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On Nov. 8 Fickbohm-Hissem Post 193 Galena Comdr. Jerry Howard presented a certificate of appreciation to Galena Downtown Business Association President Dana Meadows. The certificate was presented for the GDBA’s support of post activities and of the community.
American Legion presents certificate
Become a certified food protection manager
GALENA–Do you currently have a position handling food or are you looking to find a job in the food industry? If so, consider becoming a certified food protection manager. The Illinois … more
Active shooter training
GALENA–What would you do? Join the Galena Area Chamber of Commerce and the Galena Police Department to learn about active shooters and how we can all be prepared as our world is sometimes an … more
Battle Buddy Boxes begin
The American Legion has embarked on a new endeavor: Battle Buddy Boxes. A Battle Buddy Box is a box filled with items that will help a veteran going through a difficult time, such as a hospital … more
DC RISE Real Estate completed their most recent “Community Project.” The team gifted 101 local students brand-new backpacks for the 2023-24 school year. These students attend school in Fulton, Galena, Savanna, Scales Mound, Warren, Blanchardville, Juda, Monroe, Platteville and South Wayne. A DC RISE Real Estate representative said, “It is important to remember: the future of our community is in the classroom today. Here at DC Rise Real Estate, we are committed to elevating dreams and enhancing our local communities through our services and deep community involvement. With a history of excellence and dedication to collaboration, we extend a heartfelt “thank you” to our community partners. Mission accomplished!” From left: Brittany Enos, Sara Robbe, Emilie Blum, Danielle Cline, Ashley Hartzell, Courtney Martins, Ashley Hoffman, Amanda Barker, Ginger Zambrano, Joanne Kutz and Michelle Bass.
DC RISE gifts backpacks to area students
A G.A.R. marker in Old City Cemetery in Galena. Mike Jones photo
Veterans before there was a Veterans Day: the Grand Army of the Republic
The Civil War was America’s deadliest conflict. More men died than in World Wars I and II combined: 620,000, around 2% of the population of the United States. More prisoners of war died in … more
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Bringing it back: A former Galenian joins the Gazette
Hi, hello! It’s a delight to meet you. I’m Lisi Ludwig and I’m writing to you from my new home away from home at the end of Main Street. I’m still deciding if it’s … more
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Galena Daily Advertiser, Aug. 21, 1850
The Blue Death: Cholera in the Old Mining District
The Galena Gazette and Midwest Medical Center published a special section in the Gazette in 2019, “Influenza—Looking Back: Lessons Learned in 2018 & 1918.” … more
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Bell Tower Theater to hold auditions, crew sign-up for “Seussical”
DUBUQUE, IA—The Bell Tower Theater is pleased to announce auditions and crew sign-up for its 17th-annual summer kids-for-kids musical “Seussical” for Friday, May 17 from 3 p.m.-7 … more
Tina Paggi, Veterans Service Officer, Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs, was the guest speaker for Galena’s Fickbohm-Hissem Post 193 monthly meeting. Paggi explained how her office assists local veterans. Paggi holds office hours in Galena once per month.
Veterans Affairs visits Legion
Galena Pride Picnic seeks sponsors, vendors and volunteers
GALENA–The Galena Public Library is excited to announce that plans are underway for Galena’s Third Annual Pride Picnic in Grant Park on Saturday, June 10 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. … more
On Saturday, April 22 Kiwanis Club of Galena hosted the Annual Run for the Parks. Participants chose to run a 5k or 10k with all the profits of the fundraiser going to the City of Galena to assist with improvements to playground equipment for Bouthillier Park. On Tuesday, May 9 the club presented a $10,000 check to the city. From left: Club President Austin Gerlich, Hillary Dickerson, Galena Facilities Manager, and Bernie Ferry, Chairperson of Run for the Parks.
Kiwanis presents Run for the Parks profits to the city
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