Editor’s note: Options include Ribeye Sandwich $8; Pork Chop Sandwich $4; Brat Sandwich $3; Hot Dog $3. Bottled water and pop are $1, and chips are available for $.50. President Steve Davis writes, “Morrison Kiwanis Club had originally advertised that we would be having a sale at the corner of
Paint the Town, in Morrison, IL, is a family festival for the visual arts. The event returns on Saturday, September 16, 2023, offering 1700 squares for painting. The entire downtown will be transformed again into an outdoor canvas of 5-foot squares. Each square will await the creative expressions of
Morrison Charitable Food Pantry NFP is proud to announce that Thursday, August 24, 2023, will be the last time we distribute food at our current location, 200 W. Knox Street, located in the north side of Morrison United Methodist Church. On Thursday, August 31, which is the 5th Thursday of
Editor’s note: Photos will be emailed to drivers upon request, at no cost: stephanie@thecity1.com. POWER WHEELS DERBY Prior to the 7:00 p.m. main attraction, the Power Wheels Derby began with a passel of young drivers; ages three-to-“eight or nine” are eligible. Generally, they drive around for several minutes, some tapping
August 15, 2023, Fair Results are listed. All towns are in Illinois unless noted. 23-02/ JUNIOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS Gabriella E. Abell of Tampico earned Premier Exhibitor Honors in the Grains Division, with Katelyn M. Temple of Fulton earning Premier Exhibitor Honors in the Vegetable Division, at the 152th Annual Whiteside
Following are the Tuesday, August 15, 2023, bicycle winner, Editor interviews, and photos. Bike Winner Generous sponsors donate six bicycles to lucky youngsters during Fair Week. On Tuesday, August 15, Landon Wunderlich, age 9, of Tampico, chose a royal blue bike. It was donated by Kophamer & Blean Realty, 118
The American Legion Post 328 in Morrison, IL, maintains a Flag Drop Box, for U. S. Flags that have served their useful purpose. This includes tattered, faded, ripped, stained, or torn flags. Other flags (POW/MIA, Illinois, etc.) that are retired may also be turned in. Collected flags will be burned
Whiteside County Fair attendees would do well to begin Thursday morning, August 17, 2023, with a visit to The Loft on Main gallery, at 112 E. Main Street, downtown Morrison, IL. “Third Thursday” [of each month] is a welcoming time, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. prior to the doors
Many of us in Morrison, IL, have lost trees due to storms and disease. Morrison Garden Club would like to help encourage residents to replace some of those trees. The club is sponsoring a tree planting reimbursement program this fall. We will reimburse “up to $50” for one tree that
Antique tractor buffs will have a heyday at this year’s 152nd Annual Whiteside County Fair, which runs August 15-19, 2023. Display your Antique Tractor; each participant will receive a 152nd Whiteside County Fair plaque to display on their antique tractor. Exhibitors will fire up their engines for the Parade, about
Editor’s note: Wolf Koch submitted the press release and photo about his upcoming program. On Sunday, August 13, 2023, Wolf Koch will discuss “A Comparison of Barns from Northern Germany, Denmark, and Iowa to Barns Built by Midwest Settlers.” It will be held at 2:00 p.m., in the Lincoln Learning
Morrison Chamber of Commerce sponsors a local event tonight, Thursday, August 10, 2023, for vendors to sell fresh produce, baked goods, and other items. The event is from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. in downtown Morrison, IL. Find friends and food along Genesee Street, both north and south of Main Street.
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Morrison Music Theater Association (MMTA) will reprise one of its most enthusiastic performances from 1993, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” Thirty years later, Director Jalayne Riewerts again will serve as Director of this delightful family comedy, based on the best-selling book by Barbara Robinson. Riewerts stressed, “The script firmly adheres
Editor’s note: Note, these are not backpacks for children to wear. A half-dozen children could fit inside them, however! Northside Elementary School Principal Andy Harridge wrote the Editor, “I wanted to pass along something you may want to post to thecity1.com. Today, [Tuesday, August 8, 2023,] I was presented with