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Graduation ceremony brought to Gundersen for high school senior
Maddie Breza was gearing up for her final semester of high school. The senior at South Winneshiek High School in Calmar, Iowa, took classes throughout the summer and fall of 2023, determined to walk across the stage to receive her diploma with the class of 2024. However, life threw a...
Stanley Ice Cream Social
STANLEY – The Stanley Fire Department and EMS will be hosting their annual ice cream social from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 4. They will be serving a choice of ribeye sandwich, brat patty, hamburger, or hotdog meals with a bag of chips, drink, homemade pie, and a cup of homemade ice cream. Dine in at the fire station, or carryout available. Call 563-920-6792 with questions. Proceeds go to support the Stanley Fire Department and EMS. Hope you can make it!
The Best Homestyle Burgers In Wisconsin Are Hiding Inside This Tiny Counter-Serve Stand
In a world where gourmet burgers with fancy toppings and exotic ingredients are all the rage, sometimes what you crave is a good, old-fashioned hamburger. Nowhere in Wisconsin does old-fashioned burgers better than Pete’s Hamburger Stand in Prairie du Chien. This unassuming little stand, with its modest counter service,...
Strawberry Point Fire Department remains out of service after fire chief vote fails
STRAWBERRY POINT, Iowa (KCRG) - On Wednesday, the Strawberry Point City Council held a vote that could have potentially restarted services from the fire department after they ceased operations last week. The fire department said the unanimous decision was influenced by a lack of support from the city council and...
Volunteer firefighters walk after Strawberry Point City Council cuts ties with fire chief
STRAWBERRY POINT, Iowa — A large crowd turned out for Wednesday's Strawberry Point City Council meeting, where the fire department was a large topic on the agenda. City council members voted on whether or not to keep the town's fire chief in his title. In a 4-2 vote, Nic Stelken will not be the town's fire chief any longer.
Crestwood girls bounce Waukon; fall to Comets; lose to Hawks in regionals
MANCHESTER - The Crestwood softball team concluded the regular season by splitting road games against Waukon and Charles City. On July 8, the Cadets rallied to defeat the Waukon Indians, 7-2. Taking on Charles City on July 9, a late rally by Crestwood fell short as the Comets held on for a 9-6 win.
Three people, numerous minors charged after drug busts in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - Three people and numerous minors are facing drug-related charges in Fayette County after the sheriff’s office said it searched two homes on Friday night. The searches happened at around 10 p.m. at a home in the 200 block of 3rd Street South in Maynard...
Paul Welsh
Paul Welsh, age 82 of Wauzeka, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024. The funeral service for Paul will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at the Kendall Funeral Service, 209 Mary Street, Boscobel. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Paul will be laid to rest at the Wauzeka Cemetery. The Kendall Funeral Service is assisting with arrangements, online condolences can be offered at www.kendallfuneralservice.com.
Strawberry Point Council Votes Against Reappointing Fire Chief
The Strawberry Point City Council voted no on reappointing Fire Chief Nic Stelken on Wednesday night, which means the fire department remains out of service. Last Thursday, the Strawberry Point Fire Department announced they were out of service immediately due to the continued lack of support from the mayor and city council. Members of the department voluntarily made the unanimous decision to turn in their pagers.
At Work Winner- Edgy Meg’s
Congratulations to the crew at Edgy Meg’s in Edgewood, this week’s At Work Winner. So, a dozen cupcakes from Aunt Emmy’s were delivered as a thank you. 5:30 am – 10:00 am: KMCH Morning Show with Eric Walker. 10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Middays with Jon...
CLASS OF 2024 SPOTLIGHT: Meade preps for dental program
Starmont graduate Mary Meade, daughter of James and Killary Meade from Strawberry Point, will be completing her prerequisites for Hawkeye Community College before joining the dental hygiene program to become a dental hygienist. “While on the waitlist for dental hygiene, I will be completing their dental assisting program to gain...
Strawberry Council declines to reappoint fire chief
The Strawberry Point City Council had three choices before it Wednesday, it could reappoint Nic Stelken as fire chief, do a three-month “honoring” — probationary — period to see if terms are followed and appoint him in a later consent agenda, or not reappoint, City Administrator Deno Andrews said.
Quilt stories reveal bonds
As a bed turning unfolded during the Arlington Days Quilt Show on Saturday, stories of family bonds, respect, and mending from grief leapt from the page, narrated by Gail Moorman Behrens of the Arlington Quilt Committee. “A century of local heroes” was celebrated this Arlington Days with the Arlington Fire...
Early Registration Required for OWLS Mississippi River Voyage
ELKADER, Iowa — Osborne's next Older, Wiser, Livelier, Souls program will be held on Tuesday, August 20. This month's program is called "A Mississippi River Adventure on the Maiden Voyage." At this event, the O.W.L.S. will charter the Maiden Voyage for a fun afternoon on the Mississippi. Captain Robert...
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