Morris

Morris Area Schools farm-to-school program fills up local students’ plates

What do your kids eat every day at school? No doubt this is a question that many parents and guardians wonder about when deciding if they should pack a lunch for their children’s school day. With the Morris Area School District, you don’t have to wonder. The Morris Area Schools take part in a farm-to-school …

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Morris City Council deliberates granting a liquor license, discusses boulevard clutter

The Morris City Council meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 8 was short, sweet, and to the point. With two council members and city manager Rebecca Schrupp not in attendance, the meeting lasted only half an hour.  Mayor Kevin Wohlers opened the meeting by quoting Zig Ziglar: “Research indicates that employees have three prime needs: Interesting work, …

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The Little Fire Truck is getting people “fired up” about fire prevention and safety while honoring fallen heroes

Built by a fireman in Houston, Missouri who wanted to get kids interested in becoming firefighters, The Little Fire Truck is a Cushman golf cart that has been custom-built to look like an actual fire truck.  In July of 2022, Jeff was searching for a pumper truck for the Benson Fire Department. While searching, he …

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The Stevens County Fair has been entertaining people for 150 years

The Stevens County Fair is a yearly celebration of agriculture, entertainment, crafts, food and community. It is traditionally held on the second weekend in August at the fairgrounds located on the southwestern part of town. There is something for everyone at the fair and that doesn’t happen without the hard work and dedication of many …

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Pomme de Terre Golf Course celebrates 100 years in 2023

Despite many setbacks over the 100 years of the Pomme de Terre golf course existence, theresiliency of the local course owners and members to have and maintain a quality golf coursehas produced a modern 18-hole golf course and practice facilities for all to enjoy.It all started in 1923 when Mr. and Mrs. Harry Le May …

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First Street entrance now closed as SCMC breaks ground on Emergency Room expansion

The Stevens Community Medical Center broke ground on a 16,000 square foot addition to the medical center Tuesday, June 20, in Morris. The emergency room will see the largest benefit from the expansion, which includes an 11,000 square foot main floor with an extra 5,000 square feet on the upper level. “The current ER is …

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