Easing Licensing for Military

Legislation from State Representative Tony McCombie, Savanna, IL, will soon make acquiring licensing to fish, hunt, and camp in Illinois easier, for veterans and active-duty members of the military.  HB4680 amended the Department of Natural Resources Civil Administrative Code, Fish and Aquatic Life Code, and the Wildlife Code, so that

August 1 Sweet Corn Appreciation Day

Sweet corn has long been a staple of many households throughout Illinois. To honor the importance of sweet corn to Illinois, State Representative Tony McCombie, of Savanna, IL, has passed HB4766. The Bill designates August 1st of each year as “Sweet Corn Appreciation Day.” “Sweet corn was always a favorite

2022 Cross Walk and Holy Week Services

2022 Holy Week Services are listed below for 16 Morrison, IL, churches.  Holy Week is from Palm Sunday, April 10, through Holy/Black Saturday, April 16.  Know that each Church welcomes new, lapsed, and long-time residents–as well as visitors–to attend services.  On Good Friday, April 15, the annual ecumenical Community Cross

Albany United Methodist Church Services

Albany United Methodist Church, 502 First Street, Albany, IL, will host a Good Friday, April 15, 2022, service at 6:30 p.m. The Easter Service on Sunday, April 17, will be at 10:15 a.m. on the shores of the Mississippi River, at the Village Lions Club pavilion, behind Village Hall.

April 7 Sip n’ Chat at Albany Methodist Church

Toni Lucas, Pastor at Albany United Methodist Church, stated, “Having noted that there is no breakfast location or coffee shop in Albany, Albany United Methodist Church is proud to announce a new community outreach–a weekly Sip n’ Chat. Everyone is invited to join us for the launch of this weekly

April 8 Knights of Columbus Fish Fry

Kathy Schmidt wrote this article. This is the first year since COVID-19 started, that Knights of Columbus members have hosted two-of-three Lenten Fish Fridays,, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. The final date is Friday, April 8, 2022. Enjoy all-you-can-eat,

Rooted In Christ Conference April 2

Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will host the annual“Rooted In Christ” conference, on Saturday, April 2, 2022.  The event is from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Rooted In Christ is a women’s ministry that was formed to help women in the Morrison, IL, and surrounding areas

New Sign Measures Odell Floor Donations

Anne Frame submitted this fundraising update and the photos. This attractive banner now tracks the progress of the Odell Public Library’s “Fund Our Floor” campaign. At left, Odell Library staff member Katie Rider accepts a banner from Tony Belha, of Marketing by Moonlight.  Also pictured are helpers Bobby and Tommy

DAR Good Citizens Awards

DAR Regent Connie Foster, of Carroll Jo Daviess Chapter 5015-IL District II, submitted ten student recognitions in three Counties. The DAR Good Citizens Award is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship.  It recognizes and rewards individuals who possess good citizenship qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and

Making Snow Angels at Resthave

Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted this feature; Jered Cross submitted the photos. On Sunday, January, 16, 2022, 80-year-old Sondra Horn made her annual snow angel.  This spirited, fun-loving, spry, and agile woman resides at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, in the Assisted Living wing.  She is

Morrison Historical Society Board and Officers

Morrison Historical Society held its Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  Doors opened at 1:00 p.m., prior to the 1:30 Call to Order, by President Harvey Zuidema. Five new Board Trustees were approved.  Below left-to-right are Vernon Tervelt, Carmen Church,

January 24 Update from Morrison Friends Food Pantry

As the current President of the Morrison Friends Food Pantry, I would like to clarify to the Community, that we currently do not have a Board-approved “Building Fund,” as reported in a previous article.  Although options for relocating are being discussed, no decision on any possible option is imminent.  The

Many Milestones at Morrison January 20 Blood Drive

This report was written by American Red Cross Illinois Region Communications Manager, Holly Baker. The American Red Cross is facing a National blood crisis–its worst blood shortage in over a decade, posing a concerning risk to patient care. ARC of Illinois hosts blood drives every day across the Nation,  These

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