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Clayton Ridge Farm Meat Market &Picket Fence Caf

531 S. River Park Dr., Guttenberg, IA 563-252-3820Hours: 9-4:30 Mon. & Wed.-Sat. Closed Sun. & Tues.

www.claytonridgefarm.com

Soup, Salads, Sandwiches and The Best Pie West of the Mississippi!NEW ITEM: Gourmet Caramel Corn

(Many Flavors)

WE CATER TO ALL KINDS OF EVENTS - LARGE & SMALL.

From Our Farm To Your Plate!

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.Sun. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

563-252-1535Highway 52

310 Pearl StreetGuttenberg, IA

JR Willie's"Home of the Willie Whopper"

Open Monday-Friday at 10 a.m.;

Saturday & Sunday at 7 a.m.

Owner, Ron WillieColesburg, IA

563-856-5095

Highway 52 &China St.

Guttenberg, IA563-252-2102

YOUR FULL-SERVICE AUTO REPAIRSTATION HOURS: Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.;

Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sat. 6 a.m.-1 p.m.

Complete Body Shop Tire One Dealer24- Hour Wrecker Service Light Truck & Car Repair

"Where President Obama Stopped for Breakfast!!"

Rauschs Cafe

Rausch Petroleum LTD. Co.

By Molly Moser TheFishandWildlifeServiceopenedthefishhatcheryandaquar-iuminGuttenbergin1939,ontheheelsofthecontroversiallockanddamproject.Thisyear,thefacilitycelebratesits75thanniversarybyrecountingstorieslikethisstoryofaspecialgifttoJapan. In1960,ChicagosMayorDaleyhostedtheemperorofJapan.Dal-eypresentedEmperorAkihitowithagiftoftheprideofIllinoisthebluegill.WhenintroducedinJapan,theyflourishedandhavenow,un-fortunately,displacednativespecies.Thosehealthybluegill,theprideofIllinoisandnowthebaneofJapanesewaters,werecollectedbytheU.S.FishandWildlifeServiceinGuttenberg. SamanthaSporer,aninternattheaquarium,hascompiledfactsforthetimelinestartingwiththefirststategamelawin1839,whichpro-tectedwildlifefrombeinghuntedduringthespringseason.HuntingsoendangeredIowasturkeypopulationthatin1959,walleyefryweretradedtothestateofTexasfor46turkeys.Turkeysmadetheircome-back,andby1985,32birdsweretradedfor16riverotterstoreplenishIowasotterpopulation. The condition of Iowas wildlife is one ofmany evolutions thathaveoccurredsincethebuildingopenedin1939.Formanyyears,thehatchery produced fish for private farm ponds. The building nextdoor,whichnowservesasGuttenbergsWelcomeCenter,wasorigi-nallybuiltasahomefortheaquariumandhatcherysupervisor. After 30-plus years serving primarily as a hatchery, theFish andWildlifeServiceclosedthehatcheryandtransferreditspondstothesupervisionoftheMississippiRiverNationalWildlifeandFishRef-uge.In1974,thehatcherywasgiventotheIowaDepartmentofNatu-ralResources.WhentheDNRtookoverGuttenbergshatcheryandaquarium,hatchingwaslimitedtoonemontheachspringadutythatcontinuestothisday.StaffattheaquariumnowconcentratemoreonprotectingthewildliferefugethatisontheMississippiRiver.

Aquarium celebrates 75 years

Mostpeopleseetheriverasrecreationornavigation.OurmainfocusistoseeitasoneofthebiggestfishandwildliferefugesintheU.S.,andtoprotectthefishsideofthat,Hansonsaid.Werefundedmostlybyfishinglicenses,sogamefishermenareourmaincustomers.Wereworkingtoimprovegamefish,butitsallconnectedsohelpingpartoftheecosystemhelpsall. TheGuttenbergFishHatcheryandAquariumisopenfrom9:00a.m.to3:00p.m.daily,MaythroughOctober.

Fish hatchery employees prepare fish for shipment in the 1960s. (Press photo by Molly Moser)

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By Shelia TomkinsSaturday, Sept. 13, is the date of the 17th annual River Park

Cruisers car show, cruise and dance in Guttenberg. The club has been meeting and cruising since 1992, sponsoring their own cruises starting in 1997.

Registration for the car show is from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in downtown Guttenberg, with the car show scheduled from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.

