Once a month, The Loft on Main opens its doors early for two hours, to those who enjoy home baked goods, beverages, and communal conversation. Stop in at the gallery on 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, July 21, 2022. All are welcome
On Sunday, July 17, 2022, Morrison Historical Society Board of Trustees will host Bailey Callahan, of Moline, IL, to discuss an Honor Flight initiative for female veterans. All past and current female military personnel are encouraged to attend this presentation. Any Honor Flight participants are cordially invited to share their
Mark you calendar, Fulton, IL, sports fans and parents. Fulton High School will hold its Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony, for the class of 2022, the evening of Saturday, September 17, 2022. It will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the school’s West Gym. Inductees include: 1991State Champion Football team
Thecity1.com office will close from Monday afternoon, July 11, through Saturday, July 16, 2022. Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey will be available for press releases or events. Contact him at 815-441-4603.
Online entries are now being accepted for the 151st Annual Whiteside County Fair, which runs Tuesday, August 16, through Saturday, August 20, 2022. 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 of
The Whiteside County Health Department (WCHD) Drive-Up No Appointment Necessary SHIELD Testing has reopened. Testing follows the normal Monday-through-Friday schedule, thanks to support from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and University of Illinois System’s SHIELD Illinois program. WCHD is pleased to continue offering SHIELD IL Saliva COVID-19 tests
The following college or university students earned recognition for excellent achievement in their courses of study. All are from Morrison, IL, unless noted. Aurora University in Aurora, IL, has named Taylor Schauff to the Dean’s List for the spring 2022 semester. Schauff is majoring in Social Work. The Dean’s List
Todd Mickley sent this press release. The Whiteside County Fair is extremely excited to announce that our 2022 musical guest, performing Thursday, August 18, 2022, is none other than our favorite Dolly Parton tribute artist, Karen as Dolly! From Gospel to Country, Karen Hester has delighted audiences around the world.
Farmers National Bank is celebrating 15 years in the Morrison, IL, community! Farmers National Bank opened a full-service bank in Morrison in 2007. Doug Vanderlaan, Morrison’s Community Bank President, along with his dedicated staff are one of the many reasons behind Farmers National Bank’s continued success in Morrison. FNB is
On Sunday, July 17, 2022, Morrison Historical Society Board of Trustees will host Bailey Callahan, of Moline, IL, to discuss an Honor Flight initiative for female veterans. All former Honor Flight participants are cordially invited to attend the program and share their experience viewing military monuments in the Washington, D.
On Friday, June 17, 2022, Whiteside County Health Department (IDPH) reported 27,112 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 68 deaths since Friday, June 10, 2022. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 3,380,095 cases, including 33,994 deaths, in 102 Counties in Illinois. As of
Editor’s note: The Albany, IL, organization conducting services was the American Legion, not VFW, as stated earlier. Jacklyn Hanson submitted the article and photos. Albany, IL, celebrated Memorial Day on Monday, May 30, 2022, at Lusk Cemetery. Hanson-Kennedy American Legion Post conducted the ceremony. They said a quick prayer; read
At 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, June 30, 2022, Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, will host Moline, IL, author Allen R. McCaulley. He will present his children’s books about a curly canine, Max. Visit with Service dog, Kaiser. Do you think he looks like Max? Make a
Tonight, Saturday, June 18, 2022, will offer ADULTS an entertaining Department of FUN event, at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds. Hours are 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. Admission is $5. Plan to purchase supper, snacks, and beverages. Use cash for this event. Tonight’s fundraiser will benefit the Morrison Dog Park. Once the
During Third Thursday, on June 16, 2022, The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, welcomed visitors, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., before the gallery doors opened. Sarah Bull had baked molasses cookies. Marcia Haag baked rhubarb bread. Stephanie Vavra baked her mother’s lemon cake. Dave Boyles made