Come visit the newly renovated Pediatrics Department at CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL, on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. The department is located on the second floor of the Hospital. Take the public elevators and turn left upon exiting. Updates to the
Barry Dykhuizen has earned a prestigious milestone in his professional career. He completed criteria and testing established by International Local Government Management Organization, of Washington, D. C. Dykhuizen, City Administrator of Morrison, IL, recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from the International City/County Management Association ICMA.) He joins over 1400
The movie “Seabiscuit,” adapted from Laura Hilenbrand’s best-selling book, will be shown at Odell Public Library on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, beginning at 2:00 p.m. The location is 307 S. Market Street, Morrison, IL. “Seabiscuit” tells the story of a small horse who did not have much going for himself
Kayla Saville was named First Team All State for her achievement in Scholastic Bowl. She was selected by the coaches in her Sectional to be a Top-Six Player of the 32 teams in our Northwest Sectional. Because she placed in that group, her stats were sent to a committee of
Submitted by Katie Eggemeyer, Cottonwood 4-H Club Reporter. Story submitted Photo was taken by Chris Krum. The Cottonwood 4-H Club met at St. Peter [Evangelical] Lutheran Church [LCMS, 601 N. Jackson Street,] in Morrison, IL, on Saturday, March 11, 2017. Two members presented in their project areas. Madi Armitage talked
This hole marks the location of the former April House Children’s Advocacy Center, at 503 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The building was owned by Whiteside County. On Tuesday, March 20, 2017, Milnes Construction of Morrison demolished the vacant house. “The water supply and electrical power had been cut
Jerry Brearton submitted this article and photo. American Legion Post 328 Commander Dale Usterbowski (right) presented the Certificate of Initiation into The American Legion to Legionnaire Larry Zuidema, left, on Monday, March 13, 2017, certifying participation in an Initiation of Veterans into membership in The American Legion. Other Legionnaires presented but not
Morrison Emmanuel Reformed Church’s 90-voice “Voices of Praise”cordially invites the area to celebrate with them, as they present their tenth annual Spring Music Celebration. It will be presented in three performances, in the sanctuary of the church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL: Friday, April 7, 2017, at 7:00 p.m.
Morrison High School Post Prom parents committee has rescheduled their car wash for Sunday, March 19, 2017. “Super Wash said that this Sunday, from noon to 3:00 p.m., would be a good day to wash. The salt was on roads, and [it] is to be 50° this weekend,” reported one
Are you wearing green today? Send your St. Patrick’s Day photo to webmaster@thecity1.com. Each year on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, school children sometimes dress in a bit o’ the green, in order to avoid being pinched by their classmates. In actuality, only people with Irish ancestry need wear green
Jerry Brearton submitted this article and photo. American Legion Post 328 in Morrison, IL, celebrated the 98th birthday of The American Legion, on Monday, March 13, 2017. The membership totals 107, mostly from Morrison, but area towns are also represented. Several men have moved across the Country but continue their
Danielle Vance holds the position of Whiteside County Director for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Whiteside County. The organization was honored with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony by Morrison Chamber of Commerce, on Thursday, March 16, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. Although Vance’s office is located in Wallace School in Sterling, IL,
As indicated in the title, the word “Big” is a also a title, not an adjective. It describes an adult who mentors a child, called a “Little,” in a Nationwide support program. The t-shirt design says it all: Bigs and Littles are linked by love. Henry Plude, Morrison, IL, is
“My door is open,” concluded Chamber Coordinator Meridith Layne, left, while discussing her first day working for the Morrison Chamber of Commerce, on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. She is available Monday through Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. She told the Editor, at right, that her day “has gone great….By
March 18, 2017, is the one-Saturday-a-month day for users to visit Morrison Friends Food Pantry. It is located in Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. People should use the N. Knox Street entrance, leading up the steps to adjoining rooms 203 and 205. The times are from