There will be 69 trophies given out, including three kids choice trophies (kids 15 and younger can vote). There will be music in the park throughout the day.

The cruise begins at 3:30 p.m., with a scenic tour planned through Northeast Iowa, traveling from Guttenberg to Mill-ville, North Buena Vista, Balltown, Sherill and onto Holy Cross for a pit stop, then leaving Holy Cross to Luxemburg, Coles-burg, Elkport, and back to Guttenberg by 6:00 p.m. Then its up to Lakeside Ballroom for a dance from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m., featuring music from the 1950s and 1960s by Endless Sum-mer.

The Cruisers hope to have lots of people sitting out along the route that night and watch these beautiful cars go by.

For further information, contact Bob and Donna Hinzman at (563) 252-1546.

River Park Cruisers readyto roll Saturday, Sept. 13

The River Park Cruisers car show, cruise and dance is a great time to look at classic cars along the river in downtown Guttenberg. (Photo by Shelia Tomkins)

Dance the night away to the sounds of the Fifties and Sixties at historic Lakeside Ballroom. (Photo by Shelia Tomkins)

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Our complete diagnostic and repair center is the smart choice in foreign and domestic automotive repair. We use the latest factory-approved techniques

and state-of-the-art equipment to perform diagnostic tests and repairs quickly and correctly.

Guttenberg, IA Ph. 563-252-1336

AUTOTEK Service Center

"Your Care-Free Driving Is Our Business"24-Hr. Wrecker & Towing

Foreign & Domestic Vehicles Brakes Tuneups Mufflers

Wheel Alignment Tires Heating & Cooling Systems

and much, much more.

AUTOTEK Graphic DesignNew: DIGITAL PRINTING available & vinyl for signs, boats, cars & trucks.

619 S. Hwy. 52Guttenberg, IA

7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. 563-252-1410

WE HAVE ALL YOUR SITE SEEING NEEDS;AND THE COLDEST BEER IN TOWN!

Sweet Pieces14 Herder St., Guttenberg, IA Ph. 608-412-4436

Antiques Retro Local Crafts Locally-made Jewelry & Jewelry Supplies

Antiques, Collectables, Consignments, Unique Items

Wed. 10-4; Fri. & Sat. 10-5 or by appt.

Locally Roasted Coffee Kitchenware Homemade Soy Candles & Goat Soap Wall Plates Framed Pictures Mirrors Vintage Kitchen Utensils Pails Vintage Jewelry & Clothing Much More

Riverside

Grind506 S. River Park Dr.,

Guttenberg, IASummer Hours:

Memorial weekend to end of Oct.

Mon.-Sat. 7 a.m.-1 p.m.Sun. 8 a.m.-noon

563-252-2522 www.riversidegrind.com

Local Wines Free WiFi Specialty Coffees Daily Lunch Specials

DAILY WINE TASTING


By Shelia TomkinsThe community of Guttenberg was named in honor of the Father

of Printing, Johannes Gutenberg. His iconic Bible, produced in the 1450s, was the first major book printed with movable type and as such became a defining moment in the advancement of Western civiliza-tion.

Only 21 original copies of the Gutenberg Bible exist. The Gutten-berg Public Library, 603 South Second Street, is fortunate to have on display a rare facsimile version which was one of 310 sets printed in Leipzig, Germany in 1913. Visitors are invited to stop by the library and learn more about Gutenberg and the history of printing.

Many people incorrectly assume that the Bible was printed in Ger-man. The text is Latin, the language of the Christian church in that era. The double columns are printed in black, with some lines printed in red. Capital letters and headings were ornamented by hand pro-ducing what is known as an illuminated manuscript.

Johannes Gutenberg was a native of Mainz, Germany. The facsimile set of two volumes on display at the Guttenberg Public Library came to this community from Mainz more than 50 years ago. Some of the pages show fire damage sustained during Allied bombing of Mainz during World War II. Following the war, Charles Millham, publisher of The Guttenberg Press, made arrangements to purchase the set for display here.

The Bible may be viewed during regular library hours: Mondays: 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Tuesdays: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Wednesdays: 10:00 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.Thursdays: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fridays: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Gutenberg Bible on display

A ribbon of green and rocky bluffs, countryside fields, unique historical towns and the breath-taking Mississippi, make up a beautiful scenic byway, called the Great River Road, and Clay-ton County is just one of the many stops along this breathtak-ing journey.

