April 21 and 22 Ball Game Changes

Athletic Director Gregg Dolan writes, “Tonight’s[, Friday, April 21, 2023,] High School Softball and Baseball games at Princeton, IL, have been cancelled. Princeton had to adjust their schedule. At this time there is not a makeup date set. “Tonight the High School Softball team will play a Varsity-only game at

April 20 Third Thursday Welcomes You

The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host its fourth Third Thursday of 2023, on Thursday, April 20. Whether this will be your first, second, third, or fourth time this year, to attend the morning get together, you will be welcomed. As always, The Loft on

City Hall Closed Most of April 20

Morrison City Hall will be closed from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., on Thursday, April 20, 2023, so that staff can attend training. The office will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 and then from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00. We do apologize for any inconvenience this might cause.

Lions Recycling Day April 22

This is a reminder that Morrison Lions Club Recycle Day is Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The photo shows Morrison High School helpers from a previous Recycle Day. One major change this year is that

Morrison Garden Club Plant Sale

Sharon Moore submitted his press release. Morrison Garden Club will have a Plant Sale on Saturday, May 20, 2023, in the City of Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Doors open at 9:00 a.m.; the sale will end at 1:00 p.m. We can’t have this annual sale

Mexican Fiesta Food Fundraiser April 20

Members of surrounding communities are invited to a Mexican Fiesta Food Fundraiser, on Thursday, April 20, 2023, to benefit a Morrison, IL, missionary family. Dine-in or drive-through at Emmanuel Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. A free-will donation will be collected for Ben and

Sullivan’s Foods Sold To Minnesota Company

Editor’s note: Permission was granted to thecity1.com to reprint this Saint Cloud, MN, press release of Friday, April 14, 2023. Grant Dossetto of KNSI News wrote the press release, titled “St. Cloud-Based Coborn’s Inc. is Expanding into Illinois.” Copyright 2023 Leighton Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not

April 7 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, April 7, 2023. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued.     Date     Name     Age     Address     Violation Cited 4-10-2023 Denise Kuehl 66 Morrison, IL Speeding The public is reminded that these are

Council Sets Water and Sewer Rates

Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. On Monday, April 10, 2023, the City of Morrison City Council met, with all Aldermen meeting the roll call except Alderman Deets. A Departmental report from Police Chief Valladares noted a current search for an additional hire should be completed by the week’s end.

2023 Historical Society Program Schedule

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. There is

National Honor Society Inducts 28

MHS American Government Teacher Brian Bartoz submitted his article and photos. Twenty-eight students were inducted into Morrison High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society, on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, during an evening ceremony in the auditorium. They were selected based on academic credentials (3.5 GPA or higher); their leadership

Deputy Recorder Position Available

Kendra Kophamer Bush, Whiteside County Recorder is accepting applications for a full-time Deputy Recorder. A Job Summary and an Application can be found online at https://www.whiteside.org/departments/recorder.html. In person, visit the Whiteside County Recorder Office, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL. Applications are on the front counter. Job Description: Deputy Recorder

Unusual Day for Election Judges

Editor’s note: Deputy County Clerk Kari Johnson reports 193 Election Judges worked in Whiteside County, on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. The Editor was one. It was still “night” as I alone drove south on Jackson Street, toward Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, shortly before 5:00 a.m. I passed

Morrison Garden Club Needs Mulch Spreaders

Sharon Moore submitted the photograph and press release. Earth Day is Saturday, April 22, 2023. Celebrate Earth Day by helping Morrison Garden Club haul and spread mulch at Odell Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. We are looking for volunteers to help the group. If you have a student

April 21 Knights of Columbus Fish Fry

Knights of Columbus members will host their final Lenten Fish Friday, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. The make up date is April 21, 2023. Enjoy all-you-can-eat, fried and baked Alaskan Pollack.  Beer-battered fish; potato; slaw; dessert; a drink. The