The Traildusters Saddle Club is extremely happy to be back in Morris holding their horse shows. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in the spring of 2020, the Traildusters were left without a place to hold their shows. The grouped approached and lease the Shamrock Hest Arena for their three Western Saddle Club Association Shows in 2020. The Traildusters Saddle Club will be … [Read more...] about Traildusters glad to be back in Morris
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Melberg to meet with City Manager privately to decide fate of Morris Floral building
Chris Melberg, owner of Morris Floral in Morris, has agreed to meet privately with City Manager Blaine Hill to come up with an agreement about the future of his building. Melberg was present at the city council meeting on June 8 expressing some frustration and seeking advice about what to do in regard to the building. The City of Morris has been in contact with Melberg about … [Read more...] about Melberg to meet with City Manager privately to decide fate of Morris Floral building
Jim Riley turns 81, Jim Riley & Sons Construction turns 51
One year after two big milestones in Jim Riley’s life, he will be able to celebrate.Covid-19 put restrictions on any type of celebration last year but Jim, Kirk and Kevin Riley of Jim Riley and Sons feel it is just as good to remember and celebrate a year later. Jim started the business in 1970 and sold it to his sons Kevin and Kirk in 1994. Jim recalls the last fifty years … [Read more...] about Jim Riley turns 81, Jim Riley & Sons Construction turns 51
Morris Area School Board gives blessing for Costa Rica Trip
It has been done before with great success. Morris Area high school students have taken trips through organizations and even outside of the school and had wonderful learning experiences. At their May meeting on May 24, the Morris Area School Board heard one more proposal for a trip, this time to Costa Rica. Dylan Viss, who teaches Biology and Science courses at the high … [Read more...] about Morris Area School Board gives blessing for Costa Rica Trip
Morris Area graduates 64 with the Class of 2021
The Morris Area High School Class of 2021 participated in graduation ceremony Friday, May 28, in Morris. Morris Area graduated 64 in 2021. Student speakers at graduation included Class President Greta Hentges, Valedictorian Kennedy Hill, and Salutatorian Sydney Solvie. View the gallery of photos in the print edition here. … [Read more...] about Morris Area graduates 64 with the Class of 2021
