Whiteside County Health Department confirmed that mosquitoes collected in Sterling, and Rock Falls, IL, during the second week of July 2018, tested positive for West Nile Virus. WCHD Environmental Health Director Gene Johnston stated, “This discovery is the earliest on record for mosquito pools in Whiteside County, since the West
Often, the Editor receives “tips” from local citizens that become features on thecity1.com. On Sunday, July 15, 2018, this one came as a Facebook share from my sister-in-law’s daughter, who lives in Norwalk, IA. She wrote, “Stephanie, My favorite artist is coming to your town!” Artist Jeff Tadsen lives in
Whiteside County 4-H’ers have been working throughout the year on their projects and will have them judged at the 4-H shows Friday, July 13, and Saturday, July 14, 2018, at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds in Morrison, IL. Friday involved Cat, Poultry, and Rabbit shows and Foods and Sewing exhibits. Visiting
Morrison Park & Rec Advisory Board will meet on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at Morrison City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, in the Lower Level Boards and Commissions Room. The meeting beings at 7:00 p.m. The Agenda follows. 1) Call to Order 2) Roll Call/Attendance 3) Public Comment
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Effective Monday, July 16, 2018, State Farm Insurance will have new hours of operation, at 619 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The phone number remains the same: 815-772-2101. Hours on Monday through Thursday are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday hours are 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Editor’s note: Meridith Layne submitted the photo. As proof of recent beautification efforts along the downtown area, Morrison Chamber of Commerce Coordinator Meridith Layne submitted these pretty, potted petunias. You will find them in front of (Robert) Millikan Park, beside the Chamber office, at 221 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.
Editor’s note: Apologizes for inserting the wrong link to Theresa Brandon’s photographs. Thank you to those who notified thecity1.com of our error. If you were unable to attend the Morrison-themed Whiteside County Barn Tour on Saturday, July 7, and Sunday, July 8, 2018, or if you want to “revisit” those
Online registration for Morrison Community Unit District #6 students begins Monday, July 9, 2018. To register, log in to your Skyward Family Access account: https://skyward.morrisonschools.org/scripts/cgiip.exe/WService=wsEAplus/fwemnu01.w.
This report was submitted by City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen on Friday, July 6, 2018.> As we pass the Fourth of July, we are reminded how fast time takes us through the cycle of a year: youth baseball and softball starts to near the finish line; signs appear for the Whiteside
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, June 29, 2018. Arrests: On Monday, July 2, 2018, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Lynette S. Makl, age 47 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Rock Island County, charging
Gary J. Balk, 76, of Fulton, IL, died Friday, July 6, 2018, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Morrison, IL. Gary was born November 2, 1941, in Fulton, to John R. and Berniece R. (Norman) Balk. He was educated in the Fulton Christian Grade School and attended
There is a wildly popular Lip Sync Challenge being sent across Facebook. What makes it fun is that uniformed Police Officers and Deputies are the singers, and the stage is (usually) inside their squad car. The Law Enforcement Viral Lip Sync Challenge began with two San Antonio, TX, Airport Police
Editor’s note: Beginning July 1, 2018, the Albany, IL, Police Department monthly reports will be posted. Chief of Police Wyatt Heyvaert organizes them chronologically in one list. Below is the June Activity Report. June 1-31.) Coty A. Mitchell was arrested for Driving While License Revoked, Possession of Methamphetamine over 15
A new feature of the 2018 Summer Extravaganza will be a Vendor Fair on July 28, from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Individuals interested can sign up for a 10×10 space, on a first come, first serve basis. Spaces are available for $20. Send payment and form to Morrison Chamber of