During his adult lifetime Morrison, IL, resident Steve Siefken has gained renown as an accomplished photographer. His subject matter is masterly and diverse–whether it be calendars and notecards; graduation, wedding, and family photos; local events; or nature up close. Siefken will offer “An Explosion of Color” at Morrison’s Heritage Museum
The Editor will attend the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution District II State Conference, from Thursday, April 25, through Sunday, April 28, 2024. No articles will be posted on the website or its companion Facebook page during this time. However, the public may submit emailed information to stephanie@thecity1.com.
Mick Weldon submitted these press releases. “Congratulations to these outstanding Morrison High School students and new, adult member!” Sarah Weston (left) is the daughter of Annette and Dennis Weston. She is involved in Band (Drum Major for three years); theater; Key Club (President); Scholastic Bowl; Prom Committee; Orchestra; Madrigals; She
Marc Adami submitted the press release. The Whiteside Forum will host the Reverend Violet Johnicker for our season finale, at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in the City of Morrison Community Room of Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. She will speak about “Unity Beyond
Morrison Lions Club Recycle Day is Saturday, April 20, 2024. It will be held at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. See the list of specifics here.
Anne frame submitted this press release and photo. Collector and Quilter Connie Barr will describe her exhibit of vintage aprons, dating back to the 1920s and 1930s, at a program at Odell Public Library in the Program Room, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. The address is 307
Odell Public Library Youth Services Coordinator Katie Rider submitted the press release and took the group photograph. In late March 2024, Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison, Street, Morrison, IL, received an amazing $394,000 donation from the Stan and Ruth Mitick Trust. The gift, which was presented by the Miticks’
On Thursday, April 18, 2024, Morrison High School Activities Director Gregg Dolan wrote, “Tonight’s High School Softball and Baseball games between Morrison and Mon-Rose have been cancelled. The make-up dates are: Softball Tuesday, April 23, and Baseball Wednesday, April 24. Both games will be Varsity only.”
The American Legion Post 328 member Jerry Brearton states, “It is not too early to start planning to assist in planting 1000+ American Flags, on the veterans’ graves at Grove Hill Cemetery[, Morrison, IL.]” On Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 7:45 a.m., volunteers will assemble at the west end of
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./ARC Morrison Community Blood Program Leader, submitted the report and photos. The Thursday, March 21, 2024, American Red Cross Morrison Community Blood Drive was held at St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL, from noon to 5:45 p.m. Thank you, St. Mary, for allowing
The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host Third Thursday, on April 18, 2024, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., before the gallery doors open. It is always a pleasure to see who attends this relaxed, social event. Step inside and say “hello!” You never know who
Join the fun! A free Family Fun Bike Ride to Morrison Rockwood State Park will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church parking lot, 601 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, with the Ride
The CGH Medical Center Cardiac Catheterization team, led by Dr. Twinkle Singh, FACC, FSCAI, and Dr. Hassan Kieso [KEE-so], FACC, performed the first Index of Microcirculatory Resistance (IMR) procedure on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Since then, eight more patients have received IMRs. CGH is the first and only hospital in
Ronald H. Koehn of Fulton, IL, will present a program at the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society’s April meeting, titled “What’s so special about Lincoln?” It is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. Third Street, Sterling, IL. The program is free
Morrison Grand Squares square dance club, will offer a free dance lesson for beginners. *There is no need to register. *Come learn a few beginner square dances. *No dance experience is needed. *No partner is necessary. *Singles and couples are welcomed. At 1:00 p.m., Sunday April 21, 2024, join Morrison