Because of the advance purchase of tickets to the Alumni Football USA game–set for 5:00 p.m., Saturday, July 27, 2013–the Morrison football program will receive $4180. Proceeds from Kelly and Bob McDonnell’s pulled pork meals–at Hilltop Lanes on Saturday–will add to the award.
Editor’s note: Fireman Arian Landheer, at right, is a member of the Lyndon Fire Department. Letter to the Editor: Our local American Red Cross Disaster Action Team volunteers and staff as well as dozens of fire departments, community organizations, businesses, and volunteers responded on scene and behind the scenes to
New pump equipment is functioning at Well #4 in Kelly Park, Morrison, IL. On Thursday morning, July 25, 2013, Layne Christensen Company put the well to the test. Residents in the area will note water streaming down the street into the catch basin–a normal and welcome part of the testing
Ticket sales end at 4:30 p.m., Friday, July 26, 2013. If you buy a meal ticket at thecity1.com, 218 W. Main Street, Suite 100, the price is $5. If you purchase at the event, the cost is $6. If you buy a game ticket, $5 goes to the Mustang football
Kate Fisk and Jamie Mosher organized a t-shirt sale fundraiser for victims of the Prophetstown, IL, fire on Monday, July 15, 2013. It continues through Saturday, July 27. On the shirt back are names of communities who dispatched firefighters to assist. Thecity1.com ordered ten shirts for the men who served
The National Weather Service has announced a Heat Advisory in effect until 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 19, 2013. Hottest heat index readings will occur during the midday through early evening, with values up to 105 degrees. There is an increased risk of heat-related illnesses. People and animals without access to
The National Weather Service has announced a Heat Advisory in effect until 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 19, 2013. Hottest heat index readings will occur during the midday through early evening, with values up to 105 degrees. There is an increased risk of heat-related illnesses. People and animals without access to
There will be a prayer service on Wednesday, July 17, 2013, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in Eclipse Square, Prophetstown, IL. The park in at the south end of Washington Street.
The Memorial Day Parade will take place Monday, May 27, 2013, beginning at 10:30 a.m. At 11:00 services begin at the Veterans Memorial/Pavilion in Grove Hill Cemetery. Daniel Anderson, U. S. Army recruiter, will be the speaker. Afterwards, American Legion Post #328 will hold an Open House from 12:00 noon
Regardless of economic conditions, job rates, fuel prices, or inflation, most American adults cringe when they are asked to vote for an increase in taxes. It is also true that, secreted within the voting booth, their general inclination is to vote “No.” Regardless of the worthiness or need of the
The Morrison High School Varsity Baseball games will be played at home today, Tuesday, April 2, 2013, beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the Sports Complex. The Oregan, IL, diamonds were not servicable.
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.”
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.
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.
Due to the approaching snowfall on Thursday, February 21, 2013, the Morrison High School Chorus and Band Concert will begin one hour earlier. The start time was moved to 6:30 p.m.