By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. On Monday, August 25, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., Morrison City Council convened with a Public Comment of welcoming from Senator Liandro “Li” Arellano. Senator Arellano introduced himself and invited the Community to utilize his position as needed, to assist the growth of Morrison. Senator
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. On Friday, August 29, 2025, the Morrison Mustangs will open the 2025 Football season, under third-year Coach Nathan Vandermyde. Coach Vandermyde is a 2008 graduate of Morrison High School and enters the schoolyear with anxious and excited anticipation. The 2025 Mustangs will compete in
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted Tractor Parade and Heavy Horse photos of the 2025 Whiteside County Fair.
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.
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The 2025-2026 school year will begin soon, and the Principal’s Office at Morrison High School will be filled with a new face. Dr. Dusti Markham will fill that office with many ideas and ambitions to support the students. She will enhance community interaction to
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The July session of the Morrison City Council featured recognition of the recent accomplishments of several athletes for Morrison High School. Mayor Scott Vandermyde read the official Proclamation that named July 28, 2025, as “MHS Track Team Day” in recognition of the recent Illinois
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Morrison School District will open the 2025-2026 school year under the leadership of Dr. Matthew DeBeane [/duh-BANE]. The Superintendent position has been a revolving door for several semesters, awaiting the School Board’s search to end with the appropriate candidate. Dr. DeBeane brings experience
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. Incoming Morrison Community Unit School District #6 Superintendent, Dr. Matthew DeBaene, offered a Meet and Greet time for introductions and answering of questions and/or concerns, regarding his position as the new Superintendent. Peanut Butter & Deli, 119 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, graciously hosted
By Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The July 21, 2025, session of the Morrison School District Board of Directors convened with new Superintendent Dr. Matt DeBeane in attendance. Due to the timing of the year, no school Principals were in attendance. Action taken included: * Acceptance of the resignation of Aubrey
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Illinois Department of Transportation introduced the proposed enhancements to Illinois Route 30 through Morrison, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. The Open House held in Odell Public Library exposed plans for the reconstruction of Route 30 from .01 mile west of route 78 North
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Monday, July 14, 2025, edition of the Morrison City Council convened without Councilman Kevin Bruckner in attendance. LuEllen Lee, local business owner located on E. Main Street, addressed the Council with concerns that the two-hour parking limit on Main Street was not being
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Thursday, July 10, 2025, evening conversion of Morrison’s downtown into a Pop-Up Market was a success. The street was a constant flow of family and friends converging to enjoy the offerings and the rekindling of friendships. The event featured a variety of foods,
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. Mayor Scott Vandermyde performed the swearing in ceremony for the new Morrison Chief of Police, Michael Moon, to open the June 23, 2025, meeting of the Morrison City Council. “The Council of the City of Morrison, Whiteside County, Illinois, is committed to the enhancement
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Monday, June 16, 2025, meeting of the Morrison School Board was the last meeting for interim Superintendent Shannon Baumann, and the Board expressed their appreciation for his time and efforts. His closing comments offered very positive hopes for the District. He remarked that
By Jerry Lindsey Assistant Editor. The NUIC (Northeast Illinois Conference) awards All-Conference honors, to recognize top players in various sports. Coaches nominate players. A ballot is sent to all Coaches to vote on the best players, with each Coach voting for players from other teams. NUIC All-Conference teams are