Memorial Day Ceremonies May 27

James Prombo submitted this press release. 2024 Memorial Day Ceremonies will be held in Morrison, IL, on Monday, May 27. Parade line up will begin at The American Legion Hall, 306 E. Main Street, at 10:00 a.m. The traditional parade will start at 10:30; travel west on Main Street to

May 27 Sacred Call at Spring Valley

Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes Sacred Call to their outdoor stage on Monday, May 27, at 6:00 p.m. We will have our annual Memorial Day Kick-off Dinner, starting at 4:30. Come and join us for an evening of praise and worship. A free-will offering

CCC Recognized Student Leaders

Recently, Clinton Community College Student Leaders were recognized by the CCC Alumni Association, at the annual Student Leader Luncheon. Sixteen students were nominated by the CCC staff and faculty for showing leadership in the classroom, on campus, and in the community. Local Illinois students who were recognized included *Fulton: Lindsey

Volunteers Put Flags on Veterans’ Graves May 18

The American Legion member J. W. Brearton submitted the press release. Brian Bartoz submitted an additional photo of Morrison High School students. Fifty-six volunteers from Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, SVCC Impact, MHS Key Club, Legion Post, MHS Legion Scholarship winners, and good citizens volunteered their Saturday, May 18,

Rotarians Cleaned U. S. Route 30

Morrison, IL, Rotarian Mick Welding wrote, “Our first road clean up of 2024 netted a nice haul of garbage that, in turn, made a one-mile stretch of Highway 30 look much nicer! Thanks to Stan Steines and John Prange for arranging the vests and bags to use for the crew.

Morrison Rotary Club Scholarship Awards

Mick Welding submitted the press release and photograph. Morrison Rotary Club is proud to award $5000 in scholarships to these fine Morrison High School students. They were presented during the 7:00 p.m. MHS Honors Night, Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Pictured left-to-right are *Cooper Bush–All Around Male, $1250 *Madison Krum–All Around

Morrison Fire Department May 19 Breakfast

The Annual Morrison Fire Department Fundraiser Breakfast will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The public is encouraged to support our local, volunteer First Responders with a donation, at 206 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The process is simple. *Enter the building from

Vintage Farm Tools Program by Marc Gravert

Marc Gravert, Morrison, IL, returns to Morrison’s Heritage Museum as the Program Speaker, on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Doors open at 1:00 p.m., with his “Farm Tool School” program beginning promptly at 1:30. The location is 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The Museum is accessible to all, from a ramp

Ebenezer Reformed Program: Saving Jews in WWII

Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 W. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will host Gayle Haas, from Aurora, IL, in a first-person, dramatic presentation of the late Corrie Ten Boom. Her talk and PowerPoint will illustrate Ten Boom’s experiences while growing up with her family in Haarlem, Holland. Later the family committed to

Gravert May 19 Program: Farm Tool School

Morrison Historical Society will feature Marc Gravert as the Program Speaker, on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Doors open at 1:00 p.m., with his “Farm Tool School” program beginning promptly at 1:30. The location is 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Morrison’s Heritage Museum is accessible to all, from a ramp behind

May 7 Boy Scout Fundraiser at Culver’s

Several, varied entrees and desserts are available for your dining pleasure, on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, if you take the family to Culver’s, 2625 Lincolnway, Clinton, IA. Gluten-free sandwich buns are available to hold a multitude of Butter Burgers and Signature sandwiches. Other menu options are corn dog; Butterfly Jumbo

Four Women Inducted into Phi Theta Kappa

Clinton Community College Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society held an induction ceremony for new members on Monday, March 4, 2024. Forty-eight members were inducted into the CCC Alpha Theta Beta Chapter. Students are invited to join Phi Theta Kappa if they have achieved a 3.5 grade point and earned 12

Dr. Schroeder Receives Quilt of Valor

Legionnaire/Dr. Stephan A. Schroeder, a 53-year member of Morrison Post 328 who currently lives in Mandan, ND, was awarded a Quilt of Valor from the Missouri River Quilts of Valor at the Bismarck Amvets Post #9 in North Dakota. The mission of the Quilts of Valor Foundation is to cover

“A Night with Corrie Ten Boom”

Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 W. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will host a special event of interest, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend this free program in the sanctuary. Men, women, and children will be inspired by this powerful and timely message of

April 2024 Students of the Month, New Rotary Member

Mick Weldon submitted these press releases. “Congratulations to these outstanding Morrison High School students and new, adult member!” Sarah Weston (left) is the daughter of Annette and Dennis Weston. She is involved in Band (Drum Major for three years); theater; Key Club (President); Scholastic Bowl; Prom Committee; Orchestra; Madrigals; She