On Thursday, July 12, 2018, Morrison Chamber of Commerce members presented the Customer Service, Because Nice Matters award to the staff at Happy Joe’s Pizza, 109 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The nominator stated it was submitted “in recognition of being very helpful during the organization of a large gathering.
Two blocks of downtown Morrison, IL, became a pedestrian zone, during the Wednesday, July 25, 2018, Evening Farmers’ Market. A variety of vendors and groups filled the margains of Main Street: face painters to support a mission trip; sellers of essential oils, pillows with inspirational messages, freshly-picked onions and cucumbers, wooden
Since 1989, the Whiteside County Fair Board has honored those who have made an extra effort to support the annual Fair. They make the Fair as much fun as possible, for those who participate and attend the many shows and events. This year the Whiteside County Fair has selected the
The Morrison Community High School Class of 1973 has scheduled its 45th reunion for Saturday, August 18, 2018, at Morrison-Rockwood State Park’s Lakeview Pavilion. The picnic event will begin at 1:00 p.m. The class is extending an invitation to those in the classes of 1972 and 1974 to attend. To
Editor’s note: City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen submitted this information. Anderson’s appointment was accepted at a Special City Council Meeting on ?, August ?, 2018. Mayor Pannier and I are pleased to announce that current City Employee Mike Anderson will be transferring into the Park and Rec Director position. Mike is
The Rock Falls, IL, 13-and-Under Little League Baseball team captured a third place win, in the State Tournament for Illinois District 19. Held from July 11-14, 2018, the finals were in Elgin, IL. The Rock Falls team finished their run on Friday, July 13. The ten young men are coached
The Scholarship Committee of the Whiteside County Natural Area Guardians, a committee of the Soil and Water Conservation District, is pleased to announce that Hannah Pannell, daughter of Ed and Susan Pannell of Fulton, IL, is the recipient of a $500 scholarship for the 2018-2019 school year. Hannah is a
Adam Bonneur, Brad Bush, Allie Deyo, Becky Anne Donovan, Alex Dyke, Cody Emery, Christy Gallentine, Andrue Higbee, Ashleigh Naners Mcevoy, Jacob Ruchotzke, Tiffany Smith, Dave Stickel, Brody Wolf, 13 Allie Deyo stated, “It was my first year going, and it was an absolute blast! Such a great group of people
Jon Gentz owns three buildings with a past. His dwelling is located at 708 W. Lincolnway, at a level below grade of the National highway. Originally flush with U. S. Route 30, the building was built in 1931, opening on May 16. The enterprise was Kier’s Log Tavern.
These folks glided down Rock Creek on Saturday, July 7, 2018. They are shown passing Annan Mill. The group “exited the creek down by Fairway Drive, by what is now the Dog Park. They walked around the dog park and over the hill towards Waterworks Park, carrying their rafts,” stated
Editor’s note: Bill Popkin submitted this short press release. Small-town girl makes good! Lauren Rice, Morrison, IL, standout softball player, will be taking her skills to Ohio State University next year, in Columbus, OH. As an incoming sophomore, she will play in the Big Ten for Ohio State Coach Kelly
Often, the Editor receives “tips” from local citizens that become features on thecity1.com. On Sunday, July 15, 2018, this one came as a Facebook share from my sister-in-law’s daughter, who lives in Norwalk, IA. She wrote, “Stephanie, My favorite artist is coming to your town!” Artist Jeff Tadsen lives in
Editor’s note: Meridith Layne submitted the photo. As proof of recent beautification efforts along the downtown area, Morrison Chamber of Commerce Coordinator Meridith Layne submitted these pretty, potted petunias. You will find them in front of (Robert) Millikan Park, beside the Chamber office, at 221 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.
Dear Editor: What an amazing evening it was for Rock River Hospice and Home (RRHH) at the Fourth Tapas and Tinis Fundraiser! The event incorporates community members as chefs who make a variety of appetizers for guests to enjoy, along with specialty martini drinks created by Brandywine staff. Guests were
There is a wildly popular Lip Sync Challenge being sent across Facebook. What makes it fun is that uniformed Police Officers and Deputies are the singers, and the stage is (usually) inside their squad car. The Law Enforcement Viral Lip Sync Challenge began with two San Antonio, TX, Airport Police