Westendorf Sundial Marks Sunny Hours

Near the southwest corner of Grove Hill Cemetery, along N. High Street, Morrison, IL, there is a brass sundial.  It rests within a white, fluted, Doric column of concrete.  Embossed on the top of the column are the builder’s name–W. G....

Memorial Day Essay by Andrea Allen

Editor’s note:  Andrea Allen, R. N. BSN, was the feartured speaker at the Monday, May 26, 2014, Memorial Day Services.  At the request of thecity1.com, she submitted her essay for those who were moved by it and those who were unable to hear her speak...

Bob Brands–Veteran of the Korean War

Eighty-four-year-old Robert Brands participated in the American Legion Honor Guard during the Morrison, IL, Memorial Day Parade and services, Monday, May 26, 2014.  He was one of five members who offered the rifle salute.  Brands is a veteran of the Korean...

Memorial Day Essay by Preston Behrens

Editor’s note:  This insightful piece was the winning 7th grade essay in the annual Whiteside County 6th through 8th grade competition, addressing “What a Veteran Means to Me.”  May 5, 2014 Veteran Essayby Preston BehrensA veteran is kind...

LeeAnn’s Dance Connection to Perform at Indy 500

Four members of LeeAnn’s Dance Connection, 110 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will leave Friday, May 23, 2014, on a whirlwind roadtrip.  Owner LeeAnn Schaefer will take area Junior High students to perform during Memorial Day Weekend at the Indy 500, held in...