Thecity1.com is Closed June 10 and 11

The office of thecity1.com will be closed Tuesday, June 10, and Wednesday, June 11, 2014.  Kindly submit press releases by sliding a copy under the office door.  Emails will be addressed offsite or contact the Editor at 815-772-3144.

Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour June 12

Editor’s note:  This event was posted in the Tuesday, June 10, 2014, Quad-City Times, but it is not too late for viewers to attend. From noon to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2014, more than 3000 hot rods and high performance vehicles will be free for the oohing and

MJHS 4th Quarter Honor Roll

Following are the Morrison, IL, Junior High School scholars who achieved Honor Roll status during the 4th quarter of the 2013-1014 school year. 6th Grade High Honors – Zailey Greeno, Gracen Harmon, Lindsey Houldson, Grace Steines, Taylor Stratton, Hannah Stralow, Nathan Mickley, Jonah Smallins, Hannah Wallander, Nicholas Allen, Jade Stock.

MCH Doctors Are at Your Service

On Saturday, June 7, 2014, Morrison Community Hospital Medical Director Duncan Dinkha, MD, was feted with a surprise cake, in honor of his 52nd birthday.  He is seated on a bench with hospital CEO Pam Pfister on his right and hosts Peggy and Don Beswick on his left.  Gathered around

Emmanuel Reformed Cars and Mission Group

Light rain put a damper on the third annual Emmanuel Reformed Church Car Show held at 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, June 7, 2014.  Exhibitors had prepared their treasured vehicles, and they shone under the overcast sky, before getting a second rinse from Mother Nature. As judging

Garage Sale at 300 Sycamore Street

Isabelle, age 11, left, and Paisley, 6, enjoyed playing with some of the toys that were a large part of the inventory at this Morrison, IL, garage sale.  It was held at the home of Jamie and Angie Schroeder on Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7, 2014.  Schroeder rests

Southside Talent Show Ends School Year

On the last day of elementary school, routine classes are routinely substituted by creative activities.  Southside third, fourth, and fifth graders enjoyed a talent show of their peers, in the Morrison High School auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.  Beginning at 8:15 a.m., the youngest went first and were then

Alumni Footbal T-Shirts at Farmers’ Market

While shopping at the Morrison Farmers’ Market on Saturday, June 7, 2014, you will be able to purchase supportive Morrison, IL, sports apparel.  Buy one for everyone in the family to assist the Morrison High School Football program.  Fans will look like a sea of red during the upcoming Alumni

Windsor Manor Assisted Living Nears Completion

The photos below of an exciting construction project were taken in Morrison, IL, on Sunday, March 23, and Sunday, June 8, 2014, respectively.  Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community–the newest residential option for senior citizens in the area–should be ready for occupancy in July.  However, the management could not wait to

June 9 City Council Agenda

On Monday, June 9, 2014, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m.in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  The Agenda follows. Call To Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Board and Commission Reports Morrison Historic Preservation Commission Report of

Looking for the Leak

It first appeared that it took a crew of three to make sure the fourth was doing his job correctly, as City of Morrison, IL, Department of Public Works members attacked mud at 11:30 a.m., on Friday, June 6, 2014!  The crew, shown left-to-right, were Scott Strobbe, Matt Lancaster, Drew

June 7 Car Show at Emmanuel Reformed Church

The first Car Show of the season will be held at Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, June 7, 2014. Registration for exhibitors at the show is $10 and begins at 3:00 p.m.; judging is from 4:30 to 5:30.  Thirty awards will be presented at

Get on the Bus to Historic Auto Attractions

Start the summer travel season with a community day trip into the past.  Morrison Historical Society has arranged an exciting opportunity on Thursday, June 26, 2014, with appeal to adults and younsters.  About 50 seats remain aboard the Cheeseman Coach, which will transfer you to and from Historic Auto Attractions

Register Children for Summer Reading Program

Katie Rider submitted this information for parents. School may be out, but your kids can keep learning!  Encourage your child to take time and “Paws to Read” this summer, by signing them up for Odell Public Library’s Summer Reading Club, sponsored by the United Way of Whiteside County.  Children preschool-age

Open House to Honor Brackemyer and Siefken June 12

Two indispensible and dedicated employees of Shawver Press will be feted at an Open House on Thursday, June 12, 2014.  MaryEllen Brackemyer has been employed 40 years.  Steve Siefken began work 50 years ago, as soon as he completed Morrison High School.  Together they have designed and printed high-quality newspapers,