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Bob Christensen jumped out of an airplane to celebrate his 90th birthday.
Still getting out there after 90 years
GALENA–At 90 years old, Bob Christensen is still out there making friends and going on adventures. After his wife, Joyce, passed away in 2021, Christensen had to decide what to do with his … more
Americans around the country celebrated Independence Day. In Jo Daviess County, towns held celebrations and fireworks. Galena had a fireworks show on the night of July 4.
Happy 4th of July
Neighbors Diane Pearce, left, and Tracy Behlke, right, celebrate community at Hazel Green’s Tunes and Booms.
Tunes and Booms in Hazel Green: Community holds first Independence Day in decades
Kale, fruit and feta Salad
Kale, Fruit and Feta Salad recipe
Kale, Fruit and Feta Salad ¼ C each of pepitas, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds 1 ½ tsp. olive oil ¼ C. plain Greek yogurt 2 Tbl tahini (or peanut butter); 1 Tbl. … more
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The Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (JDCF) invites the public to ‘Weird and Wonderful Insects’ Family Night with Entomologist (Bug Scientist) Jim Louderman from the Chicago Field Museum on Friday, July 14. This free event will take place at Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve in an open house format from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Come when you’d like and stay as long as you’d like to learn about bugs in our area from insect enthusiasts who are excited to share their knowledge of moths and other insects with you and your family. The event will take place .25 miles NW of the parking lot at the pavilion. Look for event signs. Please bring headlamps or flashlights. This event is subject to weather related cancelations. Please check jdcf.org/events for updates. In its 30th year of operations, the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation is a local non-profit whose mission is to preserve and steward land and water for the lasting well-being of all people and wildlife. For more information about JDCF, please visit their office in Elizabeth or contact them at jdcf.org, or info@jdcf.org.
"Weird and Wonderful Insects" at JDCF
Galena celebrates Independence Day
Galena celebrated the 4th of July with a few different events. Along Main Street there was a parade with walking groups and vehicles representing churches, veterans, first responders and … more
Golden Knights Fourth of July jump
Youngsters enjoyed the activities at the recent Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau Farm Fun Day held at Apple Canyon Lake. Kids had the chance to hand-milk a cow, make butter or ice cream, make a “feed sack” trail mix, pet the animals in the petting zoo bus and much more. Did you miss out on the event? The next Farm Fun Day is Saturday, July 8, held at the Shenandoah Riding Center. Come between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. to join in on the activities.
Farm Bureau Farm Fun Day
Jo Daviess County: What’s in a name?
Visitors to Jo Daviess County are often curious about the name. Who was Jo Daviess? Why are both his forename and surname used? Why not just Daviess County? How is “Daviess”pronounced? … more
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“Touching” events coming up at Galena Library
GALENA–As we head into the heat of summer, the Galena Public Library has cool programs for youth. July’s offerings include Touch-a-Truck, Greet-a-Goat, History Storytime and a … more
Featured Artist John Soukup, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, intensely works on his chalk drawing during the Galena Center for the Arts’ “Galena ChalkFest,” Saturday, June 24th. Despite the intense heat of the day, ChalkFest drew artists and spectators of all ages. Soukup’s 10 years of experience in chalk drawing provided inspiration and chalk drawing techniques to the competitors.
Galena ChalkFest: Artists showed off their skills at the Galena ChalkFest on Saturday, June 24.
Sinsinawa Mound hosts third market of the year
SINSINAWA, Wis.—Join the motherhouse for the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, at Sinsinawa Mound on Wednesday, July 26, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. for the third market of the season. The market … more
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