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07/19/2025

https://thecity1.com/superintendent-sends-meet-and-greet-invitations/ Choose one-of-two Main Street businesses, to meet Morrison's new Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Matthew DeBaene.

  Hello, Morrison School District community! I am Dr. Matthew DeBaene, your new Superintendent, and I’m so excited to get to know all of you. I believe open communication is key to a thriving school district, and I want to hear your thoughts, ideas, and feedback. To make it easy

07/19/2025

https://thecity1.com/koehn-program-whats-so-special-about-abraham-lincoln/ Presenter Ron Koehn will answer that question, on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Morrison's Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway. Door open at 1:00 p.m., and his program begins promptly at 1:30. Kindly share this post with those you know, who are interested in President Lincoln or the American Civil War.

  While taking undergraduate college studies, Ron Koehn came to realize that “Abraham Lincoln stands out as a premier President of the United States.” Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia states: “In political studies, since the mid 20th-century this” opinion continues, with several sources ran...

07/19/2025

https://thecity1.com/register-for-august-4-8-vacation-bible-school/ Register now for Morrison, IL, Vacation Bible School. The event is free.

  Vacation Bible School in Morrison, IL, will run from Monday, August 4, through Friday, August 8, 2025, at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street. Sessions run from 6:00 p.m. to 8:15. Youths ages 3 through 8th grade are invited to attend. Senior High students are welcome to help.

07/19/2025

https://thecity1.com/garden-club-honors-pat-and-bill-anderson/ Congratulations to Pat and Bill Anderson, July's Morrison Garden Club Garden of the Month nominee.

  This article was submitted by Sharon Moore. Quiet and serene, the only sounds filling the air were the gentle songs of birds. This hidden hideaway, belonging to Pat and Bill Anderson, was truly a delight to discover. Nestled away, their beautiful yard was chosen as July’s Featured Garden, a

07/19/2025

https://thecity1.com/2025-illinois-high-school-football-schedules-released/ Mark your calendars.

  Editor’s note: Four Pruis family members were in place during Covid-19: left-to-right, Brevin, Scott, father Mark, and Greg. The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) and MaxPreps have officially released the 2025 Illinois High School Football Schedules for the upcoming fall season. See the s...

07/18/2025

https://thecity1.com/community-bbq-and-trivia-night-july-20/ Free food, fellowship, fun, and facts are planned on Sunday 20, 2025.

  Start a new week with free food, fellowship, and loads of fun! Fill your vehicle with family and friends to attend a BBQ meal and Trivia Night. Ebenezer Reformed Church will host a meal and Trivia Night, for those age eight and above, on Sunday, July 20, 2025. The

07/17/2025

https://thecity1.com/sheriff-booker-ongoing-scams-in-whiteside-county/ Sheriff Booker offers advice for dealing--or refusing to deal--with scammers. Kindly share the post.

  Sheriff John F. Booker urges all residents to stay vigilant, as scams targeting our community continue to rise. The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office has received numerous reports of residents being contacted by scammers, through phone calls, emails, and text messages. These scams often involve...

07/17/2025

https://thecity1.com/visit-third-thursday-coffee-hour-july-17/ Check out the folding pocket knives adorned with polished stones and minerals.

07/15/2025

https://thecity1.com/teens-build-your-brand-via-zoom/ Preregistration is required for this free Zoom workshop. It is designed to help teens create a personal brand.

  Teens ages 13 – 18 are invited to a Zoom workshop, designed to help them build a personal brand during this workshop. Register by Thursday, July 24, 2025, for the class that will take place on Thursday, July 31. For information contact Danielle Gapinski at des85.illinois.edu or Carissa Nelson