Donated Treasures and Bake Sale December 13

Morrison Hospital Auxiliary exists in order to offer medical scholarships and fulfill general needs at Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL.  To meet these important goals, members plan fundraisers throughout the year.  One such is set for Friday, December 13, 2013, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Resthave Auxiliary Coffee Hour and Bake Sale

On Friday, December 6, 2013, the public is cordially invited to a coffee hour and bake sale, at Resthave Nursing & Retirement Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL.  The Resthave Auxiliary will host this holiday event from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.  

Thanksgiving Eve Service at Bethesda

Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 S. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, will be holding a service of Thanksgiving on Wednesday, November 27, 2013, at 7:00 p.m.  The service is open to the community and all are welcome.

Supporters of Schmaling Meeting Canceled

The Supporters of Schmaling (S.O.S.) meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, 2013, has been canceled due to scheduling conflicts. The next meeting will be held at Schmaling Memorial Library, 501 10th Avenue, Fulton, IL, on Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at 6:00 p.m.

Free Family Movie Night

Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, invites all to a free Community Family Movie Night to be held on Friday, November 8, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. This event will be held in the gymnasium of the Christ Center. There is no admission charge, and no offering will be

P.E.O. Chapter FL Fall News

Morrison P.E.O. Chapter FL held a special meeting at the home of chapter member Dr. Suellen Girard on Tuesday, August 30, 2013.  A new member, Katie Selberg, was welcomed into Chapter FL.  Pictured left-to-right are President Nancy Vandermyde, Selberg, and Vice President Jean Eggemeyer.  

250 Votes Needed for The City Rebar

In less than one minute online, you can cast a vote for a Morrison, IL, business that will qualify them for a Mission Main Street Grant of $250,000.  The grant request has been filed with JPMorgan Chase Bank, but a minimum of 250 public votes is necessary to continue the

Home for the Holidays Bazaar November 16

Remember to keep Saturday, November 16, 2013, open for the annual Home for the Holidays Bazaar, hosted by Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W.  Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  The bazaar will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the church.   Experience the fun on several levels:  eat, shop, tour

Gladys Null’s Rose Garden

“God Almighty first planted a garden.  And, indeed, it is the purest of human pleasures.”  Francis Bacon’s Essays:  Of Gardens reflects what the late Gladys B. Null surely felt among her vegetables and “a rose garden beyond compare” according to Anne Frame.

CCC 2013 President’s and Deans’ Lists

Clinton Community College has announced these Illinois scholars who qualified for the Summer 2013 President’s List.  Students must earn a minimum of six credit hours and a 4.0 GPA during the term.  They include, Erie:  Myles Young; Fulton:  Sydney Dixon, Marjorie Mueller, Justin Vanzuiden, and Julie Wiersema; Thomson:  Robert Overcash.

Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural in Sterling

The Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition is proud to announce that the City of Sterling, IL, received the 34th mural in their series of Interpretive Murals. The latest mural was installed Thursday, October 10, 2013, on the Grummert’s Hardware building located at 424 Locust Street, Sterling. This collection of large-scale works

Lions Club Candy Days October 11 and 12

The annual Candy Days conducted by Lions Clubs will be held this year on Friday, October 11, and Saturday, October 12, 2013.  Club members will be stationed at various locations and businesses to receive donations.  Candy Days originated in Illinois, but now clubs in other states and also Australia hold

Morrison Rotary Inducts Two Members

Morrison Rotary welcomed two new members to their organization at their meeting on Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at Prairie Ridge Golf Course, 903 W. Morris Street, Morrison, IL.  Joe Mills, top, of First Wealth Financial in Morrison, and Mick Welding, of Morrison Community Hospital, were installed by President Dr. Suellen

Stedman Graham Keynote Speaker at Ashford Commencement

Educator, author, and businessman Stedman Graham has been selected to deliver the keynote address during Ashford University’s Commencement ceremony on Sunday, October 13, 2013.  Commencement for undergraduate and graduate students will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the iWireless Center, 1201 River Drive, in Moline, IL.  The event is open

Morrison Lions Club Celebrates 75 Years

Plans were finalized for the observance of the 75 year anniversary of the club’s charter.  The actual charter date for the club was September 29, 1938.  Members, guests, and invited dignitaries will gather for dinner at the Forest Inn on Tuesday evening, October 1, 2013.  The evening will include installation