On Sunday, August 21, 2022, Morrison Historical Society Board of Trustees will host Claudia Garcia, of Dixon, IL, to discuss her critical position as Director of 9-1-1 services in Whiteside County. Current or former Dispatchers, Emergency Services personnel, members of Law Enforcement, and the public are invited to this program.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report and took the photo. The Double G Saloon used the excitement of the Morrison, IL, downtown Shuckfest event to execute its official Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting ceremony, on Saturday, July 30, 2022. Owners Wendy Gallentine and Shane Gallentine celebrated their new restaurant’s
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report and took the photo. Countryside Construction completed the first shelter at the Morrison, IL, Dog Park on Wednesday, July 21, 2022. This photo was taken the day before. This inaugural shelter was sponsored by Rotary Club of Morrison. Editor’s note: Karla Burn of
Morrison Community High School members of the Class of 1970 will celebrate a 70th birthday party on Saturday, August 13, 2022, as well as a belated 50th Class Reunion. Alumni are invited to tour the High School building from noon to 2:00 p.m. Alumni from the Classes of 1965 and
Legionnaire Jerry Brearton, center, was awarded the Public Relations/Information Exchange Award, at The American Legion Department of Illinois’ 103rd Convention, held in Springfield, IL, from July13-16, 2022. The award was presented due to Brearton’s continued efforts in keeping the community aware of American Legion programs, presence, and local activities, and
Once a month, The Loft on Main opens its doors early for two hours, to those who enjoy home baked goods, beverages, and communal conversation. Stop in at the gallery on 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, July 21, 2022. All are welcome
On Sunday, July 17, 2022, Morrison Historical Society Board of Trustees will host Bailey Callahan, of Moline, IL, to discuss an Honor Flight initiative for female veterans. All past and current female military personnel are encouraged to attend this presentation. Any Honor Flight participants are cordially invited to share their
Mark you calendar, Fulton, IL, sports fans and parents. Fulton High School will hold its Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony, for the class of 2022, the evening of Saturday, September 17, 2022. It will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the school’s West Gym. Inductees include: 1991State Champion Football team
Thecity1.com office will close from Monday afternoon, July 11, through Saturday, July 16, 2022. Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey will be available for press releases or events. Contact him at 815-441-4603.
Online entries are now being accepted for the 151st Annual Whiteside County Fair, which runs Tuesday, August 16, through Saturday, August 20, 2022. The Whiteside County Fair no longer publishes Premium Books, but the pages are available online at www.whitesidecountyfair.org. Look for the “Entries/Premiums” at the top, right corner of
The Whiteside County Health Department (WCHD) Drive-Up No Appointment Necessary SHIELD Testing has reopened. Testing follows the normal Monday-through-Friday schedule, thanks to support from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and University of Illinois System’s SHIELD Illinois program. WCHD is pleased to continue offering SHIELD IL Saliva COVID-19 tests
The following college or university students earned recognition for excellent achievement in their courses of study. All are from Morrison, IL, unless noted. Aurora University in Aurora, IL, has named Taylor Schauff to the Dean’s List for the spring 2022 semester. Schauff is majoring in Social Work. The Dean’s List
Todd Mickley sent this press release. The Whiteside County Fair is extremely excited to announce that our 2022 musical guest, performing Thursday, August 18, 2022, is none other than our favorite Dolly Parton tribute artist, Karen as Dolly! From Gospel to Country, Karen Hester has delighted audiences around the world.
Farmers National Bank is celebrating 15 years in the Morrison, IL, community! Farmers National Bank opened a full-service bank in Morrison in 2007. Doug Vanderlaan, Morrison’s Community Bank President, along with his dedicated staff are one of the many reasons behind Farmers National Bank’s continued success in Morrison. FNB is
On Sunday, July 17, 2022, Morrison Historical Society Board of Trustees will host Bailey Callahan, of Moline, IL, to discuss an Honor Flight initiative for female veterans. All former Honor Flight participants are cordially invited to attend the program and share their experience viewing military monuments in the Washington, D.