BBQ and Trivia Night July 30

Pastor JT Bean of Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, invites the public to an entertainment, on Sunday, July 30, 2023. This free event will include loads of laughs with great food! Start time is 5:00 p.m. “You are invited to form a team of eight or

Visit a Helicopter at July 9 Baseball Game

Marketing Director Mick Welding submitted the press release and 2017 photograph of twins Mia and Jada, daughters of Jennifer and Israel Alvarado. In order to celebrate Morrison/Fulton Day at the LumberKings ballpark, Morrison Community Hospital, in conjunction with Medforce Air Ambulance, will bring the Medforce helicopter for a special appearance.

Veterans and 1st Responders Honored

The article was written and photos were taken by Resthave Marketing Director, Karla Burn: “Please note several first responders had to leave, before the large group picture was taken.” Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, held a Salute to 1st Responders and Veterans on Thursday, July 6,

Swim in Morrison This Summer

Check out upcoming Swim Lesson opportunities and Open Swim times for this summer, at Morrison High School, offered by Sterling-Rock Falls Family YMCA. Enter at the rear of the school building, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, near the pool entrance. OPEN SWIM will be offered on Tuesdays from 1:30 to

Blevins Receives Lifetime Achievement Service Award

Presented by certifying organization Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois on Saturday, April 29, 2023, Hillary Blevins of Morrison, IL, received The Presidential Volunteer Service Award for Lifetime Achievement. The award recognizes Blevins for performing more than 4000 hours of eligible volunteer service. This was the first Lifetime Achievement award presented

Music Sounds at Timber Lake Playhouse

Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP) brings one of the most beloved musicals of all time to the playhouse, now through Sunday, July 9, 2023: “The Sound of Music.” Below, Gabriel Pauley, Makenzie Ruff, Luke Holcomb, Catia Wilson, Taylor Jakobs, Rosemary Heckard, and Kynnedi Smith rehearse a scene with Mollie-Claire Matthews (Maria.)

LumberKings Morrison/Fulton Day July 9

The Morrison Historical Society Board purchased General Admission tickets to share with others, in order to celebrate “Morrison/Fulton Day,” “Scout Day,” and “Sugar Cookie Day,” at Clinton LumberKings Park, on Sunday, July 9, 2023. The address is 537 Ballpark Drive, Clinton, IA 52732. At 2:00 p.m., home team Clinton Elotes

Food Pantry Announces New Site Fundraiser

The Board of the Morrison Charitable Food Pantry, NFP is proud to announce that we are realizing a dream come true, with our purchase of the former Hilltop Lanes building, 629 E. Lincolnway Road, to be our new operating location. We appreciate the current owner, Dakota Hagerman, for his willingness

Thecity1.com is Closed through July 4

The Editor will travel to, and participate as a Delegate at, the Daughters of the American Revolution Continental Congress in Washington, D. C., from Saturday, June 24, through Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Constitution Hall is an imposing venue, covering nearly a square block. It includes the largest concert/event hall in

Key Club/Kiwanis Sandwich Sales Start June 24

Are you ready for a summer cookout, tasty snacks, and refreshing soft drinks? If so, Morrison High School’s Key Club chapter and members of Morrison Kiwanis Club invite you to stop by the corner of U. S. Route 30 and Cherry Street, on Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 9:30 a.m.

Letter About Morrison Bark Park

Letter to the Editor: I would like to express my appreciation to all the people who have made the dog park possible. I realize it has taken many monetary donations and time spent volunteering to make the park a reality. I use the park nearly every day and sometimes twice

2023 Summer Car Show June 17

The evening of Saturday, June 17, 2023, was perfect for the first downtown Main Street Car Show in Morrison, IL. Organized by Ron Wiemer, below, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., “about 30” entries were displayed. Citizens reminisced, admired, and–perhaps–coveted these wheeled works of art. Remember the allure of chrome? It

Change in ARC Blood Drive Location

In Kaywyn Beswick’s May 2023 American Red Cross Blood Drive report, the Editor indicated the next drive would be at St. Mary Catholic Church, as usual. That is incorrect. The ARC Blood Drive on Thursday, July 20, 2023, will be held at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, beginning

United Way Offers Free Lunches

United Way of Whiteside County provides free meals to children in 18 communities all summer long.  “Our program provides kids in Whiteside County with nutritious meals during the summer months,” said CEO Keri Olson.  “Making food accessible to our youth when school is not in session is vital, to ensure

June 17 Downtown Car Show

Editor’s note: Automotive photos were taken by the Editor at prior car shows. Hear ye, hear ye, vehicle show enthusiasts! Ron Wiemer has organized a Car Show scheduled on downtown Main Street, in Morrison, IL, for Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., rain or shine. Registration begins