The Clinton Community College Library Art Gallery is currently showcasing the talents of students enrolled in art class. CCC, one of the Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, offers a variety of art classes. This exhibit (titled “Serenity is a Place of Only a Dystopian Mind”) features various mediums including collage,
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Crystal Fiegenschuh, pictured below, a Registered Nurse in the CGH Medical Center Critical Care Unit, was recently recognized as a recipient of the prestigious DAISY Award for extraordinary Nurses. An International program, the award honors Nurses around the world, who • go above and beyond for their patients •
The Windmill Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton, IL, invite the public to attend the next program of Wild Winter Wednesday, on February 19, 2025. Please note: if Riverbend Schools are delayed or cancelled due to weather, Wild Winter Wednesdays are cancelled as well. Doors open
Morrison, IL, Girl Scouts will host a pair of indoor, Cookie Booth sales for the public, at Sullivan’s Foods, 300 N. Madison Street. All varieties are available–while supplies last–at $6 a box. Sale hours are 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Friday, February 21, and Friday, February 28, 2025. Morrison Troop
More than 11,500 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement, by being named to the Fall Semester 2024 Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List must earn a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale, while carrying a minimum of
Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, has organized a community Pancake Supper on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Donations will fund scholarships to send children to Camp Manitoqua in Frankfort, IL. The menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, and applesauce. Pancake choices are
On Friday, February 7, 2025, University of Wisconsin-Platteville announced its Dean’s List. Honored are those full-time students who earned a grade-point average of 3.75 and above, in the Fall 2024 semester. The University also announced its Chancellor’s List, honoring those with a perfect 4.0 grade-point average for the
The Windmill Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton, IL, invite the public to attend the next program of Wild Winter Wednesday, on February 12, 2025. Please note: if Riverbend Schools are delayed or cancelled due to weather, Wild Winter Wednesdays are cancelled as well. Doors open
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health) has scheduled a free workshop designed to inform individuals how to age safely. It will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting is for Seniors, caregivers, and community members, aimed at helping them stay informed and protected. The
Tuesday, February 11th, 2025, marks “2-1-1 Day,” a day dedicated to recognizing the essential helpline provided by United Way. For over a decade, 2-1-1 has connected people to vital community services. Knowing who to call is crucial in times of crisis. While 911 is reserved for life-threatening emergencies, what if
The Windmill Volunteer Millers invite the public to attend the next Miller program on Monday, February 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Our program will be held at the Windmill Cultural Center located at 111 Tenth Avenue, across from the authentic Dutch windmill in Fulton, IL. All programming is free
Jerry Bearton wrote this essay. Please join The American Legion at 306 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Monday, February 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Melissa Van Drew, a Representative of the Audie Murphy Research Foundation, will offer a PowerPoint presentation about America’s most-decorated soldier. Army Major Audie Leon
Brian “Fox” Ellis will portray Abraham Lincoln’s law partner, William Herndon, at the Sterling Rock Falls Historical Society meeting, at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, February 9, 2025. The location is the Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. Third Street, Sterling, IL. Herndon wrote one of the most important and controversial
Morrison Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Meeting, on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL. Doors opened at 5:00 p.m. for socializing, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and drinks, in the elegantly decorated Auditorium. Photographs projected upon elevated screens displayed a year of
Morrison Lions Club extends sincere thanks for the support from the community in our fundraisers during the year 2024. The proceeds from our annual Rose Day sale, the contributions received during Candy Day, and our annual Holiday Ham sale provide funds that enable our Club to offer assistance for