Hannah Rillie to Receive Degree

Hannah Rillie, Morrison, IL, is among more than 1900 prospective candidates for degree, who attending the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Virtual Commencement exercises.  The ceremony will be held on Sunday, December 19, 2021,  in Milwaukee, WI. Rillie will earn her College of Letters and Science, Master of Arts degree. UWM is

Regional Collaboration to Address Workforce Challenges

The last few years haven’t been easy years for Northwest Illinois manufacturers, and 2022 will get even more challenging.  Workforce challenges have been, and remain, one the biggest challenges facing employers in Northwest Illinois.  If the region’s manufacturers are to remain competitive, this problem needs to be addressed. With a

Coons and Zuidema on Dean’s List

On Tuesday, October 5, 2021, Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA, released its Dean’s, List for the Summer 2021 semester.  Two local women achieved a 3.3 grade point average or higher, after completing 12 or more credit hours at the college. Claire Coons and Laura Zuidema are from Morrison, IL.

Resthave Delivers Meal for Fire Fighters September 1

Resthave Care & Rehabilitation Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted the feature and photograph. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue,  Morrison, IL, took a meal to the Morrison Fire Department on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, to thank them for their service and all they do for the community. The meal

CCC Summer 2021 President’s and Dean’s Lists

Clinton Community College has announced the Summer 2021 President’s List.  Students must earn a minimum of six credit hours and 4.0 GPA during the term.  Area Illinois towns are listed. Fulton:  Hannah Baker, Olivia Daley, and Rikki King Lyndon:  Heather Allison Morrison:  Katelyn Vos Thomson:  Cassie Johnson. Clinton Community College

District Budget and Personnel Approved for 2021-22

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. Morrison Community Unit School District #6 Board of Education convened on Monday, June 21, 2021, without an elected President, following the resignation of Gus Linke, Jr.  Superintendent Scott Vance administered the Presidential duties for the four attending Board members.

Morrison Institute of Technology Spring 2021 Graduates

Chris Krum wrote, “Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, is honored to announce our Spring 2021 graduates. Twenty-three students received an Associate of Applied Science Degree, in one-of-three specialties. Sarah Long took the class photograph.

Morrison Institute of Technology Spring Semester Academic Honors

Editor’s note:  The Academic Honors lists include only area Illinois students. Chris Krum wrote, “Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, is pleased to announce our Academic Honors for the Spring 2021 semester. The following students have been named to the President’s List and Dean’s List.”

Class of 2021 Starts a New Journey

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and submitted the photographs. School Principal Cory Bielema welcomed the audience to the graduation of the Morrison High School 2021 Senior Class, with words of encouragement for the departing students and life lessons to follow on their journey.  Bielema’s message flowed with examples