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Color poster similar to one that would have been seen in Galena in 1905.
How an accident might bring peach pie
Moved by trucks making deliveries on Commerce Street as they do every Thursday morning, I boldly declared I would write a series on the history of Galena commerce. Last week we heard from a newsboy … more
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Not such a good guy award: Columnist frets over ‘poor choices’ and noise that is greater than the parts
The Galena Gazette frequently gets letters extolling good folks for doing good things. We cleverly call this feature the “Good Guy Award.” Praise rolls in for good deeds, large and small. … more
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Canadian forest fires make for interesting sunsets
O ne of my favorite evening activities now that the weather has moved toward warmer temperatures is sitting on my back porch. From there I can see young people playing on the new playground … more
Delivery, whether along the riverfront of the Galena River, by train, horse-drawn carts and now trucks, has long been a part of commerce here. Eulberg horses provide the horsepower to deliver beer and other goods on Main Street.
A young newspaper carrier shares a story
Swept away by the beauty of hardworking men unloading trucks on Commerce Street last week, I proclaimed the impossibly lofty goal of writing a history of commerce in Galena in the following few … more
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Earth Works: Think green and eat local!
As the manager of Jo Daviess Local Foods (JDLF), the online farmers’ market delivering food throughout the county, I strive to “think green” every day. Local food is, by its … more
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Workshop helps develop work habits
Hello, my name is Dylan Clark. I live in Elizabeth. I was born on Nov. 1, 1999. I grew up in Rock Island. I have been employed at The Workshop since August 2021. The Workshop has been offering … more
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A dream job: Reminiscing about working overnight horseback rides in The Galena Territory
I want to take a few minutes to thank everyone who has reached out to me since my column last week. The welcome has been warm and very gratifying. I had a number of good conversations with local … more
Guess what happened just prior to planned EMS photo?
Making a photo of first responders is a challenging business. Bill Bingham, Galena Area Emergency Medical Service coordinator, had asked if yours truly might take a photo of first … more
Ryan Harrington–Southern Glazers
Finding a song of commerce in Galena
Commerce Street at 7:30 Thursday morning! My heart sings with the movement of goods; it sings the early morning song of working people making deliveries before the shops and restaurants open. It is … more
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Earth works: Think before you buy
How many of us sit, reading or watching TV, mindlessly munching on snacks? This kind of mindless consumption is harmless, other than potentially being bad for your health. But many in our … more
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Introduction...: Publisher Bob Woodward shares his vision and plans for The Galena Gazette
H ello! By way of introduction, I am Bob Woodward, new publisher of the Galena Gazette and also the Dubuque Telegraph Herald. More broadly, we are Woodward Communications, Inc.–based out of … more
Galena Generals plan trip to Vicksburg. Interested?
T he Galena Generals are taking a road trip. You’re invited. The road trip is in celebration. . .or is that in honor. . .of a special event in Vicksburg, Miss. Here’s the deal. On … more
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