On Tuesday, February 20, 2024, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., come hear Ronald H. Koehn discuss “Abraham Lincoln’s River Connections,” at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The colored print shows a young Lincoln as a Flatboatman on the Ohio River. Since Lincoln’s tragic death by an […]
On Thursday, February 15, 2024, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., 20 men and women visited together inside The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, enjoying conversation and home baked items. Once-a-month, early gallery openings are designed as cozy times to meet with others in a welcoming […]
Editors note: Prior to the meals, praying the Stations of the Cross devotion will take place at 5:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus members will host three Lenten Fish Fridays, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. The first date is Friday, […]
University of Dubuque Announces Winter 2023 Graduates The University of Dubuque held a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Commencement Ceremony, at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 8, 2023, and a Winter Commencement Ceremony at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, December 14, both in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center Dubuque, […]
The Department of Interior and Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement visited Illinois and announce Funding for Coal Communities. Millions of dollars in new investments [will come] from President Joseph Biden’s “Investing in America” agenda. Monies will be used to clean up abandoned coal mines and create jobs, according […]
The Morrison High School Girls Basketball season ended on Friday, February 15, 2024, due to a loss to Riverdale in the 2A Regionals. Riverdale scored 46 points to Morrison’s 28.
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, February 9, 2024. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 2-09-2024 Adam Tarawneh 36 Morrison, IL Disobeyed Stop Sign 2-14-2024 Bryson Murray 20 Rock Falls, […]
Athletic Director Gregg Dolan writes, “The Morrison High School Boys Basketball game against Erie-Prophetstown tonight, Thursday, February 15, 2024, has been adjusted, due to E-P not having enough players to field a Junior Varsity team.The Mustangs will play a Varsity only game, starting at 6:00 p.m.”
Danny E. Stevens, 69, of Prophetstown, IL, died suddenly on Monday, February 12, 2024, at MercyOne Clinton Medical Center, Clinton, IA. Dan was born March 14, 1954, in Kewanee, IL, the son of Percy and Katherine “Kay” (Oberg) Stevens. He graduated from Erie High School in the class of 1973. […]
Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D. submitted this essay. We used to expect “good behavior” from our public celebrities and especially those who held high office, such as Governor, Legislator, and President. We felt that they should be held up as an example for our children to follow. Since Mr. Donald […]
Do you desire a unique gift for a loved on? Visit The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Look for wearable art; utilitarian art; decorative art; functional art. Remember to visit the gallery on Thursday, February 15, during the morning, Third Thursday coffee hours. The Loft on […]
To the Editor of thecity1.com: Bald eagles were at the edge of extinction many years ago. In 1963, there were only 417 known nesting pairs in the lower 48 states. Loss of food sources and habitat and illegal shooting were major factors. Government intervention in the early 1970s led to […]
As the beginning of Lent, Ash Wednesday services will be held on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at the following six Morrison, IL, churches. The public is welcome to attend any service, morning or evening. Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, offers a 7:00 p.m. message, a choir, Imposition […]
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville announces its Dean’s List, honoring those full-time students who earned high honors in the fall 2023 semester. College of Business, Industry, Life Science, and Agriculture and the College of Liberal Arts and Education require grade-point averages of 3.75 and above for Dean’s List honors. The College […]
On Monday, February 12, 2024, the City Council Meeting convened at 6:30 p.m., in the City of Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Attending were Mayor Scott Vandermyde; City Clerk Michael Hemmer; City Administrator Brian Melton; Treasurer Maggie Jones; Police Chief Pedro Valladares, Jr.; Recreational Services Director […]