Morrison Police Report of August 16

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, August 16, 2019. Arrests:  On Sunday, August 11, 2019, at approximately 2:10 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Keith A. Zaagman, age 37 of Morrison, for a moving

August 17 Demo Derby Winners

Editor’s note:  Those who desire a complimentary copy of their event photo should email webmaster@thecity1.com. The Whiteside County Fair grandstand holds 3500 seats with 1250 reserved.  All but a handful were taken on Saturday, August 17, 2019, to watch the Demolition Derby.  A record entry of 109 cars topped last

September 1 Birthday Party for Harvey Zuidema

Harvey Zuidema and wife Karen invite the public to honor his 80th birthday, at an Open House reception on Sunday, September 1, 2019.  His birth date is August 30, 1939. The celebration takes place from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  The building

Anderson and McCombie Open Rock Falls Office

To provide improved constituent service and easier accessibility for residents of Whiteside County, State Senator Neil Anderson and State Representative Tony McCombie opened a new, shared, District office, at 301 First Avenue in Rock Falls, IL. Rep. McCombie said, “We plan to be open a few times a week, but

The Browns Entertain September 1 in the Valley

Please come and enjoy our last Summer night event!  Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes The Browns to the outdoor stage, on Sunday, September 1, 2019, at 6:00 p.m.  Join us in the Valley for an evening of praise and worship.  The concert will be

TLP Announces $1.4 Million Capital Campaign

Bolstered by a grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Office of Tourism, Timber Lake Playhouse will embark on a $1.4 million capital improvement campaign over the next five years.  The grant from DCEO will fund construction to winterize the theatre and lobby at TLP’s main

CCC Summer 2019 President’s and Deans’ Lists

Clinton Community College, Clinton, IA, has announced the Summer 2019 President’s and Deans’ Lists of area Illinois scholars. President’s List students must earn a minimum of six credit hours and 4.0 GPA during the term. Fulton:  Pierre Mure-Ravaud, Emily Santana, Shannon Sherman, Lauren Spencer, and Cameron Ward Morrison:  Lisette Lehman,

September 8 Combined Sunday School Rally Day

Rally Day is Sunday, September 8,  2019, for the combined Sunday School Program of First Presbyterian and Morrison United Methodist Churches. Everyone is invited to check out our program.  We will meet at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Shepherds will answer

Antique Tractors on Parade at Resthave

Karla Burn submitted the article and photographs. Residents of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, were able to watch this year’s Antique Tractor Parade on Monday, August 12, 2019. Sixty-one tractors drove through Resthave’s parking lot.  Residents did a lot of waving. Afterward they reminisced about days

Paul’s Journey Performs August 11

Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes Paul’s Journey to our outdoor stage, on Sunday, August 11, 2019, at 6:00 p.m.  Please join us in the valley for an evening of praise and worship.  We will be serving root beer floats! The concert will be moved

August 13 Anti-Trafficking Committee Meeting

The Franciscan Peace Center of the Sisters of St. Francis of Clinton, IA, will hold an Anti-Trafficking Committee meeting, on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. at The Canticle, 841 13th Avenue N., Clinton.  All interested persons are encouraged to attend. Human trafficking exists in Iowa.  “We have human

Albany Lunch on the Lawn Concludes

Gathered at Albany United Methodist Church, 502 First Street, Albany, IL, the children wave goodbye to another successful year of Lunch on the Lawn. This program is part of Whiteside County United Way’s Feed the Children initiative. This is the third year that Albany United Methodist Church has participated in

August 4 Spring Valley Church Hosts Local Vocalists

On Sunday, August 4, 2019, at 6:00 p.m., we will have a change in our Outdoor Sunday Night Drive-In service, schedule at Spring Valley Reformed Church.  We are located at 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL.  Pastor Ralph Beidler will present the message. Due to the sudden retirement of The

Register for Cover Crop Workshop

Register by 4:00 p.m., on Monday, August 5, 2019, for a Cover Crop Workshop to be held Thursday, August 8, beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Lunch will be provided at noon.   The location is the Bill Holesinger farm, a quarter mile north of the Garden Plain and Frog Pond Roads

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,