Jimmy Lewis has enjoyed a front-row seat to observe the evolution of the labor movement in Dubuque. Today, Lewis again occupied a front-seat position. The 97-year-old retired union member rode in the front seat of the grand marshal’s car during Dubuque’s ... See more
NORTH BUENA VISTA, Iowa — Fritz Hefel said he had no doubt his little community would come together to maintain a 97-year-old, late-summer tradition. Hefel, 69, of North Buena Vista, has volunteered at the Clayton County community’s Buenie Picnic event si... See more
Celebrations of German heritage kick off in style this month around the tri-state area. The first local Oktoberfest event will come to a new venue. kAmsF3FBF6’D ~A 2E " r2D:?@ Z #6D@CE] $:?46 a_a` q24A :D 2 4@>>F?:EJ\@H?65 G6?F6 @A6C2E65 25;246?E E@... See more
DYERSVILLE, Iowa — Iowa’s then-governor joined in the celebration as Dyersville switched streetlights 85 years ago. Gov. George A. Wilson spoke at the dedication ceremony when Dyersville turned on a $6,200 street-lighting system in August 1941. The lights... See more
Perry Mason views this milestone as an opportunity to take a step back. “I’ve done this for a long time, and I just wanted to reduce my stress level,” Mason said. “I wanted to slow down a little bit.” kAm|2D@? :D C6E:C:?8 7C@> #25:@ sF3FBF6 27E6C >@... See more
