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Railroad Work Question Answered

"Viewers Norine and Bill Urban posed a question Thursday, January 12, 2023, to the Editor on thecity1.com Facebook page. They noticed activity by the Union Pacific Railroad near their home in Morrison, IL. “Out of curiosity, what is the railroad doing in the 400 block of East Wall? Husband and"

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Clarke University Recognizes Tegeler

"On Thursday, January 12, 2023, Clarke University, in Dubuque, IA, proudly announced that 191 students earned a spot on the Dean’s List for the Fall 2022 semester.  The list recognizes full-time Clarke students who have earned a 3.65 grade-point average or above, on a 4.0 scale, with a minimum of"

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Council Approves Solar Farm

"Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. Mayor Scott Vandermyde convened the Morrison City Council on Monday, January 9, 2023, with a full Council in attendance. Aldermen welcomed opening comments from a representative of the company seeking permission to build a 33-acre solar farm, at the intersection of Sawyer Road"

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MJHS 2nd Quarter Honor Roll

"The flowing scholars earned placement on the Morrison Junior High School 2nd Quarter Honor Roll in December 2022. 6th GRADE STRAIGHT A’s (4.000): LUX ADOLPH, ELIVIA DECKER, ZANDER JOHNSON, ELLA KELLY, CHLOE LANDHEER, IZAAK NEAS, KINLEE PRINS, JAKEN UPDIKE, AMELIA WETZELL 6TH GRADE HIGH HONOR ROLL (3.500 – 3.999): ELLIOTT"

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Start a New Year on 3rd Thursday

"For many, a new year brings with it new hopes, dreams, and goals. Thursday, January 19, 2023, marks the first “Third Thursday” of the year. Offered from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month, and free to the public, The Loft on Main offers a welcoming"

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Rep. Spain Sworn In for 103rd General Assembly

"State Representative Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) was sworn in to his fourth term in the Illinois House of Representatives, on Wednesday, January 10, 2023, during the inauguration of the 103rd General Assembly. “I am honored to serve the new 73rd District in Springfield. We have large challenges ahead in our State."

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January 21 Trivia Benefit for Jenny Patton

"Come have some Trivia Night fun for great cause, on Saturday, January 21, 2023. Morrison Department of Fun is hosting a “Friends Trivia” event to help support one of our own. In October 2022 Jenny Patton of Morrison, IL, was diagnosed with breast cancer, which required surgery and ongoing treatments."

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Chamber Director Rumfelt Resigns

"Dear Morrison Community Members: It has been my great pleasure to serve as the [Morrison, IL, Chamber of Commerce] Executive Director for the last year. I have worked very hard to provide opportunities for new foot traffic , to assist in boosting the economics here. At this time [Saturday, January"

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Special Council Meeting January 16

"The City of Morrison Council will hold a Special Council Meeting, on Monday, January 16, 2023, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The location is Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison IL. Only one item is on the Agenda, as an Item of Consideration and Possible Action: 1. Resolution No."

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January 8 Accident Report

"On Sunday, January 8, 2023, at 1:42 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies were dispatched to the intersection of Gaulrapp Road and Elston Road, in rural Erie, IL, for a single-vehicle crash with injuries. The initial crash investigation determined that Tyler Naftzger, age 25, of Erie, IL, was operating a UTV (side-by-side)"

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January 11 Letter from Sheriff Booker

"As your Sheriff, I wanted to give Citizens of Whiteside County an update on the recent passage of HB 5471, also known as the Protect Illinois Communities Act. As your duly-elected Sheriff my job and my Office are sworn, in fact, to protect the citizens of Whiteside County. This is"

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Iowa State Honors Damhoff

"Nearly 1800 graduates received degrees from Iowa State University in December 2022. Graduate and undergraduate Commencement ceremonies were held Friday, December 16, and Saturday, December 17, in Ames, IA, at Hilton Coliseum. Isaac Damhoff of Morrison, IL, received a Bachelor of Science, in Mechanical Engineering. Hoover Hall is shown below."

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December 30 Morrison Police Report

"The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday December 30th, 2022. Arrests: On Monday, December 31, 2022, at approximately 6:12 a.m., Morrison Police responded to a reported two-vehicle accident, at the intersection of U. S. Highway 30 and Jackson Street. As a result of this investigation, Morrison Police"

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Flags at Half-Staff for Firefighter Chief Peasley

"Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings from Sunrise on Monday, January 9, 2023 to Sunset on Tuesday, January 10. The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor J. B. Pritzker, that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag"

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Sheriff Releases Holiday Enforcement Numbers

"On Thursday, January 5, 2023, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office released data collected during a recent “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” holiday enforcement campaign. The Office partnered with Illinois Department of Transportation and Law Enforcement across the State. From Friday, December 16, through Monday, January 2, 2023, the Whiteside County"

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