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Land Trust Alliance seeks public comment for JDCF accreditation
ELIZABETH–The Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (JDCF) is seeking your help and input. JDCF is seeking reaccreditation with the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, a program of the Land … more
Health board sets new fees: New permit fees to impact vendors selling at local farmers markets
The Jo Daviess County Board of Health hosted a public hearing just before its scheduled meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 7 to discuss setting a farmers’ market fee in accordance with the … more
Vermicomposting: Here’s the scoop!
ELIZABETH–Did you know that worms are nature’s recyclers? Vermicomposting is the process of composting food waste with worms. One pound of worms can turn 65 pounds of garbage into … more
The Galena American Legion Auxiliary Unit 193 had an amazing poppy distribution this year. Thank you to the community and visitors for their awesome support in this year’s Poppy Distribution fundraiser. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 193 had not been able to distribute poppies since 2019 which meant their ability to assist veterans was impaired. This year the community’s generosity made it possible for our members to collect over $1,800.00. This amount is the most they have ever collected. If you are interested in receiving info about the American Legion Auxiliary, please reach out to kkhoward52@gmail.com. Top left: Bev Mellskog; top center: Lisa Buman and Helen Carroll; top right: Norma Montgomery; center: Kimberly Howard; bottom left: Rita Wohlers; bottom center: Maureen Knipschield; bottom right: Pat Halstead.
American Legion poppy fundraiser
GPAO accepting applications home plaque program
GALENA–The Galena Preservation Advocacy Organization’s Historic House Plaque Committee has begun accepting applications for plaques to be installed on Galena’s most historic homes. … more
Maggie Handfelt
Handfelt earns the American FFA Degree
GALENA–Maggie Handfelt was recognized at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind., Oct. 29, for earning her American FFA Degree. She is Galena FFA’s third recipient since the … more
Workshop consumer Derrick Vaassen helped ring the bell at Piggly Wiggly for the Red Kettle Campaign.
Red Kettle Campaign in Galena sees change
GALENA–Ding ding ding. The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign is once again bringing red buckets and the sound of ringing bells to Galena, but this year coins are not the only type of … more
Robin Wall Kimmerer
Join award-winning author Robin Wall Kimmerer for a conversation about Braiding Sweetgrass
GALENA– The Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation and the Galena Public Library invite you to a special watch party with Robin Wall Kimmerer, the award-winning author of Braiding Sweetgrass: … more
Austin Toepfer, Rick Fronek, Devin Patterson, Cyndi Davis, Stewart Stoffregen, Britt White, Tim Duhack, Mike Bergels, Jeanann Flynn, Bernie Paed, Gordon Ontiveros, Carol Paul, Denise Spielman, John Schlaman, Angie Bruin, Ellen Schlaman, Don Wensel and Carter Flack.
A month full of events and Chamber activities: The Chamber had a packed month with the golf outing, ribbon cuttings, business education and Business After Hours.
What’s happening this month with the chamber New Members Please welcome these new businesses to the Chamber: 1826 Creative Company, Amy May Photography and Reflections Boudoir Studio, … more
Davis Pulikken (left) and Babykutty Davis (right) stand with their daughter Betsy Achett (center) during the celebration at the Wyndham on Sept. 21.
Galena hotel celebrates becoming a Wyndham
Welcome to the Wyndham. The hotel at 11383 US Hwy 20 W., formerly known as the Ramada, is now a Wyndham Garden Hotel. The hotel officially became a Wyndham on Aug. 21 and the hotel celebrated … more
More public restrooms coming to Galena
The Galena City Council is moving forward with converting 403 S. Main St. into restrooms. The council approved a contract with Straka Johnson Architects of Dubuque for design services for the … more
Those who collaborated for this year’s Spring Fling: front from left, Jala Haberman, Cora Ritchie, Jen Laity. Back from left, Jessica Engle of Citizens State Bank, Damon Dittmar, Mason Smith, Harrison Kloss, Camden Flack, Cheryl Rife of the Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce. Not pictured, Edoardo Marcolin.
River Ridge Business class assists with 2024 Spring Fling
ELIZABETH–Spring Fling is just around the corner. This year, the Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce and Citizens State Bank are getting some help from a new group of collaborators. The chamber, … more
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