Experts from the U. S. Army will discuss cybersecurity during a presentation at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. The presentation begins at 1:00 p.m. in the Parkinson Auditorium and is expected to last two hours. “Computer security is hot topic right
Katie Eggemeyer, Cottonwood 4-H Club Reporter, wrote this club meeting report. The Cottonwood 4-H Club met at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, 601 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, January 14, 2017. Four members presented in their project areas. Marissa Wadsworth demonstrated how to make “slime” out of simple
Editor’s note: Risha Raven, MD, submitted this essay. Dr. Raven works at Morrison Community Hospital. Dear Editor: Nearly 60 million U. S. citizens are estimated to live in rural areas–myself included. We have higher rates of chronic medical diseases [and] higher rates of morbidity–but disproportionately less access to the healthcare
Dear Editor: I am writing to thank Dr. Risha Raven for her thoughtful and effective editorial in this morning’s [Thursday, January 12, 2017, Daily Gazette] newspaper. It was regarding the Affordable Care Act. David Hellmich, Ph.D. President, Sauk Valley Community College
Plan to attend a winter afternoon of Bingo, on Sunday, January 29, 2017, to support upcoming Morrison High School Post Prom activities this spring. The event is from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., enough time to play 15 games. The location is Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.
“Let’s Strike Out Cancer” on Saturday, January 28, 2017, during a Scotch Doubles Bowling Fun Night. This annual event will be at Hilltop Lanes, 629 E. Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL. It is sponsored by Bethesda Blaze Relay For Life Team, whose members are from Bethesda Lutheran Church, Morrison. All proceeds
“Morrison Sings,” has become a revamping of long-standing “We Sing for Their Supper.” Rehearsals will be on Sunday, January 22, and Sunday, February 12, at MUMC at 2:00 p.m. Rather than offering its traditional autumn music program, “Morrison Sings” will host a concert on Sunday, February 19, 2017, at 3:00 p.m.,
The Chicago Cubs World Series Trophy tour will make a short stop in Davenport, IA, on Monday, January 30, 2017, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Fans may take photos of it and with it. The public will not be allowed to hold the trophy as Cubs Manager Joe Maddon is
Attention, 3rd through 5th graders. We want you to have fun at our Wednesday, January 25, 2017, early out day at the Robert Fulton Community Center, 912 4th Street, Fulton, IL. The event will start at 1:00 and end at 3:30 p.m. Parents must sign in and sign out their
Editor’s note: Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune wrote this article about a Monday, January 16, 2017, White House visit between the Chicago Cubs and President Barack Obama. After being honored at the White House on Monday afternoon, the Cubs revealed the real reason why they desperately wanted to make
On Saturday, January 21, 2017, the Knights of Columbus will hold the Annual Free Throw Championship. The competition is open to all boys and girls 9-14 years of age. Eligibility is determined by the child’s age on Sunday, January 1. Participants are divided for competition by age and gender. There
Northside Elementary School will host a Blood Drive on Monday, January 23, 2017, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Please call the office to reserve a spot: 815-772-2153. If you are unable to attend this drive, know that Northside will host Blood Drives on the following dates: Monday, March 13, and Wednesday, May
Coloring isn’t just for children anymore! It is now a popular activity for adults of all ages. Adult coloring focuses on the process as well as on the finished product. It promotes a calmer mind and increased coordination. Coloring is also a way to tap into “mindfulness,” or awareness of
The Whiteside Forum will host Guest Speaker Fr. Bud Grant from St. Ambrose University in Davenport, IA, on Thursday, January 26, 2017, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The event will be in the Program Room of the Odell Public Library, at 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Fr. Bud teaches courses
The Sawmill Museum will host a winter speaker series titled “How Clinton Has Built and Fed the World.” The series will take place at the museum, located at 2231 Grant Street, Clinton, IA. Programs are on Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., from January 12 through March 16, 2017. The