The Free Community Meal and Open Mic Night at First Presbyterian Church of Morrison, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2015, has been cancelled. The volunteers are busy with Vacation Bible School this week. The next Free Community Meal will be on Thursday, July 30, from
Kindly send your photographs of the severe storm damage from the evening of Monday, June 22, 2015, to stephanie@thecity1.com. Please include an address or approximate location. The Editor will remain out of the office Wednesday, June 24, 2015, to deal with tree damage. However, readers may leave a message at
On Monday, June 8, 2015, the City of Morrison Council convened at 6:58 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. In attendance were Mayor Everett Pannier, City Clerk Melanie Schroeder, City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen; Aldermen Michael Blean, Scott Connelly, Dale Eizenga, Dave Helms, Vernon Tervelt,
Following is State legislative information from the Illinois Retail Merchants Association. In Springfield, IL, both chambers convened on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, per their plan to meet once-a-week while there is no State Budget. The Senate convened a Committee of the Whole to discuss the impact of a property tax
The public is invited to Christian Reformed Church on Wednesday, June 24, 2015, for a special event. KidsBlast will have a petting zoo from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. The church is located at 300 W. South Street, Morrison, IL. There is no charge for this event. Come and join the
This year’s solstice, considered the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, occured at 12:38 p.m. today, Sunday, June 21, 201. Happy summer!
Mayan proverb: “In the baby lies the future of the world….His[/Her] father must take him[/her] to the highest hill to see what his[/her] world is like.”
On Monday, June 22, 2015, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Reports of City Officers and Department Heads Consent Agenda
On Saturday, June 13, 2015, at Westwood Sports Complex, 1900 Westwood Drive, Sterling, IL, Relay For Life of Whiteside County celebrated its 20th anniversary. The event was shortened to just six hours, rather than an overnight experience as in the past. Relay is held to give everyone a chance to celebrate
What a sweet example of our Executive Branch working for the good of its citizens! In 1984, Illinois-born President Ronald Reagan designated July as “National Ice Cream Month.” Furthermore, he marked the third Sunday of the month as “National Ice Cream Day.” That will be Sunday, July 19, 2015. His
Morrison City Council will hold a Public Hearing to receive comments about the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant from the State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, on Monday, June 22, 2015, at 6:45 p.m. It takes place prior to the 7:00 City Council Meeting,
The faculty and staff of Ashford University have announced the Spring 2015 Dean’s List for the online program and the on-campus traditional programs. The Ashford University student community includes people from every state and several foreign countries. Listed are 51 Illinois area students. Names denoted with an asterisk (*) are
Mark your calendars for a fun-filled weekend in Prophetstown, IL. Register now for exciting family events and plan to attend the annual fireworks extravaganza. Contact Prophetstown Park District, 410 Riverside Drive, Prophetstown, IL, at 815-537-2093 with further questions. Friday, July 3, 2015, will begin with Prophetstown Park District’s Streetscape and
The City of Morrison, IL, is working to keep residents, staff, and emergency personnel safe and informed, by using with quick and reliable emergency notifications and public service announcements. The City partnered with Everbridge, worldwide leader in unified critical communications. The City of Morrison will begin using Everbridge’s Citizen Alerts
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, June 12, 2015. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 06-12-15 David J. Stoudt 52 Sterling, IL Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Ordinance) 06-17-15 Jeffery