The Great River Road was brought into existence by federal, state and county roads that encompass the length of the Mis-sissippi River from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. The path winds along the greatest of American rivers and takes you on a ride through the heart of the Midwest 326 miles of that is Io-was Great River Road. Iowas river communities stretch from Lansing, Harpers Ferry, McGregor, Guttenberg, Dubuque, Bel-levue and keeps going until Keokuk.

Whether on a motorcycle, car or RV, Iowas Great River Road provides numerous ways to see some of the most beauti-ful panoramas in the Midwest. Bike trails, campgrounds and boating all lie ahead.

Guttenberg is an Iowa Great Place and the Great River Road travels along the Mississippi all the way through the com-munity. It does not matter which way you enter the community on the Great River Road you will be greeted with remark-able overlooks that provide an inspiring view of the charming river city and the nature around it.

Great River Road offers ascenic Mississippi River drive

The Great River Road follows the Mississippi River in Clayton County, and takes travelers on a drive past In-gleside Park in downtown Guttenberg. (Photo by Shelia Tomkins)

www.lakesideballroomonline.com 563-252-3076 1202 N. Fourth St., Guttenberg, Iowa

& Sports Bar

Saturday, Sept. 13, 8-midnight River Park Cruisers Show & Dance

"Endless Summer"

Restaurant Open Fri. & Sat 5-10 p.m.

Serving one of the Best Ribeye Steaks in the Area! We also have a full menu and feature

specials each week.

Blooming Branches511 S. 1st St., Guttenberg

563-252-3800Owners: Nancy Schroeder &

Linda Ludovissy

Monday-Friday 9-5, Saturday 9-3

Fresh Cut Flowers - Gifts - Purses - Jewelry - ScarvesHome Decor - Gourmet Chocolates - Specialty Food Items

Coffee - Smoothies - Cheesecakes

Full Service FloristTeleflora

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Travel one block down on Herder Street from River Park Drive and turn onto First Street.

Murray's Country Garden & Nursery1402 S. Hwy. 52, Guttenberg, IA 563-252-1838

Fishing Supplies Live bait: worms, night crawlers, crawdads & leeches in season.

Seasonal Hunting SuppliesLicenses


By Shelia TomkinsGuttenberg will celebrate its German heritage during its 24th an-

nual Germanfest celebration which begins Friday evening, Sept. 19, and continues throughout the day on Saturday, Sept. 20. This years line-up of musical entertainment is exceptional from beginning to end.

Friday Night This years event will kick off with a meal featuring roast pork;

serving starts at 5:00 p.m. in the Biergarten festival tent located in downtown Guttenberg. From 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., enjoy live mu-sic by Brian Brueggen and the Mississippi Valley Dutchmen, a fun six-piece polka band.

Dont miss the large open air market which begins late Friday af-ternoon and continues throughout Saturday. It will feature many art & craft vendors with unique offerings.

Saturday EventsSaturday morning events include a 5K walk/run sponsored by Gut-

tenberg Municipal Hospital for men, women and children. Registra-tion is from 7:45 - 8:15 a.m. in the east parking lot of the hospital, 200 Main Street.

The Guttenberg German Band is the centerpiece of musical en-tertainment Saturday. The local group initiated the first Germanfest in 1990. They will play at scheduled times throughout the day.

Other musical entertainment includes Nancy and the Good Time Band, The Silbertaler Trio, Dubuque Cloggers, the award-winning Clayton Ridge Drill Team, and the popular local band, Triple Threat. The Lovehandles will take the stage at 4:30 p.m.

Saturday evenings headliner is The Buzz Berries, playing favorite pop, rock and country dance and party songs in the main festival tent at 7:00 p.m.

The celebration will have some new features as well as favorites from previous years. Princess Heidi and Brother Peter will circulate throughout the crowd that day. Dont miss the Wiener Dog Dash and other family fun activities. New this year is a sword fighting demon-stration. Horse and carriage rides will be available through historic Guttenberg on Friday and Saturday, weather permitting. Youngsters will enjoy playing on inflatables and a trackless train ride.

Guttenberg celebrates its heritage at annual Germanfest

The You Be the Judge Beer and Winemaking Contest will be held from 12:00 noon until 4:00 p.m. Festival-goers may purchase a ticket for the afternoon of tasting for $5. A brat-eating contest will take place at 2:30 p.m.

