Kyle David Mindrum (1957 – 2023)

Editor’s note: David Mindrum and his family lived in Morrison in the 1960s and 70s. Kyle David Mindrum, 65, of Rushford, MN, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023. He was born on August 23, 1957, in Preston, MN, to Caryl and Mary (Nelson) Mindrum. Kyle graduated from High School

Impact Life Award Participants

The Student Impact Award honors students who give blood, volunteer, and/or host a blood drive. Area High School students will receive the ImpactLife Student Impact Award. It is given annually to those who have shown exemplary support of our region’s blood supply. The Student Impact Award Program recognizes the many

Apply for Blue Collar Jobs Act Tax Credit

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has released the application for the Blue Collar Jobs Act (BCJA) Tax Credit. State Representative Ryan Spain co-sponsored the legislation, during the 101st General Assembly. There will be $20 million available annually, for companies that are looking to expand and grow in

Illinois “Click It or Ticket” Campaign to Save Lives

The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office announced it is stepping up enforcement, for the Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” campaign. It will run Friday, May 19, through Tuesday, May 30, 2023. The safety initiative reminds motorists to buckle up for safety. “Click It or Ticket” leverages education and enforcement to

Millers Present: Three Frenchmen and a Goat May 21

Volunteer Millers will host a program entitled “Three Frenchmen and a Goat.” This quirky title relates the story of three brothers of French and Swiss immigrants during the late 19th century. These first-generation Americans created a company in Greenville, IL, that made fraternal initiation oddities and later transitioned to colorful

Dennis Becker (1940 – 2023)

Dennis Robert Becker, 83, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, May 15, 2023, at Allure of Prophetstown, in Dennis was born February 29, 1940, in Freeport, IL, the son of Robert and Verline (Smith) Becker. He married Barbara Beattie on April 26, 2015, in Clinton, IA. Dennis owned and operated a

Mark Keller (1973 – 2023)

Mark Heller, 49, of Des Plaines, IL, died May 14, 2023, at his home. Mark was born June 29, 1973, in Sterling, IL, to Danny L. and Jo J. (Birely) Heller. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a 1991 graduate of Morrison High School. He went

May 12 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, May 12, 2023. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued.     Date     Name     Age     Address     Violation Cited 5-13-2023 Sydnee Browning  20 Sterling, IL Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident

May 18 Third Thursday

The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host its fifth Third Thursday of 2023, on Thursday, May 18. Whether this will be your first, second, third, fourth, or fifth time this year, to attend the morning get together, you will be welcomed. As always, The Loft

Morrison Fire Department Breakfast May 21

Morrison Firefighters will host their annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, May 21, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The event is held at the Morrison Fire Department at 206 W. Main Street, in Morrison, IL. They will serve pancakes, eggs, sausage, orange juice, milk, and coffee. Everyone is encouraged

Tracking Lilac History Program May 21

Morrison Historical Society presents monthly, Sunday afternoon programs of general interest to the public, from April through November. Morrison’s Heritage Museum opens at 1:00 p.m., and programs begin promptly at 1:30. The building is accessible to all from the back parking area, at 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Programs are

Senior Prank Day Impacted Impact-Life Interview

The Editor arrived at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, at about 7:40 a.m., on Monday, May 15, 2023, to interview and photograph eight Impact-Life awardees. She was bemused to see two Maples had been “lightly” strewn with toilet paper. Her first thought was, “I haven’t seen any

Corrected MHS Honors Night Recipients

Editor’s note: In the original published list of honorees, there were several names misspelled, as was donor Michael Briscoe Country Financial Sports Scholarship. Thecity1.com sincerely regrets this uncustomary number of spelling errors. The Editor deeply appreciates Brian Bartoz for providing all the corrections. The following Morrison High School students were

Linda E. Bryan (1945 – 2023)

Linda E. Bryan, 77, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, May 14, 2023, at her home. Linda was born June 28, 1945 in Cedar Rapids, IA, to Fred and Margarete D. (Hammer) Merritt. She was educated in the Cedar Rapids schools and later graduated from Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon,

May 12 Kindergarten and Grade 1 Fun

Editor’s note: Former owners Roger and Sue Meiers sold their beloved K & R Greenhouse early this year, to Kenneth Lange, of Morrison, IL. The business name, phone, and exquisite product lines remain in place. The website is kandrgreenhouse.com. Manager Chancie Noel (pronounced Nohl) welcomes area plant, vegetable, decor, and