The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Merit Commission is accepting applications for 9-1-1 Dispatchers, with positions in Morrison, and Sterling, IL. Applications will be accepted through October 16, 2020, at 4:00 p.m Starting pay is $17 per hour. Applications can be picked up in person at the Whiteside County Law Enforcement Center,
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free, community, Drive-Up Meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, September 24, 2020. Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty, take-home meals. Drive up to 300 N. Genesee Street; please stay in your vehicle. The
Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, is thrilled to resume providing free community meals each Wednesday night and looks forward to serving you. Unfortunately, we cannot provide inside seating for fellowship, etc., due to restrictions. Due to the pandemic, the meal format has changed. We will operate
Kathy Schmidt is a Small Business Marketing Consultant in Morrison, IL. She has a second means of serving the public. “This I my third year as a SHIP Counselor, for the State (or Senior) Health Insurance Assistance Program….I work out of the Rock Island, IL, office a few days a
Girls interested in joining Girl Scouts of the USA can attend a free event on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., at French Creek Park on Portland Avenue (IL Route 78) in Morrison, IL. The event theme is “Animal Dance Party.” Girls can bring a favorite stuffed
Editor’s note: Information submitted by Kelly West; photos and article submitted by Sharon Moore. “Love is like a butterfly. It goes where it pleases, and it pleases wherever it goes.” Author unknown. The hope and dreams that many butterflies would visit the butterfly garden, located on the east side of
Thirteen elected officials from Henry and Whiteside Counties announced their endorsement of Congresswoman Cheri Bustos for re-election. The officials all emphasized her understanding of local issues and consistent partnership at the Federal level, to improve the lives of hardworking Illinois families. Congresswoman Bustos is in her fourth term representing Illinois’s
Since 1981, Clinton Community College Alumni Association has honored those that have made “outstanding” contributions during the year. In 2020, the Alumni Association is celebrated the 39th year of honoring outstanding contributions to Clinton Community College, Clinton, IA. The Outstanding Graduate recipient was Eric Sipes, Class of 2020, from Morrison,
For the fourth year, American Legion Post 328 will conduct its annual Ceremony for Disposal of Unserviceable Flags, as outlined in Resolution No. 440, on Sunday, September 27, 2020. The ceremony will be held at the former High School baseball diamond (west of Grove Hill Cemetery) on N. Genesee Street,
On Thursday, September 17, 2020, from noon to 6:00 p.m., American Red Cross will hold its fall Blood Drive, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. Come to the drive with your spouse/partner, friend, coworker, or neighbor. Bring a new donor with you, and receive a
Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center will hold a community Blood Drive on Sunday, October 20, 2020, from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. The location is Kingdom Life Community Church, 11429 Ward Road, Morrison, IL. For the safety of our donor community and in accordance with CDC guidelines, all donors are required
University of Illinois Extension has announced that TEConomy Partners, LLC, a firm specializing in impact assessments, values the annual economic and functional benefits of Illinois Extension at over $603 million. That is about ten times the $60.9 million annual budget of the University unit. Extension operates in all 102 Illinois
Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature. Morrison High School teachers and Morrison Athletic Boosters members gathered on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, to recognize a generous contribution from the Illinois Education Association (IEA.) Funds will be applied toward the Morrison High School’s Fall 2021 Open House. Meredith Byers, IEA Early Career Development
The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service presents the Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards. These awards recognize individual volunteers through an award program, to highlight the importance of volunteerism and community service in the State of Illinois. Each of the project categories will have a winner selected in the
Editor’s note: City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen wrote, “Door to door Census Takers are beginning to follow up in lower-represented areas. Census Takers will have a Government-issued badge with their picture.” Jerry Lindsey wrote this essay. Today’s calendar is referenced for many events and occasions that own an annual occurrence, but