May 18 Third Thursday

The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host its fifth Third Thursday of 2023, on Thursday, May 18. Whether this will be your first, second, third, fourth, or fifth time this year, to attend the morning get together, you will be welcomed. As always, The Loft

River Bend Board of Education

Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. Opening moments of May 16, 2023, River Bend School District board meeting included the introduction and sharing of accomplishments of the middle school girls’ track team.  Wrenn Coffee, Kerby  Germann, Chloe Wilkin, and Breleigh Hayton recently competed at the IESA State Track and Field

New Softball and Football Coaches Announced

Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. At the monthly meeting of the Morrison Community School District 6 on Monday, May 15, 2023, the Board was introduced to the proposed 2023-24 annual fiscal budget ($-194,000) for consideration and discussion, before future approval at the June meeting. Superintendent Scott Vance noted that

Morrison Fire Department Breakfast May 21

Morrison Firefighters will host their annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, May 21, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The event is held at the Morrison Fire Department at 206 W. Main Street, in Morrison, IL. They will serve pancakes, eggs, sausage, orange juice, milk, and coffee. Everyone is encouraged

Tracking Lilac History Program May 21

Morrison Historical Society presents monthly, Sunday afternoon programs of general interest to the public, from April through November. Morrison’s Heritage Museum opens at 1:00 p.m., and programs begin promptly at 1:30. The building is accessible to all from the back parking area, at 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Programs are

Senior Prank Day Impacted Impact-Life Interview

The Editor arrived at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, at about 7:40 a.m., on Monday, May 15, 2023, to interview and photograph eight Impact-Life awardees. She was bemused to see two Maples had been “lightly” strewn with toilet paper. Her first thought was, “I haven’t seen any

Corrected MHS Honors Night Recipients

Editor’s note: In the original published list of honorees, there were several names misspelled, as was donor Michael Briscoe Country Financial Sports Scholarship. Thecity1.com sincerely regrets this uncustomary number of spelling errors. The Editor deeply appreciates Brian Bartoz for providing all the corrections. The following Morrison High School students were

May 12 Kindergarten and Grade 1 Fun

Editor’s note: Former owners Roger and Sue Meiers sold their beloved K & R Greenhouse early this year, to Kenneth Lange, of Morrison, IL. The business name, phone, and exquisite product lines remain in place. The website is kandrgreenhouse.com. Manager Chancie Noel (pronounced Nohl) welcomes area plant, vegetable, decor, and

Register for Vacation Bible School 2023

Morrison Vacation Bible School will be Monday, June 12, through Friday, June 16, 2023, at Morrison Junior High, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL. The theme is “Stellar, Shine Jesus’s Light.” Times are from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Register now on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/morrisonvbs or www.myvbs.org/morrisonvbs.

Morrison Youth Summer Programs

Morrison Recreational Director Nathan Jacobs recently announced the offering of new activities for Morrison, IL, area youth. YOUTH ARMY BOOT CAMP Attention, all ages of boys and girls, “UNCLE SAM WANTS YOU!” at this free event. Wear green, and paint your face camouflage-style (black, green and/or brown.) Register for one

May 5 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, May 5, 2023. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued.     Date     Name     Age     Address     Violation Cited 5-09-2023 Michael Cook  35 Morrison, IL Improper Display Registration Sticker 5-09-2023 Jennifer Maddox 27

City Council Accepts New Members, Public Comment Rules

Written by Jerry Lindsey. Mayor Scott Vandermyde swears in the new members of the Morrison City Council (Standing: City Clerk Mike Hemmer, Greg Kruse, Sadonna Mahaffey, Mat Tichler, Todd Schlegel, and Vern Tervelt.) The Monday, May 8, 2023, meeting of the Morrison City Council was opened with the swearing-in of

Right Time, Place for Pessman

Editor’s note: Patricia Pessman of Morrison, IL, wrote this feature and submitted the photos. What was to be just another, normal shopping trip to Fulton, IL, and Clinton, IA, on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, turned into an unexpected “Dutch” treat, for former Fulton resident Pat Pessman. As she was taking

Free Line Dance Class Starts May 11

Starting Thursday, May 11, 2023, Whiteside County Senior Center Volunteers will offer Basic Beginner Line Dance classes every week until Thursday, June 29. Classes will be every Thursday from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., at our Satellite location of Odell Public Library Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. No

Doggie Dress Up Contest

Rock Valley Physical Therapy, 635 E. Lincolnway, in Morrison, IL, will host a community Doggie Dress Up Contest, on Saturday, June 24, 2023, beginning at 9:00 a.m. It will be held at Morrison Bark Park, 700 N. Genessee Street. There is a $10 contestant fee. Rock Valley Therapy has been