The main festival tent will offer Domestic and German beers, in-cluding the same authentic beers served at Oktoberfest in Munich. Visitors can count on a variety of German and American food and beverages offered by participating restaurants and vendors.

Be sure to visit the information booth the day of the festival for time schedules and more information on activities.

Germanfest has a website: www.germanfestinguttenberg.com. Check it out to learn more about this years celebration, or find it on Facebook at Guttenberg Germanfest. For further details, call 563-252-3820.

39053 Great River Road, Guttenberg, IAwww.promiselandwinery.com 563-252-2665

email [email protected] [email protected]

OPEN MONDAY THROUGH SUNDAY

PromiseLand Winery, LLC, is a family run operation located in the southern hills of

Guttenberg on the Great River Road leading to the Cassville Ferry. Our family invites you to try

our wines. Cheers!

9500 sq. ft. venue complete with courtyards, an event room, tasting room with two fireplaces, and a wine making facilityl

Gift Shops Weekend Entertainment Rent the event room for private parties Vineyard tours available this fall

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420 S. River Park Dr.Guttenberg, IowaMon.- Fri. 9-5 p.m.

Sat. 8-4

103 N. Locust St.Edgewood, Iowa

Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m

Two Convenient Locations

Guttenbergs own German Band will entertain at Guttenbergs 24th annual Germanfest on Sept. 20.


703 S. River Pk. Dr., Guttenberg 563-252-1615email: [email protected]

THE LANDING.....A RIVERFRONT INN

An 1850's limestone building of German architecture.Operated until the 1950's as a button factory, processing river clam shells

into "Pearl" buttons.Renovated into a modern inn with century old character.River view rooms and bi-level suites with balconies or patios available.

Just steps away. . .

Landing 615Boat docking available

with a phone callGas dock Fishing

BargePontoon and flat bot-

tom boat rentalSnacks, pop, bait

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By Melissa Spielbauer CombsPlagman Barn is located 10 miles west of Guttenberg and 1 mile

east of Garber at 28384 Garber Road.The barn was built in the 1920s by Bill and Emma Plagman as a

dance barn. It was designed after the Alfa Gold Dance Barn that stood near McGregor, which burned down in the 1930s.

The barn is 136 feet long, and 30 feet to the roof peak and was called a balloon frame barn because there are no pillars that prop up the roof in the center of the barn.

Plagman Barn was first called River View Barn. Emma Plag-man milked cows, and horses were housed in the basement of the barn. To provide lighting Bill and Emma had their own electrical plant.

The first dance was held Sept. 11, 1925, with the admission of 36 cents a person. Admission back in those day was $1.00 for men, and women were admitted for free. At intermission, usually at mid-night, sandwiches were sold for a dime and pop for a nickel.

The last dance was hosted by Arnold Plagman, son of Bill and Emma, in October of 1939. The music was provided by a local band called The Jolly Ridge Hillbillies.

After a time, interest was again shown in the barn and in 1981 it was decided that it was possible to restore the barn. Much work was done in the fall of 1981. The Northeast Iowa Farm Antique Association took on the task. Old hay was pitched out the front door, the old metal roof leaked badly and many of the floor boards needed to be replaced. Mattresses and other debris in the old loft had to be thrown out. The mattresses were used by the children to nap on during the dances.

Today the Northeast Iowa Farm Antique Association holds vari-ous events at the barn. Their biggest event is the Annual Plagman Barn Show Days. This year it will be held Sept. 19, 20, and 21. Daily demonstrations of days gone by will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. They will have food, a country store, antiques, kids activities, live music, and more.

Here are just a few things that can be enjoyed. Tractors and old steam engines can be seen powering machinery like the saw mill. Women will be baking bread by the use of a wood burning cook stove tempting the mouths of passers by. The blacksmith will have his fire ready for demonstrations. Long lines to the ice cream and the Sunday chicken dinner are normal. A tractor pull is held on the

Plagman Barn comes to life with the sights, smells, and sounds of the past. Last year the restored 1912 steam engine was busy at powering the saw mill during the show days. (Press photo by Melissa Spielbauer Combs)

Go back in time at Plagman Barn Show Days

grounds and usually lasts all day. This year John Deere Tractors will be featured.

