Currently, the five members of Scouts BSA Troop 96 are fundraising, to experience a late-June camping experience. They will attend Camp Medicine Mountain Scout Ranch & Adventure Base, near Custer, South Dakota. The cost for the Scouts and two leaders is $2400. They have planned a supper fundraiser
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Legionnaire/Dr. Stephan A. Schroeder, a 53-year member of Morrison Post 328 who currently lives in Mandan, ND, was awarded a Quilt of Valor from the Missouri River Quilts of Valor at the Bismarck Amvets Post #9 in North Dakota. The mission of the Quilts of Valor Foundation is to cover
Mick Weldon submitted these press releases. “Congratulations to these outstanding Morrison High School students and new, adult member!” Sarah Weston (left) is the daughter of Annette and Dennis Weston. She is involved in Band (Drum Major for three years); theater; Key Club (President); Scholastic Bowl; Prom Committee; Orchestra; Madrigals; She
Morrison High School Scholastic Bowl team thanks the members of Dunlap Masonic Lodge #321, for welcoming the team to the Lodge on Sunday, April 14, 2024, for the annual Pizza Dinner and Awards Banquet. Students and their families enjoyed pizza, pop, and cheesecake during the event. Later in the evening,
Morrison Lions Club Recycle Day is Saturday, April 20, 2024. It will be held at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. See the list of specifics here.
Anne frame submitted this press release and photo. Collector and Quilter Connie Barr will describe her exhibit of vintage aprons, dating back to the 1920s and 1930s, at a program at Odell Public Library in the Program Room, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. The address is 307
Odell Public Library Youth Services Coordinator Katie Rider submitted the press release and took the group photograph. In late March 2024, Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison, Street, Morrison, IL, received an amazing $394,000 donation from the Stan and Ruth Mitick Trust. The gift, which was presented by the Miticks’
The American Legion Post 328 member Jerry Brearton states, “It is not too early to start planning to assist in planting 1000+ American Flags, on the veterans’ graves at Grove Hill Cemetery[, Morrison, IL.]” On Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 7:45 a.m., volunteers will assemble at the west end of
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./ARC Morrison Community Blood Program Leader, submitted the report and photos. The Thursday, March 21, 2024, American Red Cross Morrison Community Blood Drive was held at St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL, from noon to 5:45 p.m. Thank you, St. Mary, for allowing
Steve Davis, President of Morrison Kiwanis Club presented a $500 check for April House Children’s Advocacy Center of Whiteside County to Forensic Interviewer Lisa Zacharski. Kiwanian Deb Stiefel said, “We are so blessed to have them in Morrison!” Kiwanis members meet the first Tuesday of each month at Odell Public
Annual Elections were held during the April 2024 monthly meeting of The American Legion Post 328 in Morrison, IL. The results are: *Commander Larry Zuidema *Sr. Vice Commander Dennis VanZuiden *Jr. Vice Commander Bill Brackemyer *Adjutant Korey Zigler *Finance Officer and Sergeant-At-Arms Jerry Brearton *Service Officer Ken Brainerd *Chaplain Garry
During his adult lifetime Morrison, IL, resident Steve Siefken has gained renown as an accomplished photographer. His subject matter is masterly and diverse–whether it be calendars and notecards; graduation, wedding, and family photos; local events; or nature up close. Siefken will offer “An Explosion of Color” at Morrison’s Heritage Museum
Join us in honoring Earth Day with Morrison Rotarians at Sullivan’s Foods in Morrison, IL, on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. (or until all 300 bags are gone.) We will be jazzing up your grocery shopping experience, by offering brand new reusable bags. Let our enthusiastic
Morrison Lions Club Recycle Day falls on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Observe Earth Day by helping to keep Morrison beautiful, by participating in the event. It will be held at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Please remember Morrison Lions will
Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring the Collective Goods/Book sale in the Hospital lobby, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. The event will be held Friday, April 5, 2024, from noon to 2:30 p.m. This annual fundraiser provides medical scholarships. Expect lots of unusual collective gifts, gadgets, and lovely books