Vintage Postcard Program March 19

This vintage, holiday postcard was sent to Morrison, IL, in 1909. On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Odell Public Library and Illinois Humanities invite you to attend “The Happy Invention: History and Significance of Picture Postcards.” The location is 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison. Katherine Hamilton-Smith

March 8 Knights of Columbus Fish Fry #2

Editors note: Prior to the meals, praying the Stations of the Cross devotion will take place at 5:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus members will host their second Lenten Fish Friday, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL, on March 8, 2024.

Wednesday 2024 Lenten Lunches

Bethesda Lutheran Church Pastor Tammy Anderson prepared this announcement. Morrison Ministers’ Council will host the community at five, free lunches at five Morrison, IL, churches during Lent.  They will be on Wednesdays from noon to 1:00 p.m. The theme of each short Lenten message is “The Body of Christ.”  Invite

Irish Music at Windmill Cultural Center

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 19, 2024, with Fulton’s Volunteer Millers. “Songs of Ireland” by Chicago-area musician Rick Pickren is the March Miller Program, at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 Tenth Avenue, Fulton, IL, (across the street from de Immigrant windmill.) Clap your hands and sing

Lions Club Annual Rose Day Sale and Recycle Day

Morrison Lions Club members are taking orders for a dozen roses to be delivered on Good Friday, March 29, 2024. We cannot guarantee a certain color, but your request will be honored as closely as possible. The colors are vivid, from reds, pinks, mauves, yellows, to pinks, as well as

Wisenheimer Debuts at the Black Box Theatre

The long form improvisation troupe Wisenheimer was founded in 2011 and features Leslie Mitchell, Jeff De Leon, and Jen Kuhle. Their first appearance at The Black Box Theatre is Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. Join the party at 1623 5th Avenue, Moline, IL. Joining Wisenheimer will be Mike

Scouts Earned Merit Badges and New Ranks

Scout BSA Troop 96 honored five of its members, on Sunday, February 25, 2024, beginning shortly after 6:00 p.m., at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Four-of-five boys were present to have their achievements in merit badges and ranks recognized. Supporters watched these accomplishments: parents, grandparents, and

Dairy Producers: Enroll for 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage

Starting Wednesday, February 28, dairy producers will be able to enroll for 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC.) This is an important safety net program offered through the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), that provides producers with price support to help offset milk and feed price differences. DMC signup ends

ImpactLife Blood Drive March 4

Morrison Elementary School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, will host a Blood Drive, on Monday, March 4, 2024, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. The location is the Cafeteria. Persons with appointments will be given priority, but walk-ins are welcome. Your last date to have donated elsewhere was January 8.

February 23 Knights of Columbus Fish Fry #1

Editors note: Prior to the meals, praying the Stations of the Cross devotion will take place at 5:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus members will host three Lenten Fish Fridays, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. The first date is Friday,

Chase Workman Graduates from U. of Dubuque

University of Dubuque Announces Winter 2023 Graduates The University of Dubuque held a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Commencement Ceremony, at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 8, 2023, and a Winter Commencement Ceremony at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, December 14, both in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center Dubuque,

Edwards on UW-Platteville Dean’s List

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville announces its Dean’s List, honoring those full-time students who earned high honors in the fall 2023 semester. College of Business, Industry, Life Science, and Agriculture and the College of Liberal Arts and Education require grade-point averages of 3.75 and above for Dean’s List honors. The College

American Legion Donates to April House

This feature was released by J. W. Brearton. Commander Larry Zuidema of The Morrison American Legion Post presented Administrator Carrie Melton of April House Children’s Advocacy Center of Whiteside County with a $500 donation. The mission of April House is to bring together a multidisciplinary team of professionals, committed to

Martin Luther King, Jr. Reading Series

The Living Peace 365 organization will sponsor a Martin Luther King, Jr. Reading Series, at the Clinton Community College Library, 1000 Lincoln Boulevard, Clinton, IA, on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, and Wednesday February 28, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30. On February 14 the topic will be Dr. King’s “I Have

Czarny on Quincy University Dean’s List

On Thursday, February 8, 2024, Quincy University released its Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester. Honorees must earn a semester grade point average of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) to be included in the biannual Dean’s List. In total, 407 students received the honor during the Fall