Today, Tuesday, February 7, 2023, is the 156th anniversary of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s birth. On February 7, 1867, the second daughter of Charles and Caroline Ingalls was born on a wintry day, inside a cabin in the Wisconsin “Big Woods” near Lake Pepin. She died at age 90 on February
Morrison Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Meeting, on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Blue Goose Run, 14609 Blue Goose Road, [rural] Sterling, IL. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. for socializing, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and drinks. The cost to members is $20 and $30 for nonmembers. Register for tickets:
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison Community ARC Blood Program Team Leader submitted this report. The first Morrison, IL, Community American Red Cross Blood Drive of 2023 was held on Thursday, January 19, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road. Thank you, Father Zimodro and the St. Mary parish family,
Everyone is invited to the 3rd Annual Flock to the Rock event, on Saturday, February 11, 2023. Activities are free, and all ages are welcome. First, head to the Lower Dam, 300 E. 1st Street, Rock Falls, IL, between 9:00 and 10:00 a.m., to view eagles soaring around the Rock
The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall, a 3/5 scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D. C., will make a visit to Rock Falls, IL, from Thursday, August 31, through Monday, September 4, 2023. The wall will be on display along the Rock River, at the RB&W District
Mercury, a leading global, bipartisan public strategy firm, announced on Monday, January 23, 2023, that former United States Congresswoman Cheri Bustos has joined the firm as Co-Chair. As a former senior member of House leadership with a long career in both the public and private sectors, Bustos brings decades of
Ali Moore is looking for some good luck from a “good Samaritan.” She writes, “It’s a long shot, but over the summer I lost a green “horse rope” dog leash, with brass fittings. I believe [it happened] on Cherry [Street] in front of True Value. “I used that leash for
Marc Adami informs the general public, “If you are free Sunday afternoon on January 29[, 2023,] and interested in my topic or–want to know what Whiteside Forum is all about and what it does–this will be your opportunity.” The Whiteside Forum will host Captain Marc Adami on January 29.
Over 1100 students received their degrees from Northern Illinois University in December 2022. Included among the graduates was Jacob Schlegel of Morrison, IL, who earned a Bachelor of Science in History. Northern Illinois University is a student-centered, Nationally-recognized public research university, with expertise that benefits its region and spans the
Rev. Dr. Michael Selburg compiled this information. He asked, “Are you or anyone you know in need of food assistance, in the Morrison, IL, area? Here is what is currently available. MORRISON CHARITABLE FOODPANTRYLocation: United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, ILScheduled: Non-holiday Thursdays from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.Offering produce,
Morrison Cub Scout Pack 328 held the annual Pinewood Derby, on Saturday, January 14, 2023, in Fellowship Hall of Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Scout Master Eric Anderson stated the Pine Wood Derby likely began when Cub Scouting did, in 1930. At that time is was
Northern Illinois University announces its fall 2022 Dean’s List students. To earn this distinction, students must meet a minimum semester grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, or a minimum of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale in the Colleges of
The Editor and her family will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World opening in Orlando, FL. Therefore, thecity1.com will be closed Saturday, January 14, through Saturday, January 21, 2023. Your press releases may be sent during this time, but they will not be published until the week of
Morrison High School Athletic Director Gregg Dolan issued this press release, on Friday, January 13, 2023. “The Morrison High School Girls Basketball games with Fulton, IL, have been cancelled. There will not be a game next Tuesday, January 17. Fulton has cancelled all of their non-Conference games, because of not
Morrison Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Meeting, on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Blue Goose Run, 14609 Blue Goose Road, [rural] Sterling, IL. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. for socializing, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and drinks. The event is hosted by the City of Morrison; Kophamer and Blean Realty;