The Whiteside County 153rd Fair is a month away. Another impressive lineup of entertainment is in place, that is sure to wow all crowds. The Fair opens Tuesday, August 13, 2024, and completes after five amazing days, on Saturday, August 17. You will not want to miss ant of
Editor’s note: The article has been amended to reflect that Dykstra is majoring in Elementary Education. She is a rising Sophomore, not a graduate. The University of Wisconsin-Platteville announced its Chancellor’s List, honoring those with perfect 4.0 grade-point averages for the spring 2024 semester. College of Business, Industry, Life
Coach Tracy Henson submitted the press release and photos. On Friday, July 12, 2024, Morrison Seahorse Swim Club received a generous donation from the Jan Drolema Memorial. Jan was the Grandma of Skylar and Schyon Drolema, who both swam for the Seahorses for many years. We will put the
Weston Dixon, OTD, OTR/L, received his Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy. He is a graduate of Fulton High School, who now lives in Morrison, IL. Prior to earning the entry-level Doctorate degree, he has been employed as a registered and licensed Occupational Therapist at Morrison Community Hospital. Dixon works
Natural Land Institute (NLI) is pleased to announce the July Tree of the Month is located at Whiteside County Fairgrounds, which contains a natural landmark: an ancient White Oak (Quercus alba) that has graced the land for more than three centuries. The tree is 90 feet tall; it has
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville awarded diplomas to more than 700 undergraduate students during the Spring 2024 Semester. Paula Bush, from Morrison, IL, earned a degree in Criminal Justice at UW-Platteville.
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, 2024. All are
Morrison High School Key Club will sponsor a Blood Drive, on Thursday, July 18, 2024, from 12:30 to 5:00 p.m. The location is the Multipurpose Room of Emmanuel Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. Persons with appointments will be given priority, but walk-ins are welcome. To schedule a
Kellie Kohl submitted this press release and photograph. Morrison Vacation Bible was held June 24-28 , 2024, at Emmanuel Church, from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. We had 146 children registered. Our theme this year was “Keepers of the Kingdom.” Through crafts, games, and lessons the children learned about God’s
Irene F. Drolema, 87, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, July 15, 2024, at Homestead Assisted Living & Memory Care, Morrison, IL. Irene was born September 19, 1936, in Morrison, to George and Grace (Dykema) Drolema. She was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a 1954 graduate of
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton IL, welcomes Divinity Trio to their outdoor stage, on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Come and join us for an evening of praise and worship. A free-will offering will be received. In case of inclement weather, the concert
In January 2024, the United States Postal Service increased first-class postage to $0.68. After Sunday, July 14, the cost will be $0.73. If you are concerned about saving a bunch of nickels, stock up on “Forever” stamps by Saturday, July 13. Morrison Post Office Clerk Paula Bush reminds customers
Have you been “missing” something when you venture outdoors? If it is your sunglasses, thecity1.com can reunite you with this important accessory. Someone who visited the offices of (Joy) Tegeler Accounting Services the week of June 24, 2024, left behind a pair of amber, aviator, wire frames. The location
Rock Valley Physical Therapy, 635 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, introduces their Clinic Manager, Matt Moore, PT, OCS. He is Board Certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy. Moore noted, “I started as part-time here in Morrison on Thursday, October, 2, 2023. I then came on full-time starting on Monday, March 4,
On her Thursday morning walk June 27, 2024, the Editor stopped two members of the City of Morrison, IL, Public Works Department. She complimented them on their efforts to care for the cemetery grounds. In Grove Hill Cemetery, the men were mowing copious quantities of grass along E. High