Sports skill sets require nurturing and maturing, to build skillful players. Morrison, IL, is fortunate to have several organizations and volunteers that add to experiential learning. Volunteer Dustin Damhoff coaches a group of 5th grade boys on the Basketball court at Morrison Junior High School, twice a week. They began […]
Viewers Norine and Bill Urban posed a question Thursday, January 12, 2023, to the Editor on thecity1.com Facebook page. They noticed activity by the Union Pacific Railroad near their home in Morrison, IL. “Out of curiosity, what is the railroad doing in the 400 block of East Wall? Husband and […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Erie-Prophetstown Panthers’ ability to make free throws in the fourth quarter (10 of 11) helped to seal a competitive game against the Mustangs, on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Erie-Prophetstown bested the Morrison team, 49-42. player pts. player pts. McQueen 9 […]
On Thursday, January 12, 2023, Clarke University, in Dubuque, IA, proudly announced that 191 students earned a spot on the Dean’s List for the Fall 2022 semester. The list recognizes full-time Clarke students who have earned a 3.65 grade-point average or above, on a 4.0 scale, with a minimum of […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. Mayor Scott Vandermyde convened the Morrison City Council on Monday, January 9, 2023, with a full Council in attendance. Aldermen welcomed opening comments from a representative of the company seeking permission to build a 33-acre solar farm, at the intersection of Sawyer Road […]
The flowing scholars earned placement on the Morrison Junior High School 2nd Quarter Honor Roll in December 2022. 6th GRADE STRAIGHT A’s (4.000): LUX ADOLPH, ELIVIA DECKER, ZANDER JOHNSON, ELLA KELLY, CHLOE LANDHEER, IZAAK NEAS, KINLEE PRINS, JAKEN UPDIKE, AMELIA WETZELL 6TH GRADE HIGH HONOR ROLL (3.500 – 3.999): ELLIOTT […]
For many, a new year brings with it new hopes, dreams, and goals. Thursday, January 19, 2023, marks the first “Third Thursday” of the year. Offered from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month, and free to the public, The Loft on Main offers a welcoming […]
State Representative Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) was sworn in to his fourth term in the Illinois House of Representatives, on Wednesday, January 10, 2023, during the inauguration of the 103rd General Assembly. “I am honored to serve the new 73rd District in Springfield. We have large challenges ahead in our State. […]
Come have some Trivia Night fun for great cause, on Saturday, January 21, 2023. Morrison Department of Fun is hosting a “Friends Trivia” event to help support one of our own. In October 2022 Jenny Patton of Morrison, IL, was diagnosed with breast cancer, which required surgery and ongoing treatments. […]
Dear Morrison Community Members: It has been my great pleasure to serve as the [Morrison, IL, Chamber of Commerce] Executive Director for the last year. I have worked very hard to provide opportunities for new foot traffic , to assist in boosting the economics here. At this time [Saturday, January […]
The City of Morrison Council will hold a Special Council Meeting, on Monday, January 16, 2023, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The location is Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison IL. Only one item is on the Agenda, as an Item of Consideration and Possible Action: 1. Resolution No. […]
On Sunday, January 8, 2023, at 1:42 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies were dispatched to the intersection of Gaulrapp Road and Elston Road, in rural Erie, IL, for a single-vehicle crash with injuries. The initial crash investigation determined that Tyler Naftzger, age 25, of Erie, IL, was operating a UTV (side-by-side) […]
As your Sheriff, I wanted to give Citizens of Whiteside County an update on the recent passage of HB 5471, also known as the Protect Illinois Communities Act. As your duly-elected Sheriff my job and my Office are sworn, in fact, to protect the citizens of Whiteside County. This is […]
Sauk Valley Community College classes for Spring Semester begin Tuesday, January 17, 2023, on campus at 173 Illinois Route 2, Dixon, and Sterling, and Mount Morris, IL. The schedule is below.
Various Winter 2023 events are scheduled to inform and entertain. The Extension Main Office is located at 12923 Lawrence Road, Sterling, IL 6108. The phone number is 815-632-3611. Contact us by email at uie-clw@illinois.edu. Visit our website at go.illinois.edu/clw to find other information and programs. 4-H Rabbit Workshop, January 18 […]