Many enjoy a leisurely bicycle ride around town or across country. Others ride to and from work. Serious oficianados spend a week riding across Iowa in the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa–RAGBRAI–to be held Sunday, July 20, through Saturday, July 26, 2014. This is a trek of 418
Remember last year’s summer and fall drought? Remember grumbling about the long, cold winter we experienced after? Have you noticed there are very few Japanese beetles ravaging your 2014 growing things? The two are connected. University of Illinois Entomologist Phil Nixon predicted this would occur. He estimated 2/3 of the
Kevin Dykema, 56, of Camanche, IA, passed away Monday, July 14, 2014, at his home. Kevin was born September 10, 1957, in Monterey, CA, the son of Arthur and Jacqueline (Long) Dykema. Kevin was united in marriage to Laurel Barker on July 2, 1977, in Morrison, IL. Laurel would later
Jack W. James, 86 formerly of Erie, IL, died Sunday, July 13, 2014, at Resthave Retirement and Nursing Home, Morrison, IL. Mr. James was born March 1, 1928. in Fenton Township, IL, the son of Harry and Ruby Mickle James. He married Viola Frohling on December 6, 1947, in Erie.
An early rain kept many visitors from the Morrison Farmer’s Market on Saturday, July 12, 2014, but others arrived when the weather cleared. Visit “The Best Little Farmers’ Market in Northwestern Illinois” rain or shine each Saturday, in the parking lot behind the Whiteside Court Sevices building, beside Morrison’s Heritage
The Union Pacific Railroad experienced delays in the crossing at Heaton Street, Morrison, IL. The crossing will remain closed for repairs until Wednesday, July 16, 2014.
The Union Pacific Railroad will close the Jackson Street crossing from 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 16, possibly until Thursday, July 17, 2014, to replace the north set of tracks.
The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Patrick Quinn’s Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Senator Alan Dixon Gary Tresenriter, City
Blood supplies dwindle during summer months, so donors are especially needed this time of year. Consider a “team-of-three” donation. You and two friends hold the power to save up to nine lives during one hour of your time, on Thursday, July 17, 2014, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Team
On Monday, July 14, 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 Board and Commission Reports Morrison Historic Preservation Commission Report of
This week, supporters of religious freedom cheered the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Hobby Lobby case. The Court was correct to protect business owners from being forced to violate their religious beliefs by paying for contraceptives. However, the decision was very limited in scope and application. The Court’s decision only
Editor’s note: Gary Farrall of Erie, IL, submitted this feature. With its annual Cowboy Keeper Award, the National Day of the Cowboy 501(c)3 organization has been recognizing individuals, organizations, and projects that have contributed significantly to the preservation of pioneer heritage and cowboy culture, since its founding in 2005. Four
The Opinions and Editorials page has languished, but you will find it freshly populated. There are five new articles from syndicated columnists. Two are first-time authors on thecity1.com—Ron Paul and Jason Staford. We will give them a trial. Let us know what you think of their writing, by commenting at
Inez Sharp Adams, age 80, died at home Thursday, July 10, 2014. Inez was born on January 16, 1934, in Hoxie, AK, the daughter of Robert and Beuhla (Hoard) Peppers. She married Robert Adams on December 20, 1986. He died September 4, 2012. Inez was employed with Lawrence Brothers in
Members of the USS Long Beach CGN-9 Association, Inc. will gather to celebrate the 21st Annual Reunion, from Monday, September 8, through Sunday, September 14, 2014. The location is the Hilton St. Louis Airport, 10330 Natural Bridge Road, St. Louis, MO. The room rate is $89 per night inclusive of