After reading Mr. Howland’s letter about the Parker, I felt it was time to write. I first visited Galena 45 years ago staying at my husband’s family’s new home in The Galena …
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by Judy Bauer, Galena
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12/13/22
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As the time draws nearer to vote on the referendum to fund a new Galena High School facility, I’m more and more excited at the prospect of seeing this project finally come to fruition. With two …
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by Damon Heim, Galena
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2/13/24
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As proud Galena High School alumni, we urge you to vote “yes” for the upcoming school referendum. Our time at GHS was filled with impactful teachers, memorable experiences, and cherished …
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by Olivia and Maia Kropp, Galena
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2/13/24
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On May 2 and 9 the Galena City Council, once again, turned its backs on the citizens they represent as they voted in favor of annexation of land for the Parker resort project.
Once again, the …
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by Joy von Wolffersdorff, Galena
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5/17/22
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Public service is both an honor and a burden. To serve requires not only the ability to listen but the willingness to listen. Public service also requires empathy, the ability to feel and respond to …
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by Dick Auman, Galena
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5/17/22
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The recent unanimous approval by the school board to pursue a bond for the proposed Galena High School’s improvement followed extensive efforts by the Core Committee. Led by Superintendent Tim …
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by Duane Van Hemert, Bellevue, Iowa Core Committee member
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2/13/24
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I attended the May 9 Galena City Council meeting where the council approved the second reading of the annexation agreement for the Parker project. I attended the May 11 Galena Zoning Board of Appeals …
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by Darlene Farrey, Galena
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5/17/22
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As we are in the third week of May’s “Mental Health Awareness” emphasis, the League of Women Voters of Jo Daviess County (LWVJDC) would like to encourage all readers to learn more …
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by Shari Kochman, Galena, president, League of Women Voters of Jo Daviess County
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5/17/22
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On May 7 we witnessed something truly amazing. Our son, Ben, was crowned Galena Prom King. This is an honor for anyone, but for our son and our family it was something beyond special.
Ben is …
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by Laura and Wayne Moyer, Galena
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5/17/22
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Imagine that you’ve been packing for months, getting ready for the big move. Towing the car behind, you’ve been driving the U-Haul truck for over eight hours. It’s 10:30 at night as …
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by Alice Ericksen, Galena
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7/19/22
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The decade of the 50s was a great time to be an American. Our parents and grandparents, especially those who had died in the two world wars, had sacrificed mightily to save freedom from tyranny. …
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by John Bernardi, Galena
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10/25/22
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As chairman of the Tax, Finance and Budget Committee for the Jo Daviess County Board, I also attended the July 5 executive meeting mentioned in a letter to the editor by Hendrica Regez, appearing in …
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John A Schultz
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7/19/22
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