Letter from Candidate Curt Bender

Dear Morrison 3rd Ward Voters: My name is Curt Bender, and I am honored to be running for your representative on the Morrison City Council.  I am running as 3rd Ward Alderman, because I think I can bring a different perspective to the council. I have been employed with Willett,

Changes to thecity1.com

Have you noticed things look a bit different on thecity1.com, as of Monday, March 18, 2013?  Get to know the new city1.com.  Share your comments on the Forum, under “Site Related/Suggestion Box.” Why the changes?  We updated the core Content Management System–which lays out the site and “makes it work.” 

Changes on thecity1.com

Have you noticed things look a bit different on thecity1.com, as of Monday, March 18, 2013?  Get to know the new city1.com.  Share your comments on the Forum, under “Site Related/Suggestion Box.” Why the changes?  We updated the core Content Management System–which lays out the site and “makes it work.” 

Hardee’s Grand Re-Opening Specials

Hardee’s of Morrison, IL, 200 N. Base Street, will celebrate its remodel with a Grand Re-Opening featuring Customer Appreciation Specials, from Monday, March 11, through Sunday, March 17, 2013.  There are no coupons required to access the special prices, but you may only purchase 10 of any item. Sausage Biscuits

Turn the Timepieces Ahead

Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 10, 2013.  Perhaps late Saturday night, March 9, adjust ahead one hour your alarm and vehicle clocks, everyone’s watches, and the microwave or oven.   

Whiteside Forum “Think Global, Act Local: Transportation”

The Whiteside Forum invites the public to its latest topical presentation, “Think Global, Act Local:  Transportation,” on Thursday, February 28, 2013, in the Program Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  The program begins at 6:30 p.m. with guest speaker Gary Meden, Deputy for Programs

Schools to Release Students Early

Due to the impending snowstorm Morrison Community Schools will be dismissed early on Tuesday, February 26, 2013.  Northside students will be released at 12:55 p.m.  All other buildings will dismiss at 1:00.

Ribbon Cutting at Kreative Rentals Ltd.

The Morrison Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, February 22, 2013, at Kreative Rentals Ltd., 115 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, to recognize new owner Katie Jakubs.  She owns a “premier rental, decorating, and consulting business” for weddings, ceremonies, receptions, banquets, and other special events. Pictured

Women Connect With Practical Points

Three, dynamic guest speakers provided a unique women’s experience on Thursday, February 21, 2013.  They included, left-to-right, Mary Black, owner of SuperWash, Inc.; financial consultant Angie VanderVinne of Farmers Insurance VanderVinne Agency; Whiteside County State’s Attorney Trish Joyce. Each shared 30 minutes of “Practical Points for the Everyday Woman” at

Boy Scouts Selling First Aid Kits

Morrison, IL, Boy Scouts of Troop 96 want you to follow their motto, “Be prepared.”  To that end, they are taking orders for first aid kits until Monday, February 25, 2013. The proceeds will fund summer camp and other troop camping outings, places where first aid kits might come in

The Art of Bead Work with Marianne Biagi

Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, presents artist Marianne Biagi and “The Art of Bead Work” on Wednesday, February 20, 2013, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Program Room.  Marianne’s colorful, vibrant and unique pieces of art made from beads, material, and thread are not only beautiful

Ver Beke to Showcase Indian Artifacts

Discover the history and use of ancient American Indian artifacts at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, on Sunday, February 17, 2013, beginning at 1:30 p.m.  For a second time, Morrison Historical Society brings informative and entertaining presenter Allan Ver Beke, of Hillsdale, IL, to discuss one of

Valentine’s Day Dessert Event

Morrison United Methodist Church designed a community event at “the best place to be this Valentine’s Day,” Thursday, February 14, 2013.  The Heritage Hall, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offered a “Dessert Fantasia” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.  Three activities made it a pleasant evening.  Funds raised will support the

Gary Meden to Speak at Whiteside Forum

The Whiteside Forum presents “Think Global, Act Local:  Transportation” on Thursday, February 28, 2013, in the Program Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, at 6:30 p.m.  Guest speaker is Gary Meden, at left, Deputy for Programs and Project Management, Rock Island District, U. S.