On Tuesday, June 6, 2023, Mediacom Communications announced the selection of Anlynn Dykstra, a Senior at Morrison Community High School, as a recipient of the company’s World Class Scholarship program. The $1000 scholarship recognizes the Morrison resident for excellence in leadership and academics. “As a technology company, Mediacom understands how
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. It is only mid-July, 2023, but the Morrison High School weight rooms are busy, as new Varsity Morrison Mustang Coach Nathan Vandermyde prepares for his first season at the helm. “It is a pretty good feeling,” he says about the new position. “It is
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the feature and submitted the picture. Principal Jeffrey Hoese said, “A huge shout out goes to Brad Stuart of Winkel, Parker, & Foster CPA PC, for his generous donation to the Greatest Little Elementary School in the Universe,” Fulton, IL, Elementary School. A donation of
Written and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. Sixty-four students were presented with their diplomas certifying their successful completion of 12 years of education in Morrison Community Unit District 6. The 2023 class of Morrison High School gathered on May 28, 2023, in the High School Gymnasium, before a large
The Student Impact Award honors students who give blood, volunteer, and/or host a blood drive. Area High School students will receive the ImpactLife Student Impact Award. It is given annually to those who have shown exemplary support of our region’s blood supply. The Student Impact Award Program recognizes the many
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. Opening moments of May 16, 2023, River Bend School District board meeting included the introduction and sharing of accomplishments of the middle school girls’ track team. Wrenn Coffee, Kerby Germann, Chloe Wilkin, and Breleigh Hayton recently competed at the IESA State Track and Field
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. At the monthly meeting of the Morrison Community School District 6 on Monday, May 15, 2023, the Board was introduced to the proposed 2023-24 annual fiscal budget ($-194,000) for consideration and discussion, before future approval at the June meeting. Superintendent Scott Vance noted that
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
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
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
Make Mother’s weekend in Morrison, IL, extra sweet, with the inclusion of a visit to Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, on Saturday, May 13, or Sunday, May 14, 2023. Show hours are 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., showcasing youthful talents in art and band. On Saturday, May 13,
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Monday, April 24, 2023, meeting of the Morrison School Board of Education produced exits and an opening, along with new leadership chairs being filled. The evening opened with Superintendent Scott Vance showing of appreciation to two departing Board members (Jim Ridley, 16 years,
Calling all murder-mystery fans! Morrison High School will perform “Clue” in the MHS auditorium on Friday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6, at 7:00 p.m. and on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Based on the classic Hasbro game and Paramount Motion Picture, “Clue” tells the tale of six
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
Brian Bartoz submitted this information and photos. Editor’s note: Find more information about Kiwanis Club sponsored community programs and groups. Who prepares more than a thousand candy- and prize-filled plastic eggs, in advance of the Annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt, at Kiwanis Park, Morrison, IL? Youths from Morrison High School