Lions Meet in Happy Joes’ New Banquet Room

It was moving day on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, for Morrison Lions. After many years meeting in the upstairs banquet room at Happy Joe’s, 109 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, members were happy to use the newly opened room on street level. Thank you to the Kenadys for their huge

Presbyterian Church Free Community Meal June 29

First Presbyterian Church of Morrison, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison IL, will serve a Free Community Meal on Thursday, June 29, 2017, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.  The meal will be a choice of barbeque ribs, steak, or pork chops, served with sides, desserts, and drinks. There is one meal per

“Mary Poppins” Opens TLP’s 56th Season

Timber Lake Playhouse opens its 56th Summer Season with Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s “Mary Poppins.”  The production is one of the largest and most ambitious in the history of the company.  Featuring songs like “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” “Mary Poppins” will begin Thursday, June 1, and run through Sunday, June 11, 2017. For

Ice Cream Social at Resthave June 15

Resthave Home invites the public to celebrate National Dairy Month, by attending its annual Ice Cream Social, on Thursday, June 15, 2017. Enjoy delicious summer treats from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.  A monetary donation is requested. The location is 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL.

Mother’s Day Tea at Resthave

Resthave Nursing Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, celebrated Mother’s Day on Thursday May 11, 2017, with a Mother’s Day Tea.  Over 80 residents, friends, and family members attended this event, which served a variety of teas, snacks, and sweets.  Many wore hats, and residents wore corsages that activity aide

2017 Square Dance Graduates

On Monday, April 24, 2017, the Morrison Grand Squares dance club and instructor Don Sprosty celebrated the graduation of their newest dancers, in the Odell Public Library. Dancers and students came from the local surrounding areas, such as Savanna, Thomson, Morrison, Moline, Chadwick, and Mount Carroll, IL, and people from Clinton,

Presbyterian Church Free Community Meal, May 25

First Presbyterian Church of Morrison, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will serve a Free Community Meal on Thursday, May 25, 2017, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.  Members of the Mexico Work Trip Crew will host a Taco Bar with sides, desserts, and drinks. All are welcome. The church is handicap accessible.

CCC Commencement and Nursing Pinning, May 17

Clinton Community College will host the 69th Commencement Ceremony Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at W. J. Yourd Gymnasium at 6:00 p.m.  A reception for the graduates will be held in the Clinton Community College Auditorium, 1000 Lincoln Boulevard, Clinton, IA, following the ceremony.   The community is invited to attend. 

Forgiven Performs May 29 at Spring Valley Reformed Church

The time has come for Spring Valley Reformed Church outdoor worship services!  We are so blessed to have a full summer of God’s music in the Valley.  Our kickoff concert will be Memorial Day, Monday May 29, 2017.  The location is 10960 Spring Valley Road, rural Fulton, IL. The church will have a barbecue

Tapas & Tinis Fundraiser for Hospice Home

Mark your calendar for this sell-out summer event.  “Tapas & Tinis” will be held Saturday, July 22, 2017, at The Brandywine Banquet Center, 441 IL Route 2, Dixon, IL, beginning at 6:00 p.m.  All proceeds benefit the Hospice of the Rock River Valley Hospice House Campaign.  It has proven to

CGH Starts 30th Year of Fundraising

Long-time business contributors were honored on Thursday, April 20, 2017, night at the 30th Anniversary kickoff of the CGH Health Foundation Annual Appeal. The campaign is being dedicated to the late Joseph Henderson, a retired banker and Foundation trustee. “The contributions from all of our businesses have made a big

Help Found At Camp Love ‘n Loss

Camp Love ‘n Loss is a unique and innovative summer day camp program, designed specifically for children who have suffered the loss of a loved one.  The mission of camp is to provide children with the resources to help them cope with their grief and to allow them to spend

Mark the Calendar for Vacation Bible School

Community Vacation Bible School will be Monday, July 24, through Friday, July 28, 2017.  The theme is “Cave Quest.” Children ages four through sixth grade are invited to participate. The location is Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL. Hours are 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Master’s Promise Performs May 6

Please join us Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Spring Valley Reformed Church to welcome Master’s Promise.  The concert begins at at 6:00 p.m. at 10960 Spring Valley Road, rural Fulton, IL. Master’s Promise is a young trio comprised of Katelyn Montgomery, originally of Shelbyville, KY, and sisters Rachel and Hannah

Assemblymen to Sing at First Baptist Church

Morrison First Baptist Church, 406 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, welcomes The Assemblymen Gospel Quartet for an evening concert, on Sunday, April 30, 2017.  The community is invited to the 6:00 p.m. program of old time and new gospel songs, sung by this Rockford, IL, ensemble. There is no charge for