Odell Teams with Putnam Museum

Odell Public Library is pleased to announce that library patrons are now able to check out museum passes for the Putnam Museum, located in Davenport, IA. Odell has purchased two season passes for the Putnam, allowing up to five persons per pass, which can be checked out from Odell for

Rock River DAR Celebrates 100th Anniversary

The Rock River Chapter of the DAR celebrated its 100th anniversary on Thursday, May 17, 2018, at the Lincoln Learning Center in Sterling, IL.  The chapter was formed on December 8, 1917, in Sterling.  The Morrison, IL, chapter organized on January 12, 1903.  The two chapters later merged into one

MIT Innovation Center on Track for August Opening

The Innovation Center at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, is rapidly proceeding, with construction of the exterior and infrastructure nearly complete.  The center will be a designated space dedicated to prototyping, manufacturing projects and processes, fabrication, and other creative activities.  It will contain a prototyping lab,

Advertise Free on Our Classified Ads Page

Publicize–at no cost–your items for sale/rent or job information.  Write your own ad for thecity1.com Classified Ads page.  There are seven broad categories, with 55 subcategories to match your need.  Short Term ads run two weeks; all other categories of ads run for 30 days. Directions to become a registered

CGH Open House for New MRI May 15

CGH Medical Center, located at 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL, has acquired the latest in MRI technology, by installing the new Vantage Titan™ from Canon Medical Systems for Sauk Valley residents. CGH will host an MRI Open House on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., for

Odell Fundraiser Yielded New Books for Children

Library friends and supporters raised over $2500 for Odell’s children’s department, during the month of April 2018.  That amount will be generously matched by the Modern Woodmen of America, Chapter 2, of Fulton, IL. The Odell Public Library Friends, Staff, and Board extend their heartfelt thanks to all donors for

May 13 Peanut Butter and Jelly Sunday

Sunday, May 13, 2018, is the Let’s Feed Our Children’s annual Peanut Butter and Jelly Sunday.  This United Way of Whiteside County initiative encourages area churches to support the program, by donating smooth peanut butter and grape jelly.  These donations help keep the cost of summer lunches to about $0.60

Happenings at Loft 112

Loft 112 was busy during the month of April 2018.  Art classes began for all ages from three-to-90.  More artists displayed and sold their creations, and new artists and art came in weekly.  Plus, the Gallery has been the scene of a variety of gatherings.  This is truly a “happen’

May 5 Timber Lake Auditions for Area Teens

Timber Lake Playhouse will hold auditions for the all-area teen production of “Disney’s High School Musical” on Saturday, May 5, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Sunday, May 6, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.  Auditions will be held at the theatre, 8215 Black Oak Road, south of

Who Threw Away this Winter Cap?

Someone who wears a cap sized between 2- and 4-Toddler has had enough of cold weather!  More likely, temperatures in the 70’s drove the tot to discard a cap that was too warm.  On Tuesday, April 24, 2018, this striped fleece hat was tossed–perhaps–out the car window, from the drivers’

May 1 Lions Diabetes Awareness Health Fair and Walk

Many people have diabetes and don’t know it.  Are you one of them?  A free Diabetes Awareness Health Fair, with nearly 20 local vendors, free snacks, and drawings for prizes, will be held on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, in Morrison, IL, starting at 2:00

Paint the Town Future in Question

In 1993, little did the members of CAPA know that they were creating such an event as Paint the Town (PTT) has become, over the last quarter of a century.  The Children’s Art Preservation Association (CAPA) created this unique art event as a way for the community to participate in

Morrison Community Preschool Programs

Editor’s note: Jennifer Wolf, Morrison Community Preschool Director, submitted the article and photos. Morrison Community Preschool is an independent, non-profit, preschool program for children three years and older, licensed through Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS.)  Morrison Community Preschool is a community partner of the United Way of

Make Dublin Coddle for Genuine Irish Food

While preparing my annual feature article about St. Patrick’s Day food and beverage options in Morrison, IL, I sent a Facebook request to Liz Fischbach.  She owns Baked By Liz, 119 E. Main Street.  I asked her, “What deliciousness will you serve?”  She replied, Chocolate Mint cupcakes and Nutty Leprechaun latte.

WHOA Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are needed at White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center. We have several opportunities available to volunteer for our therapeutic riding program, ranging from volunteering for classes (leading horses and/or side-walking riders and their horses) occasionally helping with miscellaneous tasks around the barn helping with marketing helping with fundraising. Our greatest