Morrison Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Meeting, on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Blue Goose Run, 14609 Blue Goose Road, [rural] Sterling, IL. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. for socializing, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and drinks. The event is hosted by the City of Morrison; Kophamer and Blean Realty;
Lorraine J. “Punky” Norman, 94, of Asbury Court Living Facility in Des Plaines, IL, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Asbury Court. Lorraine was born December 27, 1928, in Morrison, to Jessie and Louise M. (Arians) Knox. She was educated in the Morrison grade schools and
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. A strong opening quarter by the Morrison Fillies’ offense set the pace, for a win over the visiting Orion Chargers, on Thursday, January 12, 2023. Shelby Veltrop led all scores with 22 points, followed by younger sister Camryn with 18 points. player pts.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Sterling, IL, Newman Lady Comets couldn’t sustain the strong inside scoring of the Morrison Filles and fell 60-29, at Morrison, on Tuesday, January 11, 2023. player pts. player pts. Bewer E. 3 Johns 9 Brewer B. 2
Below are the Wrestling results from Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Morrison, IL. Morrison vs Mercer County106: Forfeit (MC) Forfeit (MOR)113: J. Vipond (MC) Forfeit (MOR)120: E. Monson (MC) Fall 1:19 W. Riffle (MOR)126: L. Milder (MOR) Forfeit (MC)132: Z. Milder (MOR) Forfeit (MC)138: C. Pruis (MOR) Maj. Dec. 10-2
Sports skill sets require nurturing and maturing, to build skillful players. Morrison, IL, is fortunate to have several organizations and volunteers that add to experiential learning. Volunteer Dustin Damhoff coaches a group of 5th grade boys on the Basketball court at Morrison Junior High School, twice a week. They began
Viewers Norine and Bill Urban posed a question Thursday, January 12, 2023, to the Editor on thecity1.com Facebook page. They noticed activity by the Union Pacific Railroad near their home in Morrison, IL. “Out of curiosity, what is the railroad doing in the 400 block of East Wall? Husband and
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Erie-Prophetstown Panthers’ ability to make free throws in the fourth quarter (10 of 11) helped to seal a competitive game against the Mustangs, on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Erie-Prophetstown bested the Morrison team, 49-42. player pts. player pts. McQueen 9
On Thursday, January 12, 2023, Clarke University, in Dubuque, IA, proudly announced that 191 students earned a spot on the Dean’s List for the Fall 2022 semester. The list recognizes full-time Clarke students who have earned a 3.65 grade-point average or above, on a 4.0 scale, with a minimum of
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. Mayor Scott Vandermyde convened the Morrison City Council on Monday, January 9, 2023, with a full Council in attendance. Aldermen welcomed opening comments from a representative of the company seeking permission to build a 33-acre solar farm, at the intersection of Sawyer Road
The flowing scholars earned placement on the Morrison Junior High School 2nd Quarter Honor Roll in December 2022. 6th GRADE STRAIGHT A’s (4.000): LUX ADOLPH, ELIVIA DECKER, ZANDER JOHNSON, ELLA KELLY, CHLOE LANDHEER, IZAAK NEAS, KINLEE PRINS, JAKEN UPDIKE, AMELIA WETZELL 6TH GRADE HIGH HONOR ROLL (3.500 – 3.999): ELLIOTT
For many, a new year brings with it new hopes, dreams, and goals. Thursday, January 19, 2023, marks the first “Third Thursday” of the year. Offered from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month, and free to the public, The Loft on Main offers a welcoming
State Representative Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) was sworn in to his fourth term in the Illinois House of Representatives, on Wednesday, January 10, 2023, during the inauguration of the 103rd General Assembly. “I am honored to serve the new 73rd District in Springfield. We have large challenges ahead in our State.
Come have some Trivia Night fun for great cause, on Saturday, January 21, 2023. Morrison Department of Fun is hosting a “Friends Trivia” event to help support one of our own. In October 2022 Jenny Patton of Morrison, IL, was diagnosed with breast cancer, which required surgery and ongoing treatments.
Dear Morrison Community Members: It has been my great pleasure to serve as the [Morrison, IL, Chamber of Commerce] Executive Director for the last year. I have worked very hard to provide opportunities for new foot traffic , to assist in boosting the economics here. At this time [Saturday, January