April 10 Eat Wings to Support April House

Executive Director Carrie Melton submitted this press release. In celebration of Child Abuse Prevention Month, Buffalo Wild Wings, 4304 E. Lincolnway, Suite A, Sterling, IL, will support April House Children’s Advocacy Center, on Wednesday, April 10, 2019.  From 11:00 a.m. until closing, let your server know you would like the

Think Spring! Time to Purchase Lions Club Roses

Easter is fast approaching, and Lions Club members are selling roses for delivery on Good Friday, April 19, and Saturday, April 20, 2019.  Colors cannot be guaranteed and vary from beautiful reds, yellows, shades of pink, and some “variegated” colors.  The cost per dozen is $15. Orders can be placed

Lenten Events at Ebenezer Reformed Church

Michelle Renkes submitted the article.  The display of Lenten symbols was arranged by a member of Ebenezer Reformed Church.   During the Lenten Season, Christians reflect on Jesus Christ:  His suffering and His sacrifice, His life, death, burial, and resurrection.   Lent begins every year on Ash Wednesday and lasts

March 19 Morrison Christian Church News

Cathy Merritt submitted this press release. On Tuesday, March 19, 2019, Morrison Christian Church celebrated a St. Patrick’s dinner where the kids served parents and guest. The WINGS group is a Tuesday, after-school program from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.  Sherry Deckro is the Director. Morrison Christian Church is located at

CCC Concerts and ENCORE Retirement Courses

Clinton Community College and RSVP will partner to offer ENCORE PRESENTS…a Senior Spring Tune-Up on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  The event will be held at the Clinton Community College Technology Center (former Graphic Arts Technology Center), 1951 Manufacturing Drive, Clinton, IA.  This event is

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Inductees

Clinton Community College hosted the Induction Ceremony of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.  Fifty-four 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 credit

Miller Program Features Nez Perce Culture

Galen Leonhardy, Professor of English at Black Hawk College, will be featured at the Volunteer Miller event on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 10th Avenue, Fulton, IL, across from de Immigrant Windmill.  Starting at 6:00 p.m., Professor Leonhardy will share his experiences of living within

Order Trees, Plants, and Fish Now

Tricia Paxson, from Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District stated, “I don’t know about you but, I am ready for spring.  Along with spring come our sales of trees, plants, and fish.  Deadlines for all sales are listed on each form, found below.  If you are interested in trees,

Spring Lake Temporarily Closure

The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge has announced that the Spring Lake Management Unit’s recreation area, located off IL Route Highway 84 south of Savanna, IL, will be temporarily closed, to accommodate a levee rehabilitation project.  Closure is scheduled to extend from Monday, March 11, through Friday,

Morrison Lions Collecting Plastic Caps and Lids

Lions members heard a presentation from Morrison High School Key Club President Bailey Smith and member Michelle Edwards, about the “Green Tree Plastic” recycle program.  The project involves collecting certain plastic caps and lids.  Initially 100 pounds of the plastic items would allow the Key Club to obtain a four

2019 Peace Soup Lenten Services

“Peace Soup,” is the annual supper and discussion series held on the Tuesdays of Lent, at 6:00 p.m., in Prince of Peace Parish Hall, 1105 LaMetta Wynn Drive, Clinton, IA.  It is sponsored by Jesus Christ Prince of Peace Pax Christi and the Sisters of St. Francis.  The event is

The Church of St. Anne Episcopal Lent Schedule

Father James Brzezinski submitted the Lent Schedule for The Church of St. Anne Episcopal, 104 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  The public is cordially invited to participate in any of the following Lenten events. March 5, Shrove Tuesday 5:30 p.m. Evensong 6:00 p.m. Prepare the Church for Lent 6:30 p.m.

March 8 Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry

Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry will be held Friday night, March 8, 2019, at St. Mary Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, in Morrison, IL. The community meal will be served from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the plight of persecuted Christians in the Middle East. Enjoy all-you-can-eat,

St. Anne’s Community St. Patrick’s Day Dinner

Episcopal Church of St. Anne’s will host the Annual Community St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner, Saturday, March 16, 2019, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.  The event will be in the City of Morrison Community Room, at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Carry-out meals

Resthave Wore Red for Heart Health

Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted this article and photograph. February is National Heart Health Month.  According to www.thewomensbook.com, heart disease is the number one killer of women.  It is more deadly than all forms of cancer combined. An estimated 43,000,000 women in the United States are affected with heart disease.