Steam engines were the first engine type to see widespread use. They were first invented by Thomas Newcomen in 1705, and James Watt made big improvements to steam engines in 1769. Steam en-gines powered all early locomotives, steam boats and factories, and acted as the foundation of the Industrial Revolution.

For more information about Plagman Barn go to: www.plagman-barn.com or call 563-252-2056.


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By Sharon WittmanSt. Mary's Fall Festival will be held Sunday, Sept. 7, in Guttenberg.

The annual festival features a chicken and ham dinner, a Country Store, live local bands throughout the day, a large silent auction, raffles, kids and adult games, a sanctioned Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull and a performance by the Clayton Ridge Drill Team.

The day kicks off with a polka mass at 10:00 a.m. by Guttenberg's own German Band. After mass stop by the craft tent. The Country Store opens at 10:00 a.m. with handmade items, homemade candy, baked goods, homegrown produce, a Christmas Corner and plant booth.

New this year is the broasted chicken dinner. It will be prepared by Noonan's North of Holy Cross, and served with ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, salads, and homemade pies, bars, cakes and angel food cake. Dinner will be served from 10:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the air conditioned dining room, in St. Mary's Brinkman Hall, rain or shine. Homebound delivery is also available.

Live entertainment throughout the day will include a Clayton Ridge Drill Team performance at 11:30 a.m. and the Guttenberg German Band from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., a sanctioned Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull for ages four to 11, at 12:30 p.m., music by Friends of Backbone Blue Grass from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. A high school raffle will be held and the youth band Topp Flight will play at 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.

A large silent auction is planned featuring handmade quilts, hand-crafted wood items, gift and getaway baskets. A showdown with cash prizes, a raffle, kids mini-raffle, bingo, and games are all part of the festival fun. New this year at the paddlewheels is 40 - $25 script cer-tificates for groceries will be given away randomly. The basketball free throw contest will be held again this year.

"We've worked very hard to try to bring in some new activities

St. Mary's Fall Festival Sunday, Sept. 7, in Guttenberg

The crowds attending the annual Fall Festival at St. Mary's Church in Guttenberg enjoyed a chicken and ham dinner, local entertainment, and browsed the offerings in the numerous tents, played games and socialized with friends and neighbors. (Press photo by Shelia Tomkins)

and new ideas that will entertain people, and to produce a wonderful meal," said Deacon James Pfaffly. "We ask you to come and spend the morning and afternoon with us and have a great day and some great food."


Murray's Country Garden & Nursery1402 S. Hwy. 52, Guttenberg, IA 563-252-1838

Come and see our Large Nursery!

annuals vegetable plants herbs

hanging baskets perennials shrubs

fruit, shade & ornamental trees

mulches soils fertilizers seeds

gardening supplies garden dcor

Sept. 19, 20, 21 Demonstrations Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Northeast Iowa Farm Antique Association

Plagman Barn Show Days

www.plagmanbarn.com for info call 563-964-2390

Farm & Antique Working DisplaysSteam Engine Log Sawing, Horse-powered Threshing Machine, Blacksmith Shop, Wood Shop Steam powered, Drag Saw, Brick Mak-ing Machine, Burr Mills, Grist Mill Steam Powered, Antique Tractors, 2-Hole Corn Sheller, Gas Engines, Antique Exhibits, Rock Crusher, Rug Weaving, Shingle Mill, Cooking Apple Butter, Saw Mill, Printing Press, Corn Binding, Saloon (Root Beer), Silage Corn Cutting, Log Cabins, Threshing Oats, Butter Churning, Baling, Bread Making. Other shows/demonstrations pending, subject to change.

Food Daily w/breakfast 6:30-9:30 a.m. Chicken Dinner Sunday at 11:00 Camping Childrens Activities Raffle Drawing for John Deere B Tractor Sunday 4 p.m.

Great Family Fun!

Plagman Barn is located at 28384 Garber Road (C7X) 10 miles west of Guttenberg, or 1 mile east of Garber, IA

Featuring John Deere Tractors Horse Pull Sat. 1 p.m. Tractor Parade Sat. 3 p.m. Church Service Sun. 9 a.m. Antique Tractor Pull Sun. 10 a.m.

