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December 6 Auxiliary Bake Sale
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The Loft on Main Holiday Art
2nd Turkey Trot Small
TSC Soft Opening November 30
December 6 Auxiliary Bake Sale
Madi Armitage Signed
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“Built for the Road Ahead” Fundraiser

"All proceeds from the upcoming “Built for the Road Ahead” Car Show and Fundraiser will benefit Javier Carreno. The multi-faceted event will be at Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, June 11, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Chairs, blankets, and sunscreen are encouraged"

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Pannier Graduates Magna Cum Laude

"Kelly Pannier, Morrison, IL, was graduated from Mount Mercy University this May, as the Class of 2022. Commencement ceremonies were held Sunday, May 15, at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids, IA. Pannier earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Magna Cum Laude (ie., with great distinction.) Located in"

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What is Learn With Less®?

"Learn With Less® is a program focused on empowering caregivers of infants and toddlers. Participants will learn to use what they already have, to foster their little ones’ cognition,communication, movement, and social/emotional skills. Each class is different, providing up-to-four unique, social experiences for children and adults. The facilitator is Katie"

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Postal Carriers Collected Pantry Donations

"Deb Wikoff, President of Morrison Charitable Friends Pantry NFP, submitted the article and photos. “A big ‘Thank you’ to the Postal Food Drive held on, Saturday May 14, 2022. We at Morrison Charitable Food Pantry NFP, are so happy and appreciative for the dedicated [Morrison, IL,] Postal staff and their"

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WiFiber Outage

"The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office reported this notice on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. A fiber line has been cut in the DeKalb, IL, area. If you call the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office at 815-772-4044, you will get a rapid busy signal. At this time, no 911 services are impacted. by"

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Helmet Incentive Program Celebrates 14 Years!

"Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton is proud to announce the Helmet Incentive Program again. The program, which started in 2009, is to promote bicycle safety among our youth. It is only possible through the continued partnership and support of the DQ Grill & Chill. 2022 marks the program’s 14th year."

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Council Rejects Sculpture Art Exhibit

"Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. Often the items brought before the City Council are clear and defined in their purpose and design. Approval or denial follows without much indecision, but the issue of allowing a sculpture exhibit along Main Street failed on Monday evening May 24, 2022. In"

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Letter from a Concerned Citizen

"The Morrison City Council met last night[, Monday, May 23, 2022,] in another show of incompetence. A reminder given in Public Comment, again asking for ball park Profit and Loss statements, was left unaddressed. After months, yet in reality years, of unaccounted mismanagement of the ballpark, it is time for"

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Council Refuses to Allow Sculpture Exhibit

"During the City Council meeting on Monday, May 23, 2022, five Aldermen voted “No” on a motion to permit a downtown Sculpture Exhibit. Members had received a new map indicating where ten pieces could be placed–at pocket parks, grassy areas, and sidewalks–with visibility from U. S. Highway 30 and IL"

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Did You Find My Envelopes?

"Shortly after 1:00 p.m., on Monday, May 23, 2022, the Editor left Happy Joe’s Pizza, 109 W. Main Street. She entered the restaurant with three business envelopes in her pocket. They were addressed to thecity1.com, 230 E. Main Street, Suite 105, Morrison, IL. The envelopes did not make it to"

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MMTA to Perform “Steel Magnolias” June 3-5

"Kathy Janicek submitted this press release. Morrison Music Theater Association (MMTA) will present “Steel Magnolias” at the Morrison Institute of Technology auditorium, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, the weekend of June 3-5, 2022. Performances will be at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 3, and Saturday, June 4, with a matinee"

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2022 Morrison High School Honors Night

"Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey compiled this report. On Wednesday, May 11, 2022, the Morrison High School Administration welcomed families, teachers, and fellow students into the cooler atmosphere of the auditorium.  They gathered to pay tribute to the efforts of students who had earned awards of scholarships and recognition for their"

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New Flags and Commemorative Booklets Ready for Memorial Day

"In November 2021, the Morrison Lions Foundation and Morrison American Legion Post 328 began a campaign to raise funds, to replace the 350 flags that line U. S. Highway 30 and IL Route 78 through the City of Morrison, IL. The Morrison community and donors with connections to the area"

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District Improvement Plan Approved

"Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. Morrison Community Unit School District #6 School Board of Directors convened in the District Office, without President Jim Ridley, on Monday, May 16, 2022. Members discussed and approved key issues, that effect the future of the District for the near future. A plan"

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Baccalaureate Service for Area High Schools May 22

"A Baccalaureate Service will be held Sunday evening, May 22, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., at Emmanuel Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. Rich Criss wrote, “We are truly excited to bring back Baccalaureate for our area High School graduates! Please spread the word and share this press release. All"

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