the impact Girl Scouting made on her life, Lindsey Joens wrote this essay. She is Communications Coordinator at Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois, at the Bettendorf, IA, Council office. I was never a Girl
The Editor interviewed and photographed Tre Oates on Monday, March 6, 2017, on E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Pastor Michael Selburg submitted the following article the next day. I smiled the moment I spotted the young man playing guitar about 4:00 p.m., to no one in particular and anyone who
Morrison High School Wresting Coach Tony Wright submitted the report and photos. It was a great weekend for the Mustang Wrestling Nation! Dylan Keller, left, and Joe Eads, competed in the IHSA State Tournament, Thursday, February 16, through Saturday, February 18, 2017, after both won their individual Sectional the previous
The academic achievements of more than 30 high school students from the Midwest were celebrated at the luncheon. Each student will receive an academic scholarship for their education at the University of Dubuque. One of them was Emma Sitzmore, a student at Morrison High School. Her parents are Nancy and
Old photographs can tell or hint at a story of long-ago people and places. Sometimes they draw us to them, due to the subject matter or an inscription on the back. Such was the case of two photographs of William Howard “Billy” Gray that were given to Morrison Historical Society,
Fulton Chamber of Commerce invites you to celebrate growth with their membership. Two ribbon-cutting ceremonies were held on Friday, February 17, 2017. The first was at 2:00 p.m., at Heid Law Offices, LLC, located at 19670 Waller Road, Fulton, IL. The firm specializes in general law practice, with a focus
Sunshine and the temperature around 64°made for a pleasant day to make an outdoor gift presentation, at 2;00 p.m., on Friday, February 17, 2017. Steve Hollister, representing St. Mary’s Catholic Church Knights of Columbus, presented Tawny Wiersema with a check for $1182.70, to support White Oaks Equestrian Riding Center (WHOA)
The Morrison, IL, Post Office held a Valentine’s Day coloring contest and selected Lylah Harridge, age 4, as the winner. Lylah is pictured with Postmaster Bill Borum. She was presented a $25 gift card for her artistic efforts.
At 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 17, 2017, Morrison Chamber of Commerce members hosted a “Because Nice Matters” presentation at Casey’s General Store, 602 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Store Manager Tonya Jensen was honored. Tonya was nominated for the award by her staff. They said, “She has worked so hard
Dear Editor: The 27th Festival of Trees was a success because of the contributions given by the generosity of the communities served by Hospice of the Rock River Valley. HRRV says thank you to all businesses, organizations, volunteers, decorators, chairpersons, sponsors, donors, and the general public for the generous amount
Clinton Community College has announced the Fall 2016 President’s List. Students must earn a minimum of six credit hours and 4.0 GPA during the term. Only Illinois students are included here. CHADWICK: Ashlyn Shores FULTON: Troy Barnes; Brooke Smith; Jaclyn Toureene; Tabatha Walters; Velaye Weinert HANOVER: Patrick Middendorf MORRISON: Rachel
Dear Bethesda Family, “Bethesda Blaze” Relay For Life Team would like to thank you for supporting our Bethesda Blaze/Scotch Doubles Bowling Tournament held on Sunday, January 29, 2017, at Hilltop Lanes[, Morrison, IL]. Many of you participated in the event or purchased raffle tickets, and we are very thankful for
John Koeppen, McHenry, IL, was named Student of the Month for November 2016 at Morrison Institute of Technology for making a positive impact on the college. Koeppen, a second-year student in Morrison Tech’s Mechanical program, is the son of Bob Koeppen and Jennifer Greske, both of McHenry./p> John should be
January Is National Mentoring Month. One organization that takes that mission to heart is Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS.) Since 1904, BBBS has been changing children’s lives, by matching them with caring adults to guide them on a path to success. Millions of children need a caring adult role model.
Harvey Zuidema was the first recipient of the new Morrison Chamber of Commerce “Citizen of the Year Award.” He was presented the recognition at the Chamber’s Networking Event and Annual Meeting, held Thursday, January 26, 2017, at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL. Zuidema, left, is shown