Let’s Keep Ron Rolling

Knights of Columbus has arranged a collection of exciting raffle items to benefit Ron Weimer.  Tickets can be purchased during now or during the Evening Morrison Farmers’ Market, Wednesday, July 30, 2014, along Main Street, Morrison, IL.  The event runs from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., with raffle prizes drawn at

MHPC Building History #32

The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) has applied to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application.  In the hopes

July 30 Agenda: Planning/Zoning Board of Appeals

The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold its meeting on Wednesday, July 30, 2014, at 5:30 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison. Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Chairman’s February 26, 2014, Report New Business Review Sign Ordinance–Modification/Amendment to

July 27 Sheriff’s Office Report

Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 7/27/14 at 8:20 a.m.  Whiteside County Sheriff Deputies arrested Sammy D. Williams, 32, of Sterling, IL, in the 1000 block of East Avennue, Sterling. Williams was charged with AggravaHarm. He was taken to the Whiteside County

Friends of the Fair Paul Vock and Dan Heusinkveld

The Whiteside County Fair Board is proud to announce Paul Vock, left, and Dan Heusinkveld as “2014 Friend of the Fair” honorees. Since 1989, the board has sought to honor those who have made an extra effort to support the annual Fair and make it as much fun as possible.

You Could Win $500 at the Whiteside County Fair

When you purchase an adult season ticket to the 144th annual Whiteside County Fair, your name will be entered in a drawing to win $500 in cash. Even if you are unable to attend, you can still support the Fair by purchasing a season ticket. You will be eligible to

Thecity1.com Office is Closed July 29

The office of thecity1.com will be closed Tuesday, July 29, 2014.  Emails will be accessed off-site.  Kindly leave press releases under the office door or attached to the white board outside the office.

2014 Whiteside County 4-H Show

From Thursday, July 17, through Saturday, July 19, 2014, 4-H club members were showcased at the Whiteside County 4-H Show.  Youth gathered at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds in Morrison, IL, to display their year-long projects for judging.  The 4-H program offers a plethora of interest categories to nurture interests–from knitting

Chamber Mob Hit: True Value Hardware

The Morrison Cash Mob gathered on Thursday, July 24, 2014, for a 4:00 p.m. hit on True Value Hardware, 104 S. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL.  Hidden behind dark sunglasses were a large gang of shoppers, each of whom pledged to spend at least $10 at the local business.  Watch for

Letter from a Morrison School Bus

Dear Editor: If I could talk, I would tell you that school starts in a few weeks, and you will be seeing me on the roads again.  I am a school bus for R. C. Smith Transportation.  I would ask you to help keep our children safe, by being careful

July 28 City Council Agenda

On Monday, July 28, 2014, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m.in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  The Agenda follows. Call To Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Reports of City Officers Reports of Department Heads The Consent

August 9 School “Make a Difference Day”

Morrison Community Unit District #6 will host the second annual “Make a Difference Day” on Saturday, August 9, 2014, beginning at 8:00 a.m.  Can you help prepare the schools and grounds for the new academic year?  If so, contact Tori Eads or Assistant Superintendent Scott Vance, in the Unit District

Football Camp with Adrian Peterson July 26

Adrian Peterson returns to town to hold a youth football camp on Saturday, July 26, 2014, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison.  Boys and girls in grades kindergarten through high school are eligible.   The fee is $40, payable to Adrian Peterson, and

T-6 Vintage Planes to Fly Over Bix 7 Race Start

As the 40th Anniversary Bix 7 race crowd finishes singing the National Anthem at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday morning, July 26, 2014, a squadron of four, vintage aircraft will appear and descend over the crest of the hill.  This tribute to honor military men and women will be conducted David

Last Day to Register for the Bix 7

For the “procrastinator-runner” it is not too late to register for tomorrow’s 40th Anniversary Quad-City Times Bix 7 race.  Register today, Friday, July 25, 2014, in person, at 136 E. 3rd Street, in the RiverCenter, Davenport, IA.  Run behind the 2014 Boston Marathon winner, Meb Keflezighi, and with 15,000 race