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Participating in the recent emergency responder training classes are, from left, Richard Robinson, EMS system coordinator, Natalie Stangl, Steve Birkbeck, Lynn Gallagher, John Loebel, Stephanie Soppe, Kassity Kaiser, Christine Honerbaum, Stephanie Guy, Kyle Ludwig, Lindsey D’Antonio, Noah Mozena, Jacob Mozena, and Jared MacDonald, Lead Instructor.
Residents ready to serve as emergency responders
Galena EMS had been focusing on additional dedicated medical personnel for a few years. This past Jan. 4, the Galena Area Emergency Medical Service District (GAEMSD) offered an EMT program through … more
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Wishing well: Thomas Ruhs leaving Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa for retirement
Eagle Ridge Inn & Spa is bidding farewell to its general manager, Thomas Ruhs, who is retiring. We want to bid farewell, as well. Thomas came to Eagle Ridge nine years ago and helped guide … more
The County’s Military Service Organizations
Over the years, the United States Congress has chartered, under Title 36, many organizations adding legitimacy to them. Within the country, there are many military service organizations, but only … more
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Life misses you, Robin Williams
What is more perfect than these last few vibrant days with their explosions of green! We have so much to be grateful for. Yet, even as we celebrate the beauty surrounding us, we are aware that … more
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Celebrating Flag Day
Last Saturday the American Legion Post 193 continued a long-standing Galena tradition of celebrating Flag Day. In the June 16, 1927 edition of The Galena Gazette, there was a report on that … more
Buffalo soldier: Dan Dahlquist to show bike at legacy bike ride in Des Moines
Dan Dahlquist of Galena is going to be a very popular man in Des Moines, Iowa, this coming Saturday. However, he might not be quite as popular as the replica Buffalo Soldier bicycle he’s … more
Caught in a mad cycle
The story of the Pied Piper always frightened me as a child. In the legend, which dates back to the 14th Century, a town is infested with rats. A piper wearing a colorful cloak visits the town … more
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Helping out: GOATS, CDFG, Elks help Kiwanis with timely donations
The Kiwanis Club of Galena provides a great service to this community every year with its sponsorship of Galena Fourth of July activities. A highlight is the fireworks which the club sponsors. Other … more
Behind the name, pt. II: Ghost town remembered by eponymous road name
Three weeks ago in this column, I explored the origins behind the name of Jewell Lane in rural Scales Mound. The interest behind that column sparked my interest in discussing other eponymous road … more
My father (Colonel H. R. Osheroff) saluting at his 20-year retirement.
Remembering the fallen
I recently stumbled on two pictures of my father, Colonel H. R. Osheroff, on the day he retired from the United States Army after 20 years of service. Though one is blurred, I can still see the … more
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Small world: They knew way too much about Galena. . .I was curious
I am always amazed at how people are connected. When meeting strangers, it takes just a few questions to find a connection. That’s what I enjoy doing. Last year during RAGBRAI, the … more
Sister celebrating the restored title of Top Donkey by trying to eat her victory wreath.
Being Top Donkey is important
Sister, here. Every so often, a donkey has to pitch in and help her human out. Lynn is busy getting her garden ready and asked me last week if I would please write the next column. She concluded her … more
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