NEW Country Store & LARGE Flea MarketLive Music: Friday - Dave Poggenklass; Saturday - Keepin It

Country; Sunday Sounds of Nashville, Unstrung HeroesAdmission covers all 3 days; Children under 12 FREE

No Pets - No Alcohol

By Sharon WittmanU.S. Lock & Dam #10 at Guttenberg is operated by the Army

Corps of Engineers of the St. Paul District. The system of Lock & Dams was established to maintain a nine-foot channel for naviga-tion. The Guttenberg Lock & Dam began operations in 1937. It is a 763-feet-long concrete dam with a lock chamber, a second util-ity lock, four roller gates, eight tainter gates and a 6,000-feet-long earth embankment with a 1,200-feet-long spillway.

Three barges wide by three barges long can be locked through at one time. The lockman lowers a line to the deckhand in order to pull the barge's big line up and place it over the yellow button on the land-wall. The south end of the barges is then tied down in the same way.

The deckhands on duty use five-feet-long rachets to loosen the cable locks to separate the nine barges that fit in the locks from the back barges and towboat.

The gates of the lock chamber are closed. Then the lock op-erator closes the lower valves and opens the upper valves. Gravity raises the water level in the chamber.

The lock operator moves the barges out of the lock chamber with a cable and winch. The lines are then placed over buttons on the north end of the guidewall to secure the barges while the rest of the barges lock through. Then the towboat captain pushes the barges together and the deckhands place the cables over the kevels between the barges and ratchet the cable locks tight. And the tow-boat is ready to leave the locks and be on its way.

View Lock & Dam #10 operations from platform

Watch the lock and dam crew go about the business of winching barges through the locks at Lock & Dam #10 in Guttenberg. See the deckhands on a towboat loosen the cable locks and separate the barges locking nine barges through at a time. (Press photo by Sharon Wittman)

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By Molly Moser ThecityofGuttenberghasmuchtooffervisitorswhoenjoytravelonfoot.Whetherit'sawalkthroughthewetlands,ahikeupBuechelHillforoneofthemostsplendidviewsofthecity,orawalkingtourofhistoricbuildings,Guttenberg'sgotitallwithinwalkingdistance. Adjacent toGuttenbergs environmentally friendly southmarinaliesagrassymarsharea,partoftheUpperMississippiRiverNationalWildlifeandFishRefuge.A20-minutetrail loopwindsthroughthisnationalwildliferefuge,givinghikers(andcrosscountryskiers,duringwintermonths)theopportunitytospotegrets,snakes,beavers,frogs,andotherfloraandfauna. Waterfowlonlongmigrationsstoptorestinthewetland,anditspockets of water make ideal places for amphibians and reptiles tobreedtheiryoung.Apairofeaglesnestacrosstheriver,andnumerousspeciesoffishandmusselsfindrefugeinthesurroundinglands. Hikerswillhearbirdssinginginthetreetopsabove.JuststepsoffthetrailisaquietbeachareawithacharmingviewoftheMississippiRiver.Theflat terrainmakes foraneasywalk,buthikers shouldbeawarethatthetrailcanbemuddy. Anotherpopularhike,BuechelHilltrail,offersasteepandsome-timesrockyascenttothetopofGuttenberg'swesternbluff.Thetrail-headislocatedattheintersectionofBluffStreetandHerderStreet.

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By Shelia TomkinsThe Lockmasters House Heritage Museum, located on the grounds

of Lock and Dam #10 in Guttenberg, is open daily from 12:00-4:00 p.m. from Memorial Day weekend through the fall leaf tour season. Visitors are welcome to view exhibits that preserve the history of the community, Iowas rural heritage, the lock and dam system and the Mississippi River.

The museum is located in the former house where the lockmas-ter (or assistant lockmaster) of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was previously required to live. The house is the last remaining lockmaster house on its original site on the Upper Mississippi River. It is on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the lock and dam sys-tem.

Lock and Dam #10 in Guttenberg was completed in 1935. There were two houses built on the site in 1938 one each for the lock-master and assistant lockmaster. One house has been moved from the site, but the other now serves as a museum. The Corps of Engineers, realizing the historic value of the structure, approached local citizens about the house, and as a result, a group was formed the Gutten-berg Heritage Society to operate the house as a museum.

The museum contains many framed photos of early Guttenberg history. In the basement is a photo display of the construction of the lock and dam and the lockmaster houses. The house is filled with vin-tage furniture, appliances, dishes and textiles from earlier eras.

