Wreaths Across America (WAA) is a National nonprofit whose year-long mission is to “Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve, and Teach our children the value of freedom.” The organization proudly announced in January its theme for 2024: “Live with Purpose.” Wreaths Across America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded
More than 10,800 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement, by being named to the Fall Semester 2023 Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List must earn a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale, while carrying a minimum of 12
Clinton Community College has announced the recipient of the 2024 Connie Campbell Memorial Customer Service Award. The award was created in memory of CCC employee Connie Campbell of Camanche, IA, who passed away in June of 2006. The award honors a CCC employee whose work reflects that customer care that
The Clinton Community College Library Art Gallery is hosting an exhibit of pieces by CCC students through February 2024. Artwork includes paintings and drawings using a variety of techniques. The community is invited to attend an Artist Reception on Wednesday, February 7, at 4:00 p.m. The Library Art Gallery is
Over 1100 students received their degrees from Northern Illinois University in December 2023. Included among the graduates was Adam Lindstrom, of Morrison, IL. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree, with a Major in Sport Management. Northern Illinois University is a student-centered, Nationally recognized, public research University, with expertise that
The postponed concert of Chamber Music by Clinton Symphony Orchestra musicians will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 21, 2024, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 715 S. Third Street, in Clinton, IA. The program includes a Dvorak Piano Trio five Madrigals sung by a quartet from Clinton’s RiverChor a
Loras College, Dubuque, IA, has announced the names of students who achieved Dean’s List status for the 2023 fall semester. A student must earn a 3.5 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours to be recognized. Laney Edgeton of Morrison, IL, met those criteria.
Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL, announces its fall 2023 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 4.0 scale (in
Candance Bousum, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) on 3rd Floor Medical Unit, was recently recognized as a recipient of the Sunshine Award for extraordinary service. The Sunshine Award was created to honor and recognize outstanding service and compassionate care, by those in non-nursing roles, such as CNAs, CMTs, or MAs.
Karen Hosler, a Registered Nurse in the CGH Emergency Department, is a recipient of the prestigious DAISY Award for extraordinary Nurses. An International program, this award is presented to Nurses around the world, who go above and beyond for their patients and demonstrate extraordinary compassionate care. “We recently brought our
The first community American Red Cross Blood Drive of 2024 will be held Thursday, January 11, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. The drive will run from noon to 6:00 p.m. Currently, there are 13 double red cell/PowerRed appointments available, and there are 12 whole
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will host their first free, Community Drive-Up Meal of 2024, on Thursday, January 25, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. (or until food runs out.) The meal features Beef and Veggie Soup. Drive up to 300 N. Genesee Street; please stay in
This event will be an indoors workshop in a classroom setting, held at the City of Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Sponsored by the Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District, registration begins at 8:30 a.m., on Saturday, January 13, 2024. The free session runs from
Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will host a Blood Drive, on Friday, January 19, 2024, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. The location is the first floor Conference Room. Persons with appointments will be given priority, but walk-ins are welcome. The last date to have previously donated
If you had entered the Lobby of Morrison Community Hospital, 300 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 15, 2023, you were greeted with the sweetest of aromas. MCH Auxiliary members held their annual Bake Sale in the hallway. A trio