Entertainment at the 149th Whiteside County Fair

The Whiteside County Fair is only a few weeks away; we are set with another impressive lineup of entertainment.  The Fair opens Tuesday, August 13, and completes after five amazing days on Saturday, August 17, 2019.  You won’t want to miss the 149th annual fair, held at the fairgrounds in

Who’s to Blame? Lock and Dam Mystery

Thecity1.com continues a feature series to showcase original stories and story endings by young writers and to inspire others to write.  The age range for submitting is eight to 16.  No horror/violent stories will be accepted. Writers must submit their first and last name, age, and a phone contact.  None

Big Boy to Pass through Town Tuesday Morning

Editor’s note:  On Thursday, July 25, Sharon Moore, whose husband, Patrick, works for the railroad, notified thecity1.com there is no access in Clinton, IA, to approach locomotive No. 4014. Apparently this is merely a rest stop for the crew, and the public will not be able to get close to

Friends of the Parks Free Bikes at Summer Extravaganza

Friends of the Parks Foundation is proud to participate in the Morrison Summer Extravaganza, on Saturday, July 27, 2019.  The annual day-long community event takes place at Morrison Sports Complex, 15201 Bishop Road, at the east end of Morrison, IL. Between the hours of 4:00 to 6:30 p.m., visit the Friends

Rep. McCombie Announced Spring Photo Contest Winners

Illinois State Representative Tony McCombie announced the winners of the 2019 Spring Photo Contest. “Congratulations to Karen Miles and Scott Wolfe on your winning photos.  I love the 71st District and truly believe we have the most beautiful landscape and wonderful people,” said Rep. McCombie.  “I enjoyed looking through all

Federal Half-Staff Alert Tuesday, July 23

Flags are to be lowered to half-staff today, Tuesday, July 23, 2019, in honor of Retired Associate Justice of the Supreme Court John Paul Stevens  Retired Associate Justice Stevens was laid in repose in the Great Hall of the Supreme Court of the United States, on Monday, July 22. A

Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Crash Involving Train

On Monday, July 15, 2019, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Morrison Police responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a Union Pacific Railway train on N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL.  A truck and horse trailer combination driven by Gary J. Cooper, age 70 of Dixon, IL, was northbound on Jackson Street

MHS Class of 1966 Alumnae Lunches

The ladies of the MCHS Class of ’66 will hold three lunches for alumnae in August and September 2019.  The lunches are being held to accommodate classmates that will be traveling a long distance and want to see other class members during their Morrison visit.  Lunches will be held at Happy

First Presbyterian July 25 Free Community Meal

First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, July 25, 2019.  The building is handicap accessible.  Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty meals and pleasant socializing.   The Summer Picnic menu will feature brats,

Pickleball Courts are Ready for Play

Editor’s note:  The feature and photos were submitted by Kathy Schmidt. The cleanup and painting of Pickleball courts in Kelly Park, E. High Street, Morrison, IL, are complete.  A huge thank you goes to Roger and Jan Stuart who have worked alongside Kathy Schmidt daily on this project.  Special thanks

What is Pickleball? See for Yourself July 30

Pickleball is a paddle sport using a paddle and a wiffle ball, created for anyone eight to eighty+ and with all skill levels.  Rules are simple, and the game is easy for beginners to learn. Pickleball gives you a good workout without as much stress and strain on joints and

Swift Roof Install at Morrison’s Heritage Museum

For months, roof replacement has been an agenda item at Morrison Historical Society Board meetings.  President Harvey Zuidema reported on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, that Total Construction Services, Sterling, IL, would remove old shingles the next day.  TCS has more than 15 years of comprehensive experience in the Sauk Valley

Tanya Ann Boles (1979 – 2019)

Tanya Ann Boles (Callihan), 39, of Regency Care of Sterling in Sterling, IL, died Sunday, July 21 2019, at Regency Care of Sterling. Tanya was born August 15, 1979, in Morrison, IL, to Lyle S. and Terri L. (McClain) Boles.  She was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was

Morrison Community Hospital Road Closing

At Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, the main entrance on Jackson Street will be closed for construction, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Park at the Physical Therapy Department lot on E. Knox Street and enter the hospital.  (This entrance formerly