August 15 “Third Thursday” at The Loft on Main

The public is invited to attend the third “Third Thursday” at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  This social gathering is offered before opening hours on Thursday, August 15, 2019.  Meet your friends.  Admire new art installations.  Relax and color.  Enjoy coffee and fresh baked pie and

Windsor Manor Celebrates Five Years August 9

On Friday, August 9, 2019, Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community, 403 Scenic Street, Morrison, IL, hosted a festive 5th anniversary party, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.  The planners reserved a delightful summer evening for residents, family and friends, and the public to gather in celebration.  The courtyard was filled with

August 12 Antique Tractors on Parade

Each year on the Monday prior to the Tuesday opening of the Whiteside County Fair, scores of tractor owners congregate at the fairgrounds.  Matt Lillpop at Whiteside County Farm Bureau organizes a communal ride, beginning at 8:00 a.m.  The travelers visited Resthave Care & Rehabilitation. A lunch stop is included

Padilla Candidacy to Grow 71st District

During stops in Rock Island, and Whiteside County, IL, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, Democrat Joan Padilla announced her campaign to win the 71st District House seat in 2020.  The Whiteside County Democrat, who ran an aggressive campaign in 2018, said she will focus on new policies to grow the 71st

How to Prevent the Next Nuclear War August 22

“A nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought,” President Ronald Reagan proclaimed, in his 1984 State of the Union Address. “Nuclear weapons offer us nothing but a balance of terror, and a balance of terror is still terror,” said George Wald. Carl Sagan argued, “The nuclear arms

Altruistic August 2019

Jan Stuart recently wrote the Editor, “So many acts of kindness go unnoticed.  It was a pleasant surprise to see a rock painted with a message, while [Roger and I] were weeding the flower bed by the Kelly Park sign.  I believe Larry Farthing was the person who painted the

CGH Features The Loft on Main Artists

CGH Medical Center is pleased to present the Summer 2019 exhibition of the healing art gallery, “Spirit of the HeART,” featuring artwork from nearly 50 local artists from The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  Art pieces are located in the north hallway between the hospital, 100

Big Boy Locomotive Wows Morrison

Multi-generational railroad enthusiasts gathered in Morrison, IL, on Tuesday morning, July 30, 2019, standing at the E. Market Street City parking lot facing Morrison True Value Hardware.  Others stood opposite, behind the south tracks.  Each was blessed with a cool, light breeze and azure skies freckled with fluffy, white clouds. 

2019 City of Morrison Summer Extravaganza

The City of Morrison 4th Annual Summer Extravaganza is scheduled for Saturday, July 2, 2019, at the Morrison Sports Complex, 15201 Bishop Road, Morrison, IL, from noon to dark..  Bring the two-legged family members, caps/hats, and sunscreen for hours of entertainment. The Summer Extravaganza will feature kids’ activities including an

Entertainment at the 149th Whiteside County Fair

The Whiteside County Fair is only a few weeks away; we are set with another impressive lineup of entertainment.  The Fair opens Tuesday, August 13, and completes after five amazing days on Saturday, August 17, 2019.  You won’t want to miss the 149th annual fair, held at the fairgrounds in

Odell August 13 Movie Field of Dreams

We’ve turned the calendar to August, and before we start back to school or attend the Whiteside County Fair, we are deep into the Major League Baseball season.  Each of us roots for a specific team, either loudly or very quietly.  Odell Public Library’s August movie is “Field of Dreams,”

Celebration for Pastor Noah Panlilio

A Welcome Celebration will be held on Sunday, August 4, 2019, at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, beginning at 3:30 p.m.   This is an opportunity for the Morrison community to meet Pastor Noah Panlilio as the new clergy.  The service will feature a brief address

Big Boy to Pass through Town Tuesday Morning

Editor’s note:  On Thursday, July 25, Sharon Moore, whose husband, Patrick, works for the railroad, notified thecity1.com there is no access in Clinton, IA, to approach locomotive No. 4014. Apparently this is merely a rest stop for the crew, and the public will not be able to get close to

Rep. McCombie Announced Spring Photo Contest Winners

Illinois State Representative Tony McCombie announced the winners of the 2019 Spring Photo Contest. “Congratulations to Karen Miles and Scott Wolfe on your winning photos.  I love the 71st District and truly believe we have the most beautiful landscape and wonderful people,” said Rep. McCombie.  “I enjoyed looking through all