The Board of Directors of Blackhawk Hills Regional Council (BHRC) is seeking qualified applicants to serve on its 18-member governing board. One position is available in both Lee County and Whiteside County. A board member must be able to attend six meeting per year, held bi-monthly, in Lanark, IL, from
On Sunday April 2, 2017, Citizens First Bank employees presented a donation to representatives of the Gateway After Prom committee. Pictured from left-to-right are Joshua Bolen, Heather Farwell, Haley Burken, Jean Buikema, Jessica Winkel, Barb Olsen, Kathy Forrest, and Gary Determan.
Is there a shrimp harvest in Northwest Illinois’ future? The New Mexico Shrimp Co., headquartered in Mesquite, NM, has started to reach out to the Northwest Illinois region and is looking for potential partners. The company grows fresh, locally-grown shrimp, using a proprietary process developed at New Mexico State University’s
It is never too early to begin planning your retirement! Please join First Wealth Financial Group for a free, informative Retirement Workshop and Dinner on Thursday, February 18, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. The event will be held in the City of Morrison Community Room of Odell Public Library, 307 S.
Kindermusik classes provide fun, music, and movement activities to foster brain development in babies and young children, while helping them bond with parents. Psychologists, neuroscientists, and experts in early childhood development have demonstrated that music does more for children than bring them joy; it helps their brain make the connections
Randy Venema, Fulton, IL, has been a Licensed Insurance Agent since 1984, amassing extensive training in life and health insurance and annuities. He is a Certified Senior Adviser, Estate Planner, and Annuity Adviser as well. Venema’s mission statement is “to make the Christian tradition of health care sharing available and
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On Thursday, April 23, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. Angie VanderVinne Agency will host a complimentary Educational Workshop, “Strategies for Maximizing Your Social Security Benefits.” The location is Happy’s Joe’s, 109 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.
Creating a transition plan to make sure a farm continues as a productive, agricultural business can be challenging. Farm women can have a key role in successful farm transitions. “Managing for Today and Tomorrow,” a new Annie’s Project course for women, will be held at the Whiteside County Extension Office,
The Directors of Camanche, IA,-based 1ST Gateway and Morrison, IL,-based MCFCU have approved a partnership after signing an “Intent to Merge” agreement to combine the two organizations. The Directors of both credit unions agree that their memberships will gain from this merger through expanded locations, enhanced product and service offerings,
For the 4th consecutive year, Sauk Valley Shop Small will be celebrating Small Business Saturday® throughout the Sauk Valley on Saturday, November 29, 2014. This is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses across the Country. At recent Council meetings, Mayors Lee, Wescott, and Burke, of Sterling, Rock Falls, and
A celebration took place on Sunday, October 19, 2014 in downtown Morrison. A street closure complete with a band and lots of baked goods to help Liz Fishbach celebrate her two years in business on the main street. Many residents came out to enjoy the great food, music, and several
Clean cars raised money for the Morrison Friends Food Pantry, as well as other food pantries across the Nation. During the 2014 fifth annual, “Food Raiser” campaign, 141 Super Wash® car washes have raised $45,061, with checks sent to local food pantries. Many thanks to the participants who washed their
In less than one minute online, you can cast a vote for a Morrison, IL, business that will qualify them for a Mission Main Street Grant of $250,000. The grant request has been filed with JPMorgan Chase Bank, but a minimum of 250 public votes is necessary to continue the
After eight successful years in Clinton, IA, Krumpets Bakery & Café is moving to a larger space in Fulton, IL. The new location, 1016 4th Street, is right in the heart of Fulton’s business district. Krumpets’s last day in Clinton will be Saturday, July 13, 2013. We will serve a