Carol Jane (Hockman) Kallenbach died in her home on March 28, 2021, in Mission, TX. Carol was born in Freeport, IL, on December 11, 1936. She was the youngest of seven children born to Roy and Emma Hockman. Carol graduated from Morrison High School in 1954. She married Roger Kallenbach
Morrison Garden Club will once again sponsor a Spring coloring contest, with the help of Odell Public Library, running Monday, April 5, through Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Odell Public Library is located at 307 S. Madison Street, in Morrison, IL. Please call the Library at 815-772-7323 to make arrangements to
Dear Editor: Scott Vandermyde, son of Dr. Richard and Barbara Vandermyde retired “home” to Morrison after working as an Actuary, both in various Cities in the United States, including Chicago, Seattle, and Los Angeles, and onto Zurich, Switzerland, and Hong Kong. He told me, “The grounding and education I received
These Morrison Junior High School students earned placement on the Honor Roll during the 2020-2021 Third Quarter. 6th Grade High Honors – Zayley Boonstra, Caeleb Bramm, Laila Cason, Claire Derycke, Ava Duncan, Anna Eggemeyer, Caleb Houzenga, Lexy Ingram, Joslynn James, Hailey Kenseth, Joshua McDearmon, Joshua Melton, Madelyn Mertes, Elle Milnes,
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, March 19, 2021.
Donald H. Ward, 94, of Prophetstown, IL, died Friday, March 26, 2021, at Allure of Prophetstown, Prophetstown, IL. Don was born on May 31, 1926, in Morrison, IL, to Jay H. and Susie M. (Hart) Ward, Sr. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County Grade Schools and was a
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey conducted these interviews and submitted the photos. On Tuesday, April 6, 2021, the Whiteside County, IL, Consolidated Election ballots available to voters will carry two names of candidates desiring to be the next Mayor of Morrison, IL. They were interviewed separately, and their responses are offered
Attention Morrison High School Class of 1966 alumni: our 55th Class Reunion is fast approaching. Committee members have met, and some plans have been discussed, but, we need some input from you. We are tentatively making plans for Friday, October 1, and Saturday, October 2, 2021.
The American Legion Post 328 celebrated The American Legion’s 102nd birthday during their monthly meeting, on Monday, March 8, 2021, at 306 E. Main Street, in Morrison, IL. The American Legion was establish March 15, 1919, in Paris, France, with members of the American Expeditionary Force. Through an Act of
The American Legion Post 328 in Morrison, IL, is interested in sponsoring a High School Senior (eligibility is slightly broader) to the 85th Session of Illinois Premier Boys State hosted by Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, IL. The event is Saturday, June 12, through Friday, 18, 2021. Costs will be
Morrison Community Hospital Foundation will host a Pre-Grand Opening on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Doors open at 8:30 a.m., at the City of Morrison Community Room (inside Odell Public Library), 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Breakfast will be served. Please reply immediately at 815-772-5510. The agenda follows.
Editor’s note: Early voting at the Whiteside County Couthouse began Thursday, February 25, 2021. Early voting at the Sterling, IL, Courthouse will be March 24-26. Click this link to see a specimen Ballot: https://www.whiteside.org/index.php?option=com_docman&view=download&alias=6105-2021-april-6-specimen-ballot&category_slug=election-forms&Itemid=165. On Tuesday, March 16, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos cast her early vote in the Illinois Consolidated Election
Submit questions to stephanie@thecity1.com for consideration in the upcoming Mayoral candidate forum. The deadline is Monday night, March 22, 2021. Join the event on Wednesday, March 24, in the Morrison High School auditorium for a forum with Vernon Tervelt and Scott Vandermyde, or watch the live-streaming broadcast. Doors open at
Submit a question for the Mayoral candidates forum by Monday night, March 22, 2021. Send to stephanie@thecity1.com. Include your name, but know that no one’s name will be divulged.
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, March 12, 2021.