Rock Island County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will host two Cover Crop field days on Tuesday, March 31, and Wednesday, April 1, 2015. Pictured is an oilseed radish. Both events begin at 10:00 a.m. with refreshments and coffee, followed by a brief program. Reservations are requested. Call the
Kids for Christ–the combined Sunday School of First Presbyterian Church and Morrison United Methodist Church –worked on a mission to collect food for Morrison Friends Food Pantry. In February 2015, they worked on the lesson “Jesus Feeds 5000.” They decorated 24 shopping bags and then brought donations of food and
Morrison Lions Club members will again be selling roses for delivery on Good Friday, April 3, and Saturday, April 4, 2015. The cost of the roses $15 per dozen. Easter is early, and a bouquet of roses will be enjoyed by those receiving them. If you have not been contacted,
Editor’s note: Jacklyn Hanson, Morrison, IL, submitted this article to introduce Muddy River Camera Club. New members may join throughout the year. For more information on the MRCC, visit their website or their Facebook page. Meetings are held each month on the second Monday at 7:00 p.m., at the Lyons
The building and decoration of the new nursing wing at Resthave Retirement Home, 408 Maple Avenue, in Morrison, IL, is completed. All that awaits is for the 70 new private rooms to be filled with residents who eagerly anticipate their move. Marketing Director Karla Burn said, “People have picked their
Clinton Community College hosted the 34th Annual B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run on Saturday, February 7, 2015. Sunny skies and temperatures in the 40’s brought nearly 700 runners and walkers to the flat and fast, out-and-back, course through Clinton, IA, historic neighborhoods. Winner of the female division was Valerie Birkmeier of
Wild Rose Casino & Resort, Clinton, IA, announces comedians Mark Poolos and Tommy Ryman will perform in the Oakwood Grand Ballroom on Thursday, February 26, 2015. Performance time is 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 7:00. Tickets are on sale now for $10. They are available for purchase through the Iowa
Wild Rose Casino & Resort, Clinton, IA, announces Sha Na Na will perform in the Oakwood Grand Ballroom on Friday, April 10, 2015. Performance time is 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 7:00. Tickets are on sale now for $20. They are available for purchase through the Iowa Store Gift Shop,
Clinton Community College has released the Fall 2014 President’s List. Students must earn a minimum of six credit hours and 4.0 GPA during the term. Area Illinois students are listed by town.
It’s time to think spring! Any group or governmental agency that helps maintain or enhance Fulton, IL, public garden areas should consider applying now through Sunday, February 28t, 2015 for grant money, available from the Fulton Gardens Fund. All applications need to be received by Fulton’s community foundation (FACE) on
Crossroads Community Church is a non-denominational church that welcomes new visitors. We encourage people to join us for our Weekend Worship experience on Sundays at 10:00a.m., at MIT Auditorium, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, with Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (ages birth through 5th grade) held during Sunday service. Join us Sunday,
Editor’s note: Contributor Susan Jakobs, a professional dog trainer and owner of Dog Builders, has “a baker’s dozen” suggestions for enjoying winter with your canine. Is your dog giving you sad puppy eyes, begging for a walk? Is it too cold or raining out? Don’t feel guilty; have some fun
Father Gary Lawler of Saint Anne’s Episcopal Church in Morrison, IL, will present “The Stops of Jesus” on Thursday evening, January 29, 2015, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The event will be in the Program Room at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Offered by the Odell Public
Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will show the inspirational movie “Heaven is for Real” to families on Sunday, January 25, 2015. Showtime is 3:00 p.m. Movie “treats,” coffee, Kool-Aid, and water will be furnished, or you my bring your drink of choice. The movie is based
NAMI Sauk Area will sponsor the NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program specifically for families of adults diagnosed with a serious mental disorder. The 12-week series of classes will meet weekly on Thursdays, March 5, through May 21, 2015, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Classes will meet at KSB Hospital, 403 E.