Hop on over to the Annual McDonald’s Easter Egg Hunts. They will be held throughout the day, at 606 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, from Wednesday, April 12, through Sunday, April 16, 2017. Children may select one egg from inside the restaurant, on just one occasion. It will contain candy or
Hop on over to the Annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt. It will be held at Kiwanis Park, 700 block of N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, April 15, 2017. A firetruck will deliver the Easter Bunny to the park between 9:45 and 10:00 a.m. There will be a brief
Morrison, Dixon, Rock Falls, and the Sauk Valley Chambers of Commerce have collaborated with Sterling Main Street and the Small Business Development Corporation at Sauk Valley Community College. They will bring a learning workshop, “Social Media: An Introduction,” to area small businesses and nonprofit organizations. This opportunity will be held
At the next program hosted by the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society, Ronald H. Koehn, a retired Social Studies teacher at Fulton High School, will present a PowerPoint program entitled “The Illinois Connection: Lincoln, Grant, Reagan, and Obama.” His talk is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, April 23, 2017, at
Come visit the newly renovated Pediatrics Department at CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL, on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. The department is located on the second floor of the Hospital. Take the public elevators and turn left upon exiting. Updates to the
Barry Dykhuizen has earned a prestigious milestone in his professional career. He completed criteria and testing established by International Local Government Management Organization, of Washington, D. C. Dykhuizen, City Administrator of Morrison, IL, recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from the International City/County Management Association ICMA.) He joins over 1400
The movie “Seabiscuit,” adapted from Laura Hilenbrand’s best-selling book, will be shown at Odell Public Library on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, beginning at 2:00 p.m. The location is 307 S. Market Street, Morrison, IL. “Seabiscuit” tells the story of a small horse who did not have much going for himself
Kayla Saville was named First Team All State for her achievement in Scholastic Bowl. She was selected by the coaches in her Sectional to be a Top-Six Player of the 32 teams in our Northwest Sectional. Because she placed in that group, her stats were sent to a committee of
Submitted by Katie Eggemeyer, Cottonwood 4-H Club Reporter. Story submitted Photo was taken by Chris Krum. The Cottonwood 4-H Club met at St. Peter [Evangelical] Lutheran Church [LCMS, 601 N. Jackson Street,] in Morrison, IL, on Saturday, March 11, 2017. Two members presented in their project areas. Madi Armitage talked
This hole marks the location of the former April House Children’s Advocacy Center, at 503 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The building was owned by Whiteside County. On Tuesday, March 20, 2017, Milnes Construction of Morrison demolished the vacant house. “The water supply and electrical power had been cut
Jerry Brearton submitted this article and photo. American Legion Post 328 Commander Dale Usterbowski (right) presented the Certificate of Initiation into The American Legion to Legionnaire Larry Zuidema, left, on Monday, March 13, 2017, certifying participation in an Initiation of Veterans into membership in The American Legion. Other Legionnaires presented but not
Morrison Emmanuel Reformed Church’s 90-voice “Voices of Praise”cordially invites the area to celebrate with them, as they present their tenth annual Spring Music Celebration. It will be presented in three performances, in the sanctuary of the church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL: Friday, April 7, 2017, at 7:00 p.m.
Morrison High School Post Prom parents committee has rescheduled their car wash for Sunday, March 19, 2017. “Super Wash said that this Sunday, from noon to 3:00 p.m., would be a good day to wash. The salt was on roads, and [it] is to be 50° this weekend,” reported one
Are you wearing green today? Send your St. Patrick’s Day photo to webmaster@thecity1.com. Each year on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, school children sometimes dress in a bit o’ the green, in order to avoid being pinched by their classmates. In actuality, only people with Irish ancestry need wear green
Jerry Brearton submitted this article and photo. American Legion Post 328 in Morrison, IL, celebrated the 98th birthday of The American Legion, on Monday, March 13, 2017. The membership totals 107, mostly from Morrison, but area towns are also represented. Several men have moved across the Country but continue their