These folks glided down Rock Creek on Saturday, July 7, 2018. They are shown passing Annan Mill. The group “exited the creek down by Fairway Drive, by what is now the Dog Park. They walked around the dog park and over the hill towards Waterworks Park, carrying their rafts,” stated
Editor’s note: Bill Popkin submitted this short press release. Small-town girl makes good! Lauren Rice, Morrison, IL, standout softball player, will be taking her skills to Ohio State University next year, in Columbus, OH. As an incoming sophomore, she will play in the Big Ten for Ohio State Coach Kelly
A fundraising golf outing, in support of Whiteside County Sheriff candidate Kristopher Schmidt, is scheduled for Saturday, August 11, 2018. Save the date. Details will follow.
A fundraising golf outing, in support of Whiteside County Sheriff candidate Kristopher Schmidt, is scheduled for Saturday, August 11, 2018. Save the date. Details will follow.
Often, the Editor receives “tips” from local citizens that become features on thecity1.com. On Sunday, July 15, 2018, this one came as a Facebook share from my sister-in-law’s daughter, who lives in Norwalk, IA. She wrote, “Stephanie, My favorite artist is coming to your town!” Artist Jeff Tadsen lives in
Whiteside County 4-H’ers have been working throughout the year on their projects and will have them judged at the 4-H shows Friday, July 13, and Saturday, July 14, 2018, at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds in Morrison, IL. Friday involved Cat, Poultry, and Rabbit shows and Foods and Sewing exhibits. Visiting
Online entries are now being accepted for the 148th Annual Whiteside County Fair, which runs from Tuesday, August 14, to Saturday, August 18, 2018. The Whiteside County Fair will no longer publish Premium Books, but the pages are available online at the Whiteside County Fair website. There is over $119,000
Linda Temple and Paula Rodriguez are hosting a Paint Night fundraiser to benefit Odell Public Library, 307, S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Friday, July 20, 2018. They routinely raise money for mission trips. Because they are not going on a trip this year, they wanted to host a fundraiser
Editor’s note: Meridith Layne submitted the photo. As proof of recent beautification efforts along the downtown area, Morrison Chamber of Commerce Coordinator Meridith Layne submitted these pretty, potted petunias. You will find them in front of (Robert) Millikan Park, beside the Chamber office, at 221 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.
Over 120 local children participated in Odell Public Library’s five-week, “Reading Takes You Everywhere” Summer Reading Club. Programming was based on the tremendously popular Magic Treehouse book series by Mary Pope Osborne. Each week, readers were transported to a destination from the books and completed a variety of fun activities and
Dear Editor: What an amazing evening it was for Rock River Hospice and Home (RRHH) at the Fourth Tapas and Tinis Fundraiser! The event incorporates community members as chefs who make a variety of appetizers for guests to enjoy, along with specialty martini drinks created by Brandywine staff. Guests were
There is a wildly popular Lip Sync Challenge being sent across Facebook. What makes it fun is that uniformed Police Officers and Deputies are the singers, and the stage is (usually) inside their squad car. The Law Enforcement Viral Lip Sync Challenge began with two San Antonio, TX, Airport Police
A new feature of the 2018 Summer Extravaganza will be a Vendor Fair on July 28, from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Individuals interested can sign up for a 10×10 space, on a first come, first serve basis. Spaces are available for $20. Send payment and form to Morrison Chamber of
It is always a delight when Fran Riley, KWQC Channel 6 Features writer, comes to Whiteside County to interview local citizens. His sincere interest and warmth make for personal, enlightening features. Prior to the Fourth of July, Riley prepared material on Fred Steele of Lyndon, IL, during a home visit,
Brian Bartoz supplied the photographs. Editor’s note: The local service organization, Wa-Tan-Ye, hosted a brunch on Saturday, June 30, 2018, in the Fellowship Hall of Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Morrison Junior High School Counselor Jackie Wiersema was the Guest Speaker. She was accompanied by her