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HPC Takes Historic District Steps

"On Tuesday, April 2, 2013, the City of Morrison’s Historic Preservation Commission literally took steps to define a Downtown Historic District.  Their journey will likely take “nine months to one year…starting today,” stated preservation consultant Darius Bryjka, of Springfield, IL.  “We need to begin to set up the boundaries today,”"

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Varsity Baseball Today at Home

"The Morrison High School Varsity Baseball games will be played at home today, Tuesday, April 2, 2013, beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the Sports Complex.  The Oregan, IL, diamonds were not servicable."

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1550 Stuffed Easter Eggs!

"Spring has just arrived, but one community event has been in the planning stage for months:  the Annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30, 2013.  Spearheaded for “about ten years” by Kiwani Ken Huizenga, the preparing of colorful plastic eggs is a monumental task.  On Saturday, March 23,"

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Ribbon Cutting at First Wealth Financial Group

"New business owner Joseph Mills gathered his family and fellow financial services professionals to attend a Morrison Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Friday, March 22, 2013.  His attractive office space, located at 219 E. Main Street, Suite A, Morrison, IL, is the location of First Wealth Financial Group,"

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Brownies’ Wild Goal for Cookie Sales

"The Lincoln Highway became a Brownie Girl Scout marketing location for Troop 1372, as evidenced by BayLeigh, left, and Jerrica, who did their sidewalk sign shuffle to attract cookie customers.  The girls set up a table in the Frontier Communications parking lot at 124 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, on Saturday"

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Candidates Address City Issues

"The Morrison Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors hosted a well-organized and well-received Meet the Candidates event on Thursday, March 21, 2013, before an audience of over 100 interested citizens.  The forum took place from 6:00 to nearly 8:00 p.m. in the Odell Public Library Community Room, 307 S. Madison"

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Letter from Candidate Vernon Tervelt

"As a family man and a resident of the City of Morrison for over 60 years, I care about what happens to our City and the people within it.  I stand for strong neighborhood character, excellant services and programs, and fiscal responsibility. Throughout my years, I’ve met, listened to, and"

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Letter from Candidate Curt Bender

"Dear Morrison 3rd Ward Voters: My name is Curt Bender, and I am honored to be running for your representative on the Morrison City Council.  I am running as 3rd Ward Alderman, because I think I can bring a different perspective to the council. I have been employed with Willett,"

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Changes to thecity1.com

"Have you noticed things look a bit different on thecity1.com, as of Monday, March 18, 2013?  Get to know the new city1.com.  Share your comments on the Forum, under “Site Related/Suggestion Box.” Why the changes?  We updated the core Content Management System–which lays out the site and “makes it work.” "

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Turn the Timepieces Ahead

"Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 10, 2013.  Perhaps late Saturday night, March 9, adjust ahead one hour your alarm and vehicle clocks, everyone’s watches, and the microwave or oven.   "

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Schools to Release Students Early

"Due to the impending snowstorm Morrison Community Schools will be dismissed early on Tuesday, February 26, 2013.  Northside students will be released at 12:55 p.m.  All other buildings will dismiss at 1:00."

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High School Concert Moved to 6:30 p.m.

"Due to the approaching snowfall on Thursday, February 21, 2013, the Morrison High School Chorus and Band Concert will begin one hour earlier.  The start time was moved to 6:30 p.m."

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Boy Scouts Selling First Aid Kits

"Morrison, IL, Boy Scouts of Troop 96 want you to follow their motto, “Be prepared.”  To that end, they are taking orders for first aid kits until Monday, February 25, 2013. The proceeds will fund summer camp and other troop camping outings, places where first aid kits might come in"

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Meet Your City Candidates March 21

"Morrison Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will host a “Meet the Candidates” night on Thursday, March 21, 2013, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  The event will be moderated by Stephanie Vavra, owner and publisher of thecity1.com. A dozen candidates are"

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City of Morrison Council Budget Meeting Report

"There was a lone Item for Discussion–the Fiscal 2013-2014 Budget–at the City of Morrison Council Meeting, on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  Alerman Pat Zuidema was excused.  Mayor Roger Drey asked if Aldermen would be able to switch the next"

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