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.

MMTA Announces 2021-2022 Production Season

For over 50 years, Morrison Music Theater Association has presented quality productions to local audiences.  The local organization announces its new season for November and December 2021, March 2022, and a second, autumn production to be announced.  Morrison Institute of Technology auditorium, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, is the venue.

MMTA Seeks Vocalists

Morrison Music Theater Association is seeking vocalists to participate in a coordinated, combined show entitled “All Together Now.”  Vocalists ages 12-to-very mature are encouraged to apply. The show is a collaboration of Morrison Music Theater Association, Polo Area Community Theater, and Mighty Richland Players.  It will be presented one time

September 30 First Presbyterian Free Community Meal

On Thursday, September 30, 2021, First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will serve a Free Community Drive-Up Meal, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. (or until food runs out.) Oktoberfest is back!  We will serve bratwurst, cider-braised red cabbage, German potato salad, spatzle, jaeger sauce, and homemade applesauce.  Drive

October 3 Emmanuel Reformed Church Service

Wednesday night Free Community Meals have resumed for the fall semester and will run each week, through November 17, 2021. Both dine-in buffet and drive-through meals are being offered from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m.  The menu for Wednesday, September 29, will be Ham and Hashbrown Bake, Green Beans, and Chocolate

September 26 Emmanuel Reformed Church Service

Wednesday night Free Community Meals have resumed for the fall semester and will run each week, through November 17, 2021.  Both dine-in buffet and drive-through meals are being offered from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m.  The menu for Wednesday, September 22, will be Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Corn, and Red

Mom 2 Mom Market September 25

Christ Lutheran School Boosters is happy to announce it will host a Fall Mom 2 Mom Market, on Saturday, September 25, 2021, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  The venue is the Christ Lutheran School gym, at 2000 18th Avenue, Sterling, IL. This event is a garage sale for families

2021 Girl Scout Gold Award Recipients

The Girl Scout Gold Award represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouting.  The award recognizes girls who demonstrate extraordinary leadership through remarkable Take Action Projects, which have sustainable impact in their local and global communities.  Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois is proud the announce the 2021 class of Gold Award

September 9 First Presbyterian Free Community Meal

On Thursday, September 9, 2021, First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will serve a Free Community Drive-Up Meal, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. (or until food runs out.) Sloppy Joe baked potatoes will be served.  Drive up to 300 N. Genesee Street; please stay in your vehicle. Call

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

TLP Brings The Buddy Holly Story September 9-19

Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the premier professional summer theatre of Northwest Illinois, celebrates their 60th Anniversary Season.  “The Buddy Holly Story” opens Thursday, September 9, and runs through Sunday, September 19, 2021. Timber Lake Playhouse is at 8215 Black Oak Road, in Mt. Carroll, IL.  Tickets are available through the

Live or Zoom Conference Afghanistan “Reflections on Intervention”

Marc Adami writes, “The Whiteside Forum bucket list of topics included Afghanistan, for the 2021-22 season.  Peoria Area World Affairs Council (PAWAC) has offered a gala speaking engagement opportunity, Reflections on Intervention, on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.  The live event is at Bradley University, Peoria, IL, featuring

Bontrager Family Singers Conclude Spring Valley Concerts

Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes The Bontrager Family to the outdoor stage, on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. This is our last concert of the season, so come out and listen to this talented family in our beautiful outdoor setting.  A free-will

Resthave Gives Back

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the feature and took the top, two photographs.  Karla Burn submitted the other three. Times are different as the world adjusts to the COVID-19 pandemic and the demands it creates.  Employees and residents of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, in Morrison, IL, found

Clinton Symphony Orchestra Concert September 18

Following a 17-month hiatus, Clinton Symphony Orchestra makes “a joyous return,” to regular performances.  They begin on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Vernon Cook Theater in Clinton High School, 817 8th Avenue S., Clinton, IA. Maestro Brian Dollinger will bring his double bass to perform the Dittersdorf Sinfonia Concertante for