By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. If thecity1.com readers were unable to attend the 2025 Whiteside County Fair, from Tuesday, August 12, through Saturday, August 16, here are scenes you missed. Photos will be added daily featuring the various activities and highlights.
Join Illinois Extension for a one-of-a-kind workshop, on Saturday, August 23, 2025. This event will spark participants’ imagination, sharpen communication skills, and help them connect more deeply–with nature and with others. Early and Elementary Education Teachers, Master Naturalists, Master Gardeners, other youth educators and Leaders, and others with an
It’s time to purchase fresh, Michigan blueberries and peaches. Both luscious fruits will be available at last year’s location: Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL. Pull into the parking lot. Donna and husband Rob McCanse are shown in August 2023, busy at 8:00 a.m., packing bags
Editor’s note: Consider bringing ear protection. The Full Throttle Monster Truck Show is Thursday night, August 14, 2025, beginning at 7:00 p.m. on the track. Grandstand seating is free. There will be fireworks right after the show.
The Whiteside County Fair has an amazing line up of Grandstand and Daily events at this years fair, and it is sure to please all who attend! The Fair starts on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, and completes after five fun-filled days on Saturday, August 16. The 154th annual fair,
Editor’s update: On Monday, August 11, the Editor received a message from Morrison Community Hospital Marketing Director Mick Welding. According to Mike Vegter, owner of Vegter Steel Fabrication in Morrison, after the highest beam was installed, it was decorated for a short time, with the wee tree. This was
Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society will feature “A History of the Lincoln Highway,” at their meeting on Sunday, August 10, 2025, beginning at 2:00 p.m. The location is the Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. Third Street, Sterling, IL. The public is invited to hear their program. Kay and Ed Kozak
The following announcement from National Weather Service of the Quad Cities warns of potential flooding this weekend: “Multiple rounds of storms are expected through Monday, August 11, 2025, with heavy rain [being] the primary threat.” Numerous flash flooding is possible, with rainfall rates between 1-to-3 inches per hour. Widespread
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./ARC Morrison Community Blood Program Leader, submitted this report. The American Red Cross Morrison Community Blood Drive was held on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Morrison United Methodist Church; the Methodists were the sponsor of the canteen. Unfortunately, the ARC had two staff persons call off,
Since 1989, the Fair Board has honored those who made an extra effort, to support and make the annual Fair as much fun as possible, for those who participate and attend the many shows and events. The Whiteside County Fair Board is pleased to announce that the 2025 “Friend
The Annual Whiteside County Fair runs Tuesday, August 12, through Saturday, August 16, 2025. Display your Antique Tractor at the Whiteside County Fair. Pre-registration is recommended and can be done by contacting Ron Shank at 815-772-7157. Each participant will receive a 154th Whiteside County Fair plaque to display on
Editor’s note: The original press release from Rock River Jazz Band, Inc. was incorrect. This information has been updated for the upcoming concert in Rock Falls, IL, on Saturday, August 9. The Rock River Jazz Band, Inc. will perform a concert at the stage in the RB&W Park in
Whiteside County Fair Office opened for business Monday, August 4, 2025, for the entire week prior to the 154th annual Whiteside County Fair, which kicks off Tuesday, August 12. The Office of the Secretary and Treasurer are in the building near the grandstand at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201
The Whiteside County 154th Fair is approaches, and another impressive lineup of entertainment is in place that is sure to wow all crowds! The Fair opens on Tuesday, August 12, and completes after five amazing days on Saturday, August 16t, 2025. You will not want to miss it! The
Online entries are now being accepted for the 154th Annual Whiteside County Fair, which runs Tuesday, August 12, through Saturday, August 16, 2025. The Whiteside County Fair no longer publishes Premium Books, but the pages are available online at www.whitesidecountyfair.org. Look for the “Entries/Premiums” at the top, right corner