River Cities Quilt Guild Meets March 15

The River Cities Quilt Guild will meet Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. at Susan’s Calico Creations, 1108 4th Street, in Fulton, IL.  The evening will begin with a trunk show presented by Sandy Irish, owner of the Irish Chain Pattern Company, and be followed by a short business

Register for Spring and Summer Classes at CCC

Learn more–earn more!  Successful futures start at Clinton Community College, 1000 Lincoln Boulevard, Clinton, IA.  Start yours with Spring and Summer 2016 Semester classes.  Call 563-244-7001 for information; to talk with an adviser; to speak to a department representative.

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner March 17

The Episcopal Church of St. Anne will host a community St. Patrick’s Day Dinner on Thursday, March 17, in the City of Morrison Community Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street.  Included are corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, rolls, choice of beverage (water, coffee, or Leprechaun punch),

Sampson and Wendy Will Complete Your Home

“Hi, there.  We are Sampson and Wendy.   Can you tell which is which?  We are twins–brother and sister.” “My sister Wendy is deaf, so I take total care of her, like a big brother should.  She is a sweetheart, and so am I.  We are five years old and have

Annual Lions Rose Day Sale in Progress

Day to day changes in the weather make spring and Easter a bit closer.  It is time to place your orders for roses from a Lions Club member.  Easter is early–Sunday, March 27, 2016.  Delivery of roses will be on Good Friday and Saturday, March 25 and 26.  There is

March Free Community Meals at First Presbyterian

First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers Free Community Meals twice this month, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., each evening.  All are welcome.  The church is handicap accessible.  Call 815-772-3510 for additional information. On Thursday, March 17, 2016, enjoy a Free St. Patrick’s Day Meal.  The Mexico Mission

Earn Your High School Diploma

Clinton Community College, located at 944 Lincoln Boulevard, Clinton, IA, offers a High School Equivalency Testing (HiSET) program, for people in Iowa and Illinois who want to earn a High School Diploma.  Ongoing classes begin every three weeks.  The next Orientation meeting is Tuesday, March 8, 2016.  A $15 Orientation

December 2015 Ashford University Graduates

Nearly 60 students graduated from Ashford University’s Clinton, IA, campus in December 2015.  The fall semester graduates were honored during a recognition ceremony and reception on Saturday, December 5, in Ashford’s Durgin Educational Center.  Students from Erie, Fulton, Rock Falls, and Tampico, IL, are listed below.

March 12 Spring Pancake Breakfast

Christ Lutheran School, 2000 18th Avenue, Sterling, IL, will hold its Spring Pancake Breakfast to benefit the school on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at Christ Lutheran School.  The meal will be from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m.  A delicious breakfast includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, farm-fresh pork sausage, applesauce, juice, or coffee. 

Retirement Workshop and Dinner February 18

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.

February Free Meals at First Presbyterian Church

During February 2016, First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will host two free Community meals, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.  All are welcome. Thursday, February 11: The Mexico Mission Trip Crew will serve a variety of Italian raviolis and spaghetti, sides, drinks, and desserts. Thursday, February 25: Enjoy

District Governor Gary Meyers Visits Morrison Lions

District Governor Gary Meyers and Marcia Meyers visited the Morrison Lions Club at their business meeting on Tuesday, January 19, 2016.  He discussed his experience at the last International Convention and told of his project for the year–Special Olympics.  He has taken the “polar plunge” to raise money and to

CAST Auditions February 6 and 7

Clinton Area Showboat Theatre (CAST) will hold auditions for its 2016 Main-Stage “Season of American Classics,” on Saturday, February 6, and Sunday, February 7, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Mullany Theatre at Ashford University, 400 N. Bluff Boulevard, Clinton, IA. Productions include “The Odd Couple,” “The