Pannier on Mount Mercy University Dean’s List

On Thursday, January 20, 2022, Mount Mercy University, Cedar Rapids, IA, announced students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement, by being named to the Fall semester 2021 Dean’s List. One Morrison, IL, student was included:  Kelly Pannier.

McCoy and Mickley on Iowa State Dean’s List

On Thursday, January 20, 2022, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, announced more than 9700 students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement, by being named to the Fall semester 2021 Dean’s List.  Students must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale, while carrying

Local NIU Students Earn Dean’s List Honor

On January 22, 2022, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, announced its Fall 2021 Dean’s List students.  To earn this distinction, students must meet a minimum semester grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, or a minimum of 3.75 on a

WIU Dean’s List Fall 2021

Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL, posted students from Whiteside County who earned placement on the Fall 2021 Dean’s List. Albany:  Gabby A. Portz (Sophomore) Erie:  Donovin M. Bailey (Freshman); Ryne T. Jaquet (Senior); Derek J. Redell (Senior); Logan F. Wheeler (Sophomore) Fulton:  Nathaniel R. Wierema (Junior) Morrison:  Anthony D. Fulton

Four University Recognitions

Banks Honored for Scholastic Achievement The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, WI, honored more than 2350 full-time undergraduate students, for attaining high grade point averages, during the fall semester of the 2021-2022 academic year. Senior Kaleb Banks, Morrison, IL, earned Honor recognition.  Honor recognition is accorded to those with grade point

Hannah Rillie to Receive Degree

Hannah Rillie, Morrison, IL, is among more than 1900 prospective candidates for degree, who attending the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Virtual Commencement exercises.  The ceremony will be held on Sunday, December 19, 2021,  in Milwaukee, WI. Rillie will earn her College of Letters and Science, Master of Arts degree. UWM is

Regional Collaboration to Address Workforce Challenges

The last few years haven’t been easy years for Northwest Illinois manufacturers, and 2022 will get even more challenging.  Workforce challenges have been, and remain, one the biggest challenges facing employers in Northwest Illinois.  If the region’s manufacturers are to remain competitive, this problem needs to be addressed. With a

Coons and Zuidema on Dean’s List

On Tuesday, October 5, 2021, Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA, released its Dean’s, List for the Summer 2021 semester.  Two local women achieved a 3.3 grade point average or higher, after completing 12 or more credit hours at the college. Claire Coons and Laura Zuidema are from Morrison, IL.

Resthave Delivers Meal for Fire Fighters September 1

Resthave Care & Rehabilitation Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted the feature and photograph. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue,  Morrison, IL, took a meal to the Morrison Fire Department on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, to thank them for their service and all they do for the community. The meal

CCC Summer 2021 President’s and Dean’s Lists

Clinton Community College has announced the Summer 2021 President’s List.  Students must earn a minimum of six credit hours and 4.0 GPA during the term.  Area Illinois towns are listed. Fulton:  Hannah Baker, Olivia Daley, and Rikki King Lyndon:  Heather Allison Morrison:  Katelyn Vos Thomson:  Cassie Johnson. Clinton Community College

District Budget and Personnel Approved for 2021-22

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. Morrison Community Unit School District #6 Board of Education convened on Monday, June 21, 2021, without an elected President, following the resignation of Gus Linke, Jr.  Superintendent Scott Vance administered the Presidential duties for the four attending Board members.

Morrison Institute of Technology Spring 2021 Graduates

Chris Krum wrote, “Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, is honored to announce our Spring 2021 graduates. Twenty-three students received an Associate of Applied Science Degree, in one-of-three specialties. Sarah Long took the class photograph.

Morrison Institute of Technology Spring Semester Academic Honors

Editor’s note:  The Academic Honors lists include only area Illinois students. Chris Krum wrote, “Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, is pleased to announce our Academic Honors for the Spring 2021 semester. The following students have been named to the President’s List and Dean’s List.”