Bustos: White House Farm Aid Announcement

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos released the following statement On Friday, May 24, 2019, after the White House announced $16 billion in additional aid to farmers, hurt by President Donald Trump’s trade war with China “When I talk with farmers in Illinois, they...
James Bosma Receives Recognition from Peers

James Bosma Receives Recognition from Peers

James D. Bosma of Morrison, IL, was honored for 40 years of dedication to funeral service, during the 139th Annual Iowa Funeral Directors Association (IFDA) Convention.  It was held Tuesday, May 14, through Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Prairie Meadows Hotel &...
Morrison Farmers’ Market Opens June 1

Morrison Farmers’ Market Opens June 1

“The best little farmers’ market in northwestern Illinois” opens for the season on Saturday, June 1, 2019.  A new location awaits returning vendors and shoppers:  French Creek Park, on Portland Avenue (IL Route 78), Morrison, IL. ...
Friends of the Parks Community Garden Art

Friends of the Parks Community Garden Art

Editor’s note:  Mick Welding submitted the feature and photograph. The Friends of the Parks added an artistic touch to the Morrison Hospital Community Garden, by donating bicycles to be on display in French Creek Park. Thank you to Glenn Ackeberg, Bob...
One Reason the Noble Serve

One Reason the Noble Serve

Editor’s Note:  Shane Hudak took this photograph of “Liberty Enlightening the World.” “The New Colossus” by Emma Lazarus Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, With conquering limbs astride from land to land; Here at our...