" Starting at 1:00 p.m., on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, thecity1.com will not be available for viewing. The website will transition to a new hosting service, which will conclude on Wednesday, August 26. Emails can be sent during these down days, but replies will not be possible until the procedure"
" The report was written by Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Morrison, IL, City Council convened on Monday, August 24, 2026, and all Councilmen answered roll call except Sidonna Mahaffey. Opening conversation included the second request of an OSLAD grant that would fund a Waterworks Park Splash Pad Project. "
" 26-27 / SATURDAY DEMO DERBY All Towns are Morrison, IL, unless noted. Gavin Hooper of Sterling, IL, took first place in the Prostock Compact Division, at the 155th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Saturday Demolition Derby, August 22, 2026. Mini Vans 1. Brandon Wyatt, Sterling; 2. Joey Wyatt, Sterling; 3."
"For students in Morrison[,IL,] Community Unit District #6, the 2026-2027 School Year begins today, Monday, August 24, 2026. Drivers near the four school buildings will require heightened safety awareness. Early release times today are Northside -11:20 a.m. Southside, Junior High, and High School – 11:30. A High School Open House"
" City of Morrison Recreation Services Director Nathan Jacobs proudly announces the donation of a new Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to the Morrison Sports Complex. The AED will be placed in the main Concession building, to provide quick access to lifesaving equipment for athletes, families, coaches, staff, and visitors. Photographed"
" Editor’s note: Tawny Wiersema took the photographs of the Ticket Office; she wrote the press release. 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"
" A 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 bake goods and beverages. Invite a companion to share the enjoyment. Do you have up"
" 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 p.m."
" 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” await visitors this year. "
" 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 22. The annual fair, held at"
" 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 Denise.Batterton@MorrisonSchools.org or online at www.bloodcenter.org. The"
" Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. On Monday, July 10, 2026, Mayor Scott Vandermyde called the Morrison City Council to order, without Aldermen Matthew Tichler, Kevin Bruckner, Jr., and Todd Schlegel in attendance. The first action requiring an approval vote was unanimously passed, to allow a sign variance"
" 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 learned more about the hospital’s continued commitment to expanding access"
" 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 engines for the parade, starting about one hour"
" 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 Interruptive Electronic Telecommunications (QUIET) Act.” The legislation was recently included in a House"