March 2017 American Red Cross Blood Drive Report

Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./ARC Morrison Blood Drive Coordinator, submitted this report.  Editor’s note:  Pictured is Lynn Reimer, at a previous donation event. The second American Red Cross Blood Drive of 2017 was held on Thursday, March 16, at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. It was sponsored

Coach Tammy Deter Inducted into Hall of Fame

The annual Meet the Players Spring Edition was also the occasion for the Morrison Athletic Boosters to congratulate Coach Tammy Deter for her induction into the Illinois Coaches Association Hall of Fame and show appreciation for her dedication and years of coaching excellence.  The warm wishes were offered Friday, March

Brands Honored as American Legion Chaplain

Jerry Brearton submitted this article and photo. During the Monday, March 13, 2017, meeting of The American Legion Post 328 in Morrison, IL, Chaplain Bob Brands (left) was presented the Silver Chaplain Cross Tack, by Commander Dale Usterbowski (right), for his many years as the Chaplain for the Post.

Whiteside County Bar Association Honorees

The Whiteside County Bar Association (WCBA) is proud to announce that two of its members, Michelle Buckwalter-Schurman of Morrison, IL, at left, and Kelli D. Walker of Sterling, IL, at right, have received Thomas Kilbride Awards. The women were recognized for their volunteer work serving the legal needs of the

CA Dykhuizen is a Certified Credentialed Manager

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

Kayla Saville Chosen State Top-Ten Scholastic Bowl Player

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

March 4-H Report

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

American Legion Initiates Larry Zuidema

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

An Irish Lass and Laddie

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

American Legion Celebrates 98th Birthday

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

March 16 Big Brothers Big Sisters Ribbon Cutting

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,

Henry Plude is a Great Big

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

Meet Chamber Coordinator Meridith Layne

“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

Girl Scout Sunday with Troop 1504

In honor of Girl Scout Sunday, on March 12, 2017, a half dozen Daisy and Brownie Girl Scouts from troop 1504 participated in church services at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  March 12 is the 105th anniversary of the founding of Girl Scouts in the United States. 

Derek Hobbick: MIT Student of the Month

Derek Hobbick of Metamora, IL, has been named Student of the Month at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, for making a positive impact on the college. A first-year student at Morrison Tech, Hobbick has been a Student Ambassador and is involved in the Student Government organization.