Northside Preschool Chosen Featured Public Garden

Editor’s note:  Information submitted by Kelly West; photos and article submitted by Sharon Moore. “Love is like a butterfly.  It goes where it pleases, and it pleases wherever it goes.”  Author unknown. The hope and dreams that many butterflies would visit the butterfly garden, located on the east side of

Eric Sipes Named CCC Outstanding Graduate

Since 1981, Clinton Community College Alumni Association has honored those that have made “outstanding” contributions during the year.  In 2020, the Alumni Association is celebrated the 39th year of honoring outstanding contributions to Clinton Community College, Clinton, IA.  The Outstanding Graduate recipient was Eric Sipes, Class of 2020, from Morrison,

U of I Extension Provides Economic and Functional Benefits

University of Illinois Extension has announced that TEConomy Partners, LLC, a firm specializing in impact assessments, values the annual economic and functional benefits of Illinois Extension at over $603 million.  That is about ten times the $60.9 million annual budget of the University unit. Extension operates in all 102 Illinois

MHS Awarded IEA SCORE Grant for 2021 Open House

Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature. Morrison High School teachers and Morrison Athletic Boosters members gathered on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, to recognize a generous contribution from the Illinois Education Association (IEA.)  Funds will be applied toward the Morrison High School’s Fall 2021 Open House.  Meredith Byers, IEA Early Career Development

Portz Nominated for State Volunteerism/Community Service

The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service presents the Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards.  These awards recognize individual volunteers through an award program, to highlight the importance of volunteerism and community service in the State of Illinois. Each of the project categories will have a winner selected in the

Scholastic Bowl Finishes Successful Season

Editor’s note:  This earlier press release was submitted by Scholastic Bowl Coach Brian Bartoz. “Scholastic Bowl runs on Morrison Mustang intellectual horsepower,” Bartoz said.  “The more brain power we can harness, the greater our chances of success.” Morrison High School’s Scholastic Bowl team delivered one of its strongest performances in

Bustos Announces $150,000 Award to Augustana College

On Monday, August 17, 2020, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announced that Augustana College in Rock Island, IL, will receive a $150,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), under the Research in Undergraduate Institutions Program.  The grant will be used to provide undergraduate students studying Physics with research experience vital to

Auditorium Fundraiser Nears Goal

On Friday, August 7, 2020, Morrison Junior High and Senior High School Director of Bands B. Tyler Sutton commented on fundraising efforts, for necessary sound equipment in the Auditorium. “We were able to place an order for the equipment we could afford from the donations we received last fiscal year. 

Donate to Auditorium Sound System

Editor’s note: Tyler Sutton supplied the choir photo, and Stephanie Briggs took the picture of the auditorium. For three years, B. Tyler Sutton has been Director of Bands at Morrison Junior High and Morrison High Schools.  As such, he is deeply invested in the Performing Arts of music and drama. 

Spring 2020 CCC President’s and Deans’ Lists

Clinton Community College, Clinton, IA, has announced the Spring 2020 President’s and Deans’ Lists of area Illinois scholars. President’s List students must earn a minimum of six credit hours and 4.0 GPA during the term. Albany:  Baylee Gooch  Fulton:  Samantha Carpenter, Rikki King, Julia Lehman, Matt Reinhart, and Deidre Smith

Brandon Meier Named to Dean’s List

Brandon Meier, of Morrison, IL, was named to the Dean’s List at Kishwaukee College in Malta, IL, for the 2020 Spring semester.  He was one of 290 full-time students to earn this distinction of attaining a 3.5 or above grade point average.

Clinton Community College Graduates 208 Students

Clinton Community College Graduation looked different in 2020 for the graduates due to the coronavirus pandemic and the need for social distancing.  CCC students celebrated online with staff and faculty along with family and friends.  CCC President Brian Kelly shared a welcome and message stating, “In challenging times, our students

Morrison Institute of Technology Spring 2020 Graduates

Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, is honored to announce our Spring 2020 graduates. Students received an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Engineering Technology or Network Administration. All graduates are from Illinois unless noted.

Morrison Institute of Technology 2020 Academic Honors

Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, is pleased to announce our Academic Honors for the Spring 2020 semester.  All students are from Illinois unless noted. Students named to the President’s List achieved a 3.90-to-4.00 Grade Point Average.  Students named to the Dean’s List achieved a 3.50-to-3.89 Grade