During his adult lifetime Morrison, IL, resident Steve Siefken has gained renown as an accomplished photographer. His subject matter is masterly and diverse–whether it be calendars and notecards; graduation, wedding, and family photos; local events; or nature up close. Siefken will offer “An Explosion of Color” at Morrison’s Heritage Museum
The Editor will attend the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution District II State Conference, from Thursday, April 25, through Sunday, April 28, 2024. No articles will be posted on the website or its companion Facebook page during this time. However, the public may submit emailed information to stephanie@thecity1.com.
Mick Weldon submitted these press releases. “Congratulations to these outstanding Morrison High School students and new, adult member!” Sarah Weston (left) is the daughter of Annette and Dennis Weston. She is involved in Band (Drum Major for three years); theater; Key Club (President); Scholastic Bowl; Prom Committee; Orchestra; Madrigals; She
Mike E. “Moe” DeSpain, 64, of Morrison, IL, died unexpectedly Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Mercy One Clinton Medical Center in Clinton, IA. Michael Eugene DeSpain was born March 11, 1960, in Rock Island, IL, to Robert E. and Joyce A. (Letterman) DeSpain. He graduated from Erie High School in
Morrison High School Scholastic Bowl team thanks the members of Dunlap Masonic Lodge #321, for welcoming the team to the Lodge on Sunday, April 14, 2024, for the annual Pizza Dinner and Awards Banquet. Students and their families enjoyed pizza, pop, and cheesecake during the event. Later in the evening,
City Administrator Brian Melton reported, “According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, IL Route 78 from S. Cherry Street to Academic Drive in Morrison, IL, will be closed, starting Wednesday, May 1, 2024. This closure is to complete the reconstruction of this State Highway Corridor in Morrison. “This part of
Marc Adami submitted the press release. The Whiteside Forum will host the Reverend Violet Johnicker for our season finale, at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in the City of Morrison Community Room of Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. She will speak about “Unity Beyond
Spring has sprung! Amazingly, nearly overnight, our surroundings have magically turned to plush greens and vivid colors of spring blooms. That means it is time to check your landscaping and gardens, for what needs to be upgraded. The annual Fulton Plant Sale is coming soon. Mark your calendar for Saturday,
Morrison Lions Club Recycle Day is Saturday, April 20, 2024. It will be held at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. See the list of specifics here.
JoAnn Sue Funk, 94, of Winthrop, IA, died Sunday afternoon, April 14, 2024, at Prairie Hills Assisted Living in Independence, IA. JoAnn Sue Rose was born in Sterling, IL, on December 1, 1929, the youngest of six children of Alvin and Rachael (Moutray) Rose. She graduated from Morrison High School
Anne frame submitted this press release and photo. Collector and Quilter Connie Barr will describe her exhibit of vintage aprons, dating back to the 1920s and 1930s, at a program at Odell Public Library in the Program Room, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. The address is 307
Odell Public Library Youth Services Coordinator Katie Rider submitted the press release and took the group photograph. In late March 2024, Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison, Street, Morrison, IL, received an amazing $394,000 donation from the Stan and Ruth Mitick Trust. The gift, which was presented by the Miticks’
Lane Decker of Morrison, IL, broke the Morrison Junior High School High Jump record, after 35 years, on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Track Meet, in Prophetstown. The record has held at 5′ 9″ for 35 years by Jason Damhoff, who set it in 1989. No Morrison Junior
Sharon Moore submitted this press release and photo. Morrison Garden Club will host its annual Plant Sale this year on Saturday, May 18, 2024, in the City of Morrison Community Room, located at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, in Morrison, IL. Doors open at 9:00 a.m., and the
On Thursday, April 18, 2024, Morrison High School Activities Director Gregg Dolan wrote, “Tonight’s High School Softball and Baseball games between Morrison and Mon-Rose have been cancelled. The make-up dates are: Softball Tuesday, April 23, and Baseball Wednesday, April 24. Both games will be Varsity only.”