Chamber Annual Dinner and Meeting? It’s A Mystery

Record these significant clues to your enjoyment of the 2015 Morrison Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner and Meeting.  It will be held the evening of Thursday, February 5.  Cross Creek Golf Course, 15525 Henry Road, Morrison, IL, is the intriguing scene of the crime.  The cost will be $35 per

Best Wishes to Our Viewers and Advertisers

Thecity1.com is gratified to serve Morrison, IL, and area communities.  We so appreciate your dedicated viewership, shared press releases and announcements, advertising, and book purchases.  Know that we are at your service each day, around the clock.  Our staff wishes you and yours the happiest of holidays and a healthy,

January Blood Drives: PTO and Emmanuel Reformed

Consider a New Year’s Resolution that will save the lives of up to four people.  Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center has two Morrison, IL, Blood Drive dates to make this happen.  Choose a day.  Spend an hour.  Save.  Save.  Save.  Save. Locally, MVRBC is the supplier of blood products to

December 22 Sheriff’s Office Report

12-10-14 at 7:30 a.m.  Sharrae L. Howard, age 34 of Sterling, IL, was arrested in Rock Falls, IL, on a Lee County Warrant for Contempt.  She was able to post bond on the offense and released pending a future court appearance. 12-11-14 at 8:46 a.m.  Tabatha A. Robbins-Melton, age 26

61 Years of GE Memories for Christmas

Were you part of the General Electric Appliance Control Department “family” in Morrison, IL?  You will thoroughly enjoy this locally-produced book that documents the company’s 61-year history.  This is an attractive, readable book for former employees, family, and those curious about the reign of this dynamic company.  It would be

Pleasant View Celebrates Medicare Suites

This happy gathering at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, took place on Wednesday, December 10, 2014.  The Ribbon Cutting ceremony celebrated renovation and reopening of the center’s Medicare Suites. Four suites are available to those who need skilled care and are covered

MHPC Building History #52

The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) has applied to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application.  In the hopes

Good Things Happen at Gaumer Chiropractic Clinic

When patients of Gaumer Chiropractic Clinic arrive for treatment, they will be happy to know that a new system called PulStarâ„¢ will eliminate the need for twisting, turning, and “cracking” that many people find so painful.  The benefit from this computer-based, spinal adjustment system is that it provides a more

December 12 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, December 12, 2014. Arrests: On Friday, December 12, 2014, at approximately 1:10 a.m., Morrison Police responded to 115 W. Main Street, outside of KJ’s Bar & Grill, Morrison, IL, regarding a fight.  During the investigation,

Meet “Bobby the Barber” Teague

“I love being a barber!  I get to talk to people all day.  It is soothing [sitting in the barber chair]; people talk about their problems,” stated Bobby Teague (rhymes with league.)  In early December 2014, he became the new barber at Extreme Image Salon/annabella’s, 207 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. 

Carpet House Offers Anniversary Gift to Customers

Do surfaces in your home need a makeover or upgrade?  Will you make a New Year’s resolution to amend your dwelling in 2015?  Now is an opportune time to select “house” gifts from Jerry and Carole House, owners of Carpet House, Inc.  The Houses are celebrating their 15th year in

True Value and You Can Help WHOA

Youngsters have completed and likely revised their Christmas requests to Santa Claus.  Likewise, a pair of lists has been generated by three women, to fulfill the needs–not wants–of White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center, know as WHOA.  The deadline for filling WHOA’s wishes is Saturday, January 10, 2015. The group-participation initiative

Because Nice Matters Award to Carmen Church

On Thursday morning, December 18, 2014, Morrison Chamber of Commerce presented its Customer Service Award to Carmen Church, owner of Design Line Connection hair salon, 202 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. Her nomination was for “accommodating her clients’ needs and traveling to their homes to do their hair on occasion;

Because Nice Matters Award to Kaywyn Beswick

On Thursday morning, December 18, 2014, Morrison Chamber of Commerce presented its Customer Service Award to Kaywyn Beswick.  She was dispensing holiday meal boxes–and hot spiced cider–at Morrison Friends Food Pantry, housed in Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  Phil Renkes was there to assist. Her nomination