Morrison Garden Club Plant Sale

Sharon Moore submitted his press release. Morrison Garden Club will have a Plant Sale on Saturday, May 20, 2023, in the City of Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Doors open at 9:00 a.m.; the sale will end at 1:00 p.m. We can’t have this annual sale

Mexican Fiesta Food Fundraiser April 20

Members of surrounding communities are invited to a Mexican Fiesta Food Fundraiser, on Thursday, April 20, 2023, to benefit a Morrison, IL, missionary family. Dine-in or drive-through at Emmanuel Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. A free-will donation will be collected for Ben and

Sullivan’s Foods Sold To Minnesota Company

Editor’s note: Permission was granted to thecity1.com to reprint this Saint Cloud, MN, press release of Friday, April 14, 2023. Grant Dossetto of KNSI News wrote the press release, titled “St. Cloud-Based Coborn’s Inc. is Expanding into Illinois.” Copyright 2023 Leighton Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not

Patricia Mae Vandermyde (1960 – 2023)

Patricia Mae (Hudders) Vandermyde, 63, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Morrison Community Hospital. Pat was born March 16, 1960, in Geneseo, IL, to Herman P. and Lenora M. (Bentley) Hudders. She graduated from Prophetstown[, IL,] High School in 1978 and later received her Cosmetology license from

Fulton Annual Spring Plant Sale May 13

The recent warm weather has certainly caused our gardens to spring into action. As you anticipate what changes and improvements you wish to make, consider coming to the annual Fulton Plant Sale on Saturday, May 13, 2023. It will be at Cattail Park, just north of Fulton, IL. Follow 8th

Timber Lake Playhouse Opens with “The Lightning Thief”

Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), 8215 Burr Oak Road, Mr. Carroll, IL 61053, is the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois. We are thrilled to announce that “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” will open on Friday, May 12, 2023, for one weekend. From page-to-stage, it’s a thrilling, new,

April 7 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, April 7, 2023. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued.     Date     Name     Age     Address     Violation Cited 4-10-2023 Denise Kuehl 66 Morrison, IL Speeding The public is reminded that these are

Justin Robert Emerson (1982 – 2023)

Justin Robert Emerson, 41, of Rock Falls, IL, died Saturday, April 8, 2023, at his home. Justin was born January 8, 1982, in Clinton, IA, to Henry A. and Diana L. (Reese) Emerson. He was educated in the Morrison, IL, school system and was a 2000 graduate of Morrison High

Katheryn Ann Hogue (1967 – 2023)

Katheryn Ann Hogue, 55, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Genesis East Medical Center in Davenport, IA. Kathy was born November 28, 1967, in Plainfield , NJ, to Kent and Naomi (Corathers) Babbitt. Her family moved to Milwaukee, WI, for a short period of time and then

CGH Auxiliary Masquerade Sale Fundraiser

The CGH Auxiliary will host their annual Masquerade™ Jewelry and Accessories $5 Fundraising Sale, on Monday, April 17, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Tuesday, April 18, from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The sale is located in a new location this year, in the CGH Main Clinic Lobby,

MCH Foundation Spring Fundraiser May 18

Morrison Community Hospital Foundation has a swinging fundraiser planned for Thursday, May 18, 2020, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.  The venue is Eagle Point Lodge, 4101 N. Third Street, in Eagle Point Park, Clinton, IA. Purchase tickets at https://mchf.cbo.io or at the hospital. Contact Mick Welding at 815-772-5510 or mwilding@mchstaff.com

2023 Historical Society Program Schedule

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. There is

National Honor Society Inducts 28

MHS American Government Teacher Brian Bartoz submitted his article and photos. Twenty-eight students were inducted into Morrison High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society, on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, during an evening ceremony in the auditorium. They were selected based on academic credentials (3.5 GPA or higher); their leadership

Deputy Recorder Position Available

Kendra Kophamer Bush, Whiteside County Recorder is accepting applications for a full-time Deputy Recorder. A Job Summary and an Application can be found online at https://www.whiteside.org/departments/recorder.html. In person, visit the Whiteside County Recorder Office, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL. Applications are on the front counter. Job Description: Deputy Recorder

Unusual Day for Election Judges

Editor’s note: Deputy County Clerk Kari Johnson reports 193 Election Judges worked in Whiteside County, on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. The Editor was one. It was still “night” as I alone drove south on Jackson Street, toward Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, shortly before 5:00 a.m. I passed