Congratulations to the Rotary Club April Students of the Month, Autumn VanBuren and Justin Rodriguez. VanBuren is the daughter of Bill and Michelle VanBuren. She participated in volleyball, cheerleading, Key Club, and B.L.I.N.D. She was also a blood donor and a backstage crew member for the school musical. VanBuren is
Vacation Bible School (VBS) will be held Monday, June 20, through Friday, June 24, 2016, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Morrison Junior High, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL. Children age four through those entering eighth grade are welcome to “go on a ‘Deep Sea Discovery,’ to learn how God
Editor’s note: In this file photo, former Mayor Roger Drey threw the first pitch of the Opening Day ceremony of the Morrison Youth Baseball and Softball season. To celebrate the 30 year anniversary, the first pitch of the Friday, May 13, 2016, Morrison vs Princeton game will be thrown out
Editor’s note: In recognition of National Police Week, Sunday, May 15, through Saturday, May 21, 2016, Chief of Police Brian Melton was invited to submit this article and photographs of the Morrison Police Department staff. This year, the Morrison Police Department continued with a staffing level of six full-time sworn
Editor’s note: The photo is from the files of thecity1.com. A tisket, a tasket, come look at over 160 baskets which will be up for bid Friday, May 13, 2016, at CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL. The annual Silent Auction extravaganza is a fundraiser for the
Morrison High School Varsity Basketball Coach Tyler Whitebread is offering a “Summer Basketball Camp” for all future Fillies that are of the age of entering second grade through eighth grade. All instruction will take place at Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL. Camp starts Monday, June 6,
The Morrison, IL, Fire Station, 206 W. Main Street, will be transformed into a gigantic kitchen and restaurant on Sunday, May 15, 2016, serving their annual pancake meal. Call it breakfast, brunch, or lunch–Morrison Firemen will have it hot when you arrive. The event hours of 7:00 a.m. to 1:00
A hospital is more than a place where people go to heal. It is a part of the community that fosters health and represents hope. From providing treatment and comfort to the sick, to welcoming new life into the world, hospitals are central to a healthy and optimistic community. That’s
Radish Magazine is proud to host the Radish Magazine Yoga Fest–the first yoga festival in the Quad-Cities. The event will be Friday, July 15, through Sunday, July 17, 2016, at the Holiday Inn Rock Island, 226 17th Street, Rock Island, IL. The yoga community from the greater Quad-Cities area united
The Whiteside County Fair Board has been very busy preparing an impressive lineup of entertainment at this year’s Fair. It is sure to please all who attend! The Fair opens Tuesday, August 16, and completes after five amazing days on Saturday, August 20, 2016. The 146th annual Fair, held at
In honor of National Police Week, Sunday, May 15, through Saturday, May 21, 2016, there will be two area fundraiser events. Proceeds will be donated directly to Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) Saturday, May 14, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, at Super Wash, Inc., 707 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Get
The recently concluded Friends of Odell Public Library’s Flowerpot Sale will greatly help in replacing five older computers. On Friday, April 29, 2016, the bidding was completed on 60 flowerpots, which had been decorated by various community members. Each pot was unique, colorful, and creative. A total of $1190 was
Once again it is time to “Help Stamp Out Hunger.” The Nationwide Annual Letter Carrier Food Drive will be held Saturday, May 14, 2016. Place your donations by your mailbox by 9:00 a.m., so your City or rural carrier or a volunteer helper can pick up the items. Please donate
Morrison Youth Baseball and Softball Opening Day is Friday, May 13, 2016, at the Morrison Sports Complex, 315 Bishop Road, Morrison, IL. The rain date is Sunday, May 15, at 2:00 p.m. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with music, a 50-50 raffle, a raffle auction, and meal deals of
Boy Scout Troop 96 has arranged three Saturday opportunities to serve you a grilled lunch, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Visit the Community State Bank “Cookout Corner,” IL Route 78 and U. S. Highway 30, Morrison, IL. You can support the local Boys Scout program on the following dates: