Over 1500 rubber ducks were dumped on the floor of Community State Bank’s meeting room, 220 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, at 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. These ducklings reside at the bank, housed in black storage tubs, until some local group needs them for an event. Smothered
Four members of a Sauk Valley area, non-profit organization–Make Teal Real (Ovarian Cancer Awareness)–gathered on Tuesday, May 18, 2015, to present a memorial donation to Principal Jennifer Oetting, administrator of Northside School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL. The $5000 is “for further development of the track” which former teacher
“The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood.” This American Red Cross endorsement is familiar, because it is always the situation during the spring and summer months. As people become involved in outdoor activities, sports events, and vacations,precious blood donations drop. Unfortunately, the number of patients who need
Editor’s note: I mistakenly implied the general public was invited to this Chamber of Commerece Business After Hours Reception and Ribbon Cutting. This event is for Chamber members and guests. Kunes Country Auto Group of Morrison will host an invitation-only, Grand Opening Reception from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Thursday,
Morrison City Council had planned to hold a Special Council Meeting on Thursday, May 21, 2015, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room. The lone agenda item follows. The meeting was cancelled Wednesday, May 20. Items
The Clinton Community College Adult Basic Education department will celebrate the High School Equivalency (HSE) Graduation on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., in the Clinton Community College Auditorium, 1000 Lincoln Boulevard, Clinton, IA. Twenty-five students will participate in the ceremony, with graduate addresses to be given by three
On Wednesday, May 20, 2015, Morrison Chamber of Commerce Board members and the public will execute a Cash Mob hit on a Morrison, IL, Chamber business. Mobsters of any age should meet at 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber office, 221 W. Main Street, Morrison, to receive your target name and
Jennifer’s Dance Center (JDC) is offering an Adult Dance Class–geared to be a low impact workout but still artistically interesting. After a warm up, movement will be pulled from many styles of dance: ballet, theatrical jazz, pop, contemporary, and more. Adult classes begin Wednesday, May 20, 2015, and continue through
Morrison Historical Society has invited Terry Dingmon of Clinton, IA, as featured speaker on Sunday, May 17, 2015. Doors open at 1:00 p.m., with his presentation beginning at 1:30, at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Dingmon will share his experiences during the Korean Conflict. His talk includes
As a highlight of the Thomson, IL, Sesquicentennial, Lewis Frosch has written and will direct the pageant play “Thomson’s Town.” The original dramatic work will be presented on Friday, July 24, 2015. Frosch will hold casting calls for interested parties and thespians at the York Public Library Upper Room, 1005
Share a pancake, eggs, and sausage breakfast with Morrison Fire Department firefighters. They will serve you from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the station, 206 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. In the afternoon meet your friends at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, for a program honoring Korean
Tyler Tichler, son of Brian and Landi Tichler, was selected as April Student of the Month for his outstanding effort and performance, at Whiteside Area Career Center, 1608 Fifth Avenue, in Sterling, IL. Tichler studies Computer Tech at the Center. “The staff shares
Do you love “Downton Abbey?” delicious full-bodied tea? delectable tea time treats? lively conversation? Don’t miss this delightful fund-raising event on behalf of Morrison Community Hospital Foundation (MCHF.) Proceeds will directly benefit the Hospital, including Emergency Room improvements. Afternoon tea will be served at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4,
The public is invited to the Annual Memorial Day meal on Monday, May 25, 2015, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL. This observance has been an event since the 1930’s. The barbecue dinner will be served in the church basement for
Listeners in their vehicles or at home can keep up to date with Morrison, IL, happenings by WSDR radio, 1240 AM, beginning Monday, May 18, 2015, at 9:10 a.m. Chamber of Commerce and Morrison Area Development Corporation Executive Director Kim Ewoldsen initiates a live radio interview and question-and-answer session. She