A recent addition was a room that recreates the office of the late Dr. C.W. Palmer of Guttenberg. His desk, medical equipment, medi-cine bottles and papers take one back in time to the era served by this long-time physician.

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By Melissa Spielbauer CombsCassville is one of the oldest towns in the state of Wisconsin. It

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Stonefield Historic Site, a museum of agricultural history and vil-lage life, is open May 25 to Oct. 5. The museum is located one mile north of Cassville, Wis., and hours are daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Daily guided tours include the farmhouse on the 1901 farmstead, Governor Nelson Dewey Estate and farmers store in the rural farming village.

The Cassville Car Ferry is the connection between Iowa and Wis-consin, taking people back and forth across the Mississippi. On the Iowa side, take Highway 52 to Millville, (south of Guttenberg), turn east onto C9Y and watch for directional signs.

Stonefield is located on land that was once part of Governor Nel-son Deweys agricultural estate. It was developed in the 1860s and consisted of 2,000 acres. In 1936 the farm became part of the Nelson Dewey State Park. In 1952 the Wisconsin Legislature established the State Farm and Craft Museum to be located on Deweys Stonefield and administered by the Wisconsin Historical Society.

Stonefield Village opened in 1961 and now has approximately 30 buildings, including a school house, blacksmith shop, firehouse, and saloon.

In 1971 a new building, raised on the foundation of Deweys original sheep barn, opened as the State Agricultural Museum. Today it houses Wisconsins largest collection of farm tools, models, and machinery detailing the states agricultural past.

Part of the collection is the 1900 McCormick Auto-Mower, the old-est tractor in North America and the 1932 Allis-Chambers Model U, the first rubber-tired tractor.

Stonefield continues to enlighten visitors about turn-of-the-century technology and the agricultural community.

Railroad Days is held annually in August. This year it was Aug. 16, - Aug. 17. Visitors went back in time to Stonefield and an era when trains provided the main source of transportation for both people and goods. The day featured activities and displays related to railroading. Visitors strolled through the Stonefield depot, hopped up into the Stonefield caboose, viewed model railroading trains and stopped by the End of the Line hobo camp, where samples of mulligan stew were available.

Great River Road Festival will be Sept. 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In 1938 President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Great River Road along the Mississippi River. The route follows the river for nearly 3,000 miles through 10 states. In 2012 readers of the Huffington

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Post voted the Wisconsin section of the Great River Road the Pretti-est Drive in America. Stonefield, one of the Great River Roads inter-pretive center, will celebrate the history of the roadway with a variety of river-related activities on this day.

For more information about events or the site call 608-725-5210 or e-mail: stonefield @wisconsinhistory.org.

Stonefield comes to life, bringing sights and sounds of days gone by. Wagon rides are always popular for visitors at events held at the pioneer village. This team of horses make their way past the saloon. (Press photo by Melissa Spielbauer Combs)

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have decided to make the city their home. Patricia and Patrick Kennedy relocated from Chicago to Guttenberg late this summer and set up River's Edge Bakery on River Park Drive. For me to have a bakery, this is ideally perfect, says Patricia, gesturing to the view outside the new shops window.

Though the Kennedys just recently began living in Guttenberg permanently, theyre no strangers to its charms. They began camp-ing at Miners Creek Campground in the summer of 2010, after be-ing told they couldnt reach their destination in Monticello because the dam had burst and the campground was flooded.

That weekend, Miners Creek Campground was installing elec-tricity in the bathhouse. It was so dark! Patricia remembers. Denny Schlueter left a light on for her near the bathroom, and new friend Carol Chapman turned on a light outside her camper. The Chapmans, a couple from New Hartford, still camp next to the Kennedys, and theyve become close. If they hadnt left lights on for us, we wouldnt be here today," admits Patricia.

Patricks talents became known at the campground because hed often bring baked goods from home. These guys have been after me to open a bakery here, he says. So this summer, he began selling his baked goods along the river. Specialties include hoska bread, an egg twist bread made with golden raisins, and Patricks apple and cherry strudels.

I wont buy anything premade. Its all made right here in the shop. he says. I want people to know theyre getting stuff they could grow on a farm.

