Editor's note: During repairs made to thecity1.com the published link to this feature article was broken. Following is a replacement. 26-27/SATURDAY DEMO DERBY The Demolition Derby on Saturday, August 22, 2026, drew a huge crowd for the 155th Annual Whiteside...
Reserve September 17 for a Third Thursday Loft Visit
Make a point to visit the Loft on Main, the morning of Thursday, September 17, 2026. Third Thursday coffee hours are from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. The Morrison, IL, art gallery, at 112 E. Main Street, welcomes locals and visitors to experience monthly Third Thursday...
What a Building Block Bear Effort!
Editor's note: During repairs made to thecity1.com on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, the link to this feature article was broken. Following is a replacement. Jaini Driscoll is pictured holding a Building Block three-dimentional plastic figure. It is on display at...
Special Mexican Dinner Fundraiser August 29
The public is invited to enjoy a delicious, Special Prepared Mexican Meal to support The Victory Center/Faith Center Church, of Clinton, IA. This joint effort is being organized by Crossroads Community Church and Morrison United Methodist Church. Paula...
Legacy of Generosity and Caring Honors Dr. Richard Vandermyde
Morrison Community Hospital is deeply grateful for the generosity and lasting legacy of longtime, Family Physician Dr. Richard Vandermyde. We were proud to dedicate our new Family Care Clinic in Dr. Vandermyde's honor. It is a fitting tribute to a Physician...
New Ticket Office is a Showpiece!
On Tuesday afternoon, August 18, 2026, inside the newly-constructed Whiteside County Fairgrounds Ticket Office, three volunteers displayed their pleasure with new surroundings. Left-to-right, they were Paula Rodriguez, Susan Wilkens, and Tracy Henson. Member...
Attend August 20 Third Thursday from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Our Morrison, IL, art gallery, at 112 E. Main Street, welcomes locals and visitors to experience monthly Third Thursday gatherings at The Loft on Main. The gallery opens early to share conversation over home-baked goods and beverages. Invite a companion to...
October 2-3, Class of 1966 60th Class Reunion
The Morrison Community High School Class of 1966 will hold their 60th Class Reunion, on the weekend of October 2 and 3, 2026. A "Meet and Greet" will be held on Friday evening, October 2, at Double G Saloon, 113 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00...
2025 Fair Photos Indicate 2026 Experiences
Editor's note: Last year, Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey gathered the following remembrances of the 2025 Whiteside County Fair, from Tuesday, August 12, through Saturday, August 16. Entertainment, action, exhibitions, competitions, and "favorite fair foods"...
155th Whiteside County Fair Begins August 18, 2026
The Whiteside County Fair has an amazing lineup of Grandstand and daily events planned for this year's fair, with something sure to please everyone! The fair kicks off on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, and wraps up after five fun-filled days on Saturday, August...
September 14 Impact Life Blood Drive
Morrison Elementary School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, will host a community Blood Drive, on Monday, September 14, 2026. The hours are 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., in the Cafeteria. To make an appointment, scan the QR code with your phone, or email...
300+ Guests Tour Family Care Clinic
Morrison Community Hospital welcomed more than 300 community members on Sunday, July 19, 2026, to celebrate the completion of its newly expanded Family Care Clinic, during a special Open House. Guests toured the state-of-the-art addition, met clinic staff, and...
Display your Antique Tractor at the Whiteside County Fair
Antique Tractor buffs will have a heyday at this year's 155th Annual Whiteside County Fair, which runs August 18-22, 2026. Each participant will receive a 155th Whiteside County Fair plaque to display on their antique tractor. Exhibitors will fire up their...
Sorensen’s Bill to Fight Robocall Scams Clears Key Step
Editors note: Click here to read how scam and robocalls and robotexts are generated. There are specific suggestions how to block them. Congressmen Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is celebrating an important step forward for his bipartisan "Quashing Unwanted and...
What to Know About Scam Callers
You can't get them to stop calling! If a U. S. company were calling you, you could put your phone number on the Do Not Call list, and that should prevent most companies from calling you (but not charities.) But these calls appear to come from foreign scam call...