Steve Davis, President of Morrison Kiwanis, presented a $200 check to Jennifer Reynolds, to benefit Morrison Day Care. We want to thank everyone who supported our Sandwich sales, on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Because of your support, we are able to help Morrison Day Care and many others in our
Quincy University hosted its 161st Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in Quincy University’s Football Stadium. The 2024 spring graduating class is comprised of 145 undergraduates and 23 graduate degree recipients. Christian Czarny, Morrison, IL, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences.
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes Anticipation Ministries to their outdoor stage, on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Come and join us for an evening of praise and worship. A free-will offering will be received. In case of inclement weather, the concert will
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./ARC Morrison Community Blood Program Leader, submitted the report and photos. The third Morrison Community American Red Cross blood drive of 2024 was held on Thursday, May 16, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL, from noon to 5:45 p.m. The sponsor for
The Black Box Theatre is happy to host Mockingbird on Main as they present “To Kill a Mockingbird,” adapted from Harper Lee’s classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. The venue is at 1623 5th Avenue, Moline, IL 61245. The setting opens in a sleepy, Alabama town during the Great Depression, where Scout
United Way of Whiteside County will continue its tradition of providing free, nutritious meals once a week, to children across the County, through the Let’s Feed Our Children program. In Morrison, IL, from Wednesday, June 5, 2024, through Wednesday, August 7, kids and teens can receive free grab-and-go lunches, at
The University of Illinois Extension office will be providing weekly Homegrown Healthy Classes at 5:30 p.m., to teach participants how to effectively grow a garden; introduce gardeners to hydrophonics; share recipes made with garden produce. Classes are free. Register at www.go.illinois.edu/homegrownhealthy. Classes start Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at the Community
Friday, June 14, 2024, is the submission deadline for the 2024 CGH Health Foundation scholarship application. Area students already accepted into their Healthcare/Nursing Program professional field of study are eligible. There are 11 different grants available, ranging from $1000 to $3000. The total amount to be awarded is $28,500. Four
On Saturday, May 19, 2024, Morrison Fire Department staff swapped out a half dozen large pieces of equipment, in order to fill their building space with tables and chairs, for prospective breakfast eaters. To promote the annual fundraiser, Engine 1 served as a billboard at the corner of U. S.
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
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
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
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,
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.
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