Reception for Corinne Bender October 17

Chamber of Commerce Administrator and Morrison Area Development Corporation (MADC) Director Corinne Bender will resign her positions effective Friday, October 17, 2014.  The Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will host a celebration of her years of service to Morrison businesses and the general population on that day, from 11:00

Give the Chamber Your Two Cents October 20

Morrison Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will host an informational meeting for the public on Monday, October 20, 2014, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., at the City of Morrison Community Room, in the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  The topic of discussion will be two

School District Server Is Down

Bob Sondgeroth stated, “As of this afternoon, Monday, September 29, 2014, the Morrison Community Unit School District website is down.  The Regional Office of Education in Sterling, IL, hosts our website.  Their fiber internet line was cut this afternoon by construction, causing them to lose their connection.  They have not

Actors/Makers of Film to Attend Showing September 27

A late-breaking surprise will make the showing of  “The Wednesday Morning Breakfast Club” more interesting.  Three of the makers/actors from the family-friendly short will attend the 3:30 p.m. showing, to meet and greet guests at the Dixon Historical Theatre, 114 S. Galena Avenue, Dixon, IL, on Saturday, September 27, 2014.  Doors

School Will Be Held Thursday, September 4, 2014

Despite the report on the WQAD TV Channel 8 website, Morrison Community Unit School District #6 will be in session on Thursday, September 4, 2014.  The website listed Quad Cities and area schools that would dismiss tomorrow due to high temperatures.  By 9:00 p.m. MCUD was no longer listed.

Schools to Dismiss at 1:05 p.m. Today

Superintendent Scott Vance stated, “Due to heat, Morrison Community Unit School District #6 will be dismissing at 1:05 p.m. today, Monday, August 25, 2014.  There will be no afternoon Pre-School today.”

Telephone Scammers Pose as the IRS

Whiteside County Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi wishes to alert viewers of a telephone scam in the area, in which callers pose as the Internal Revenue Service.  “They tell you they are auditing, or have audited, your taxes, and you owe a penalty.  This is a high-pressure scam.  You are told you

It’s National Root Beer Float Day

Across the United States, Wednesday, August 6, 2014, is a day to celebrate the uniquely delicious root beer float.  Across Morrison, IL, you can find this dessert from  DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, to Happy Joe’s Pizza, 109 W. Main Street, to Morrison Rockwood Marina & Restaurant,

Thecity1.com Office is Closed July 29

The office of thecity1.com will be closed Tuesday, July 29, 2014.  Emails will be accessed off-site.  Kindly leave press releases under the office door or attached to the white board outside the office.