Keeping the Lions Motto “We Serve” in a New Year

Morrison Lions approved annual donations to Lions Club International Foundation, Lions of Illinois Foundation, Center for Sight and Hearing in Rockford, IL, and the Lions of Illinois Foundation Low Vision Screening program.  These donations lend support locally and on the State and International levels.  More information can be found by

Pet of the Week Abu

I’m looking for a special home.  I’m picky, so pay attention.  I want to find a home that is interested in a loving, sweet, happy kitty.  That’s me! My name is Abu.  I am a one-year-old, male Siamese who lives at Happy Tails in Sterling, IL, for now.  If I were

Fall 2017 CCC President’s and Deans’ Lists

Clinton Community College has announced the Fall 2017 President’s List.  Students must earn a minimum of six credit hours and 4.0 GPA during the term.  Illinois students are listed below. Fulton:  Sean Ford, Sara Franzen, Steve Ketelsen, Matthew Mitchell, Eve Van Kampen. Morrison:  Malinda Baker.

Rooted in Christ Women’s Conference

The “Rooted in Christ” women’s ministry will be held Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL. The conference will be held Saturday, March 10, 2018, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. More Saturdays need to be available to women to grow in faith together.  The event has two

Pet of the Week Stormy

Hello all.  My name is Stormy–not the kind that annoys you with snow and ice, though.  I’m the kind that loves you up when you come home and makes life wonderful. I am a medium-sized, grey, domestic shorthair who is simply beautiful. I’m at Happy Tails Animal Shelter, 1408 McNeil

YWCA Women Nominations and Luncheon

The YWCA is now accepting award nominations for the annual YWCA Women of Achievement Luncheon, which honors achievements of outstanding women throughout the Sauk Valley area. The luncheon returns to Dixon, IL, on Thursday, April 12, 2018, from noon to 1:30 p.m., at the Elks Club. Award nominations are due

Black Box Theatre Opens with “Sleuth”

“Think of the perfect crime…and then go one step further.”  The Black Box Theatre, 1623 5th Avenue, Moline, IL, opens its new season with “Sleuth.”  Starring Phillip Dunbridge, left, and Pat Flahrety, right, the run opens Saturday, January 27, and continues through Sunday, February 11, 2018.  “Sleuth,” by Anthony Shaffer, was

Kindergarteners Read at Resthave Home

Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, was blessed with visits from all three of the Morrison Kindergarten classes, on Tuesday, December 19, 2017.  This intergenerational event was a great success, with residents and children enjoying their time together.  The kindergarteners read books to the residents, and there were so

CCC to Exhibit Local Photographer

Clinton Community College, Clinton, Iowa, is pleased to announce their new Photography Exhibit “Artist’s Eye Photography of Henry Matthiessen III” in their Library Gallery beginning Monday, January 15, 2018 and running through Friday, February 23.  An Artist Reception will be held on Thursday, January 25 beginning at 4:30 p.m. in

First Presbyterian February 8 Free Community Meal

First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, February 8, 2018.  The building is handicap accessible.  A romantic Italian Dinner will be served.  Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty meals and pleasant socializing.   The

January 25 CCC Fundraiser at Culver’s

Here is your opportunity to enjoy a great meal while assisting are college students!  The Clinton Community College chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society is holding a Culver’s fundraiser on Monday, January 22, 2018, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.  Culver’s generously donates a portion of the sales during that

Ag Speaker Series at The Sawmill Museum

The Sawmill Museum will be hosting 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 in Clinton, IA, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., on Thursdays from January 25, to March 22, 2018. The

Spring Plant Sale Order Form

Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District, 16255 Liberty Street, Morrison, IL, will take orders for the following six Native Plants, until Friday, March 30, 2018, by 4:00 p.m.  Plants sell for $4 each.  Print the order form below. A pick up date the third or fourth week of May

CCC Hosts Matthiessen Photography until February 22

Clinton Community College, Clinton, IA, is pleased to announce their new Photography Exhibit “Artist’s Eye Photography of Henry Matthiessen III.”  The installation in the Library Gallery began Monday, January 15, 2018, and runs through Friday, February 23.  An Artist Reception will be held Thursday, January 25, beginning at 4:30 p.m.,

Chainsaw Safety & Tree Felling Workshop

The Whiteside County SWCD Education Foundation is offering a workshop on chainsaw safety and tree felling on Saturday, February 24, 2018.  The workshop will be held at 7395 Albany Road, Erie, IL, at the farm of Paul Youngs.  The class will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Lunch