Gaumer Chiropractic Ribbon Cutting January 9

Morrison, IL, Main Street has a couple of new faces on it. Eric and Carrie Gaumer have opened Gaumer Chiropractic, LLC, 125 E. Main Street, and will host their Ribbon Cutting on Friday, January 9, 2015, at noon.  Welcome them in the former office of Mance Chiropractic. Stop in and

Free Leg Screening at MCH January 13

Do you have leg pain, varicose veins, or spider veins?  Call Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, now to schedule your appointment for a free leg screening, on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  The screening only takes about ten minutes. You can

School Board Candidates

Thirteen weeks from today, Tuesday, January 6, 2015, residents of Morrison, IL, will elect members to the Community Unit District #6 School Board.  The election is Tuesday, April 7.  Three candidates filed required paperwork with the office of County Clerk Dana Nelson.  They are incumbent Jim Ridley, Clyde Township incumbent

Who Removed School District Snow?

A half-dozen employees of Morrison Community School District #6 manuevered mounds of snow from parking areas, sidewalks, and walkways, early on Tuesday, January 6, 2015.  Superintendent of Schools Scott Vance noted that two, in particular, arrived at 4:00 a.m. to clear District parking lots.  They were Director of Maintenance Dean

Help Farmers Insurance Give Back

Fulfilling a resolution to help others is a gratifying way to start the new year.  You can be part of a local endeavor to do so.  During January 2015, Farmers Insurance Agent Angie VanderVinne is seeking public donations for five organizations or agencies in need.  Donations will be collected at

Youth Baseball and Softball Annual Meeting

Morrison Youth Baseball and Softball looks forward to the upciming baseball and softball season.  The organizartion will have their Annual Board Meeting on Thursday, January 8, 2015, beginning at 6:00 p.m.  The location is the lower-level Boards and Commissions meeting room at Morrison City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison,

Program Shares History of Sterling Library

Sterling Public Library, 102 W. Fourth Street, Sterling, IL, traces its history to 1878.  Sterling Rock Falls Historical Society (SRFHS) will feature a presentation that shares the library’s past.   Guest speaker is Kristine Schauff, Rock Falls, IL, High School Librarian. A brief meeting at 2:00 p.m. will precede Schauff’s program,

Shell Express Lane Supported MFD Toy Drive

Local Firefighter Rob Hudson is shown receiving a cash donation from Shell Express Lane/Johnson Oil Company Manager Pat Weidel on Friday, December 12, 2014.  Hudson was the Committee Chair of the Morrison Fire Department’s fifth annual “Caring for Our Community” toy drive.  The convenience store/gas station is located at 651

Photos by Mike Nice

Mike Nice of Morrison, IL, submitted the following photos to share with you. ‘Tis the season again for our viewers to share in the visual appeal of thecity1.com, by submitting their winter images.  Be part of the fun, even if you are wintering in a warm part of the world

Bush Appointed to Illinois Supreme Court Advisory Board

Trent L. Bush, a partner with Ward, Murray, Pace & Johnson, P.C., 202 E. Fifth Street, P. O. Box 400, Sterling, IL, has been appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court to the Supreme Court e-Business Policy Advisory Board. He is one of three practicing attorneys appointed to the 18-member board.

Hear the King Speak at the Odell Public Library

Tuesday, January 13, 2015, is movie day at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The new year begins with the Oscar winning film, “The King’s Speech,” beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the Program Room.  The drama takes us to England during the time of the abdication of

Seahorses Break 34-Year-Old Relay Record

The Morrison Seahorse Swim Team achieved many goals at the Byron Turkey Shoot on Saturday, November 22, through Sunday, November 23, 2014, in Byron, IL.  Fifteen Seahorses made the trip to this eventful meet, where they swam 56 Lifetime Best Swims and had 63 Top-Eight finishes.  The following four Seahorses

Volunteer Millers Finalize 2015 Programs

De Immigrant Volunteer Millers have sponsored monthly programs at the Windmill Cultural Center for the last five years, with attendance increasing each year. The millers will continue monthly programs in 2015 with an array of educational, historical, cultural, and musical opportunities. Programs have been organized by the Volunteer Millers with

Winter Rec Programs for Adult and Youth Leagues

The City of Morrison, IL, Rec Program is in place to begin January leagues for adults in coed volleyball, ping pong, and lap swimming.  Basketball and wrestling are available for youth from first through fourth grades.  Volunteer coaches are needed for basketball.  The wrestling program will be supervised by Matt

Sullivan’s Foods Presents Final Pantry Donation

Managers of Sullivan’s Foods, 300 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, and Morrison Friends Food Pantry met for a short ritual at the store Friday, December 19, 2014.  A check for $580 was presented to support the Food Pantry by Sullivan’s Foods Manager Dan Baker, right, and Assistant Manager Jeramie Reatherford,