Along with decades of experience baking, Patrick brings with him a Chicago invention known as the atomic cake. A layer of custard from scratch, bananas, and whipped cream is topped with a layer of yellow cake, strawberries, and whipped cream, and on top of that goes a layer of chocolate cake covered in fudge and more whipped cream. The finished product is about six inches deep.

Before the Kennedys met, Patricia used to purchase atomic cakes from Patrick in Chicago. Her favorite treat is Patricks gour-met cinnamon rolls, but she also loves cherry and apple pocket pies. The bakery sells drip coffee to be enjoyed with their sweet treats, and Patricia also plans to sell penny candy.

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River paradeA constant parade of river traffic passes through Lock and Dam 10 at Guttenberg. Catch the view from the visitor platform on the grounds or find a bench in Ingleside Park to enjoy the view. (Press photo by Shelia Tomkins)

Pioneer Rock Church The historic Pioneer Rock Church, located along Highway 52 be-tween Guttenberg and Garnavillo, is a scenic place to stop for a picnic. The church was built in 1858; today it is no longer used for regular services. (Press photo by Taylor Schaefers)

Autumn anglerThe Mississippi River beckons anglers to spend the day casting their lines in search of the catch of the day. (Press photo by Shelia Tomkins)

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Signage created by two Elkader men is helping to answer a question commonly asked by tourists: Whats there to do and see in Clayton County?

County employee Eli Garms and Mark Collins, owner of Signs-n-Frames, Elkader, have designed a 4x8-foot, full color sign of Clayton County that lists places to camp, fish, picnic, swim, golf and paddle. County attractions like Motor Mill, Carter House Museum, Wilder Museum, Spook Cave and many, many other sites are also listed and illustrated. The map has dozens of actual photos of popular attractions.

The project was done under the auspices of the Clayton County Development Group with support from the Upper Mississippi Gaming Corporation, who provided a grant, and additional support from Signs-n-Frames, the Clayton County Board of Supervisors and the county engineering department.

Sixteen signs were produced and distributed throughout the county. The CCDG has mounted their sign on the river walk side of their building. Theres also a sign at the Osborne Con-servation Center, south of Elkader; one at the Strawberry Point City Hall/Police Department building; another in Edgewoods city park; and so on.

Were always getting questions about things to do in the county, said Darla Kelchen, CCDG director. When were here, were happy to provide answers, and we have lots of bro-chures. But we needed something that would inform people when were not here. The project took six months to com-

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Once we received the artwork, we (reconfigured it) so that the content of the map was larger and easier to read, Collins explained. We also added some aesthetically pleasing designs such as an arched top, larger fonts, bolder roadways, and crisper, easier to read logos.

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If fall camping is a favorite activity, consider pitching a tent at the Volga U Campground, located on the east side of Volga, along Highway C2W. According to Kristin Klingman, Volga City Clerk, development of the Volga U Campground began in 2005, with 2006 being the first year it was open to campers. Having had an expansion completed in 2012, the campground now accommodates 30 campers with electrical and water hook-ups. However, as far as space is available, campers can set up without connecting to electricity and water.

Amenities at the campground include public restrooms and showers, rims for camp fires, and a sewer dump. Campers must bring their own firewood. The Park Board has a place to keep some wood, but only as it is available when trees are cut in town. Hence, it is not stocked regularly.

The fee for a camper to connect to electricity and water is $20 per night. The fee differs for campers and tents that do not connect to electricity and water: It is $15 for campers and $10 for tents.

The water is turned on in the campground for the first week-end in May through October 31. We have had a few deer hunt-ers who have stayed in the off season, explains Klingman, and the policy is $15 per night for electricity only. No water or rest-rooms are available during the off season.

There is a limit of 14 continuous days of camping in the Volga U Campground. However, there are two sites available

that those with hard-sided campers can rent by the month. Arrangements must be made to pay the $275 monthly rate in advance to reserve a site for one month.

Registration is self-serve, Klingman explains, A mailbox is available when they pull into the camp-ground that has registration envelopes. They place the completed form in the de-posit box and the receipt in the window of their unit.

Visitors to the areanot only those who campcan enjoy multi-purpose fea-tures for all ages at the Volga City Park. Following the flood of 1999, the Volga City Council established a Park Committee in November of 2000 to develop a new city park. Since then, playground equipment has been installed and public restrooms (accessible to persons with disabilities) have been built by the community in August of 2001. In 2006, the Volga City Council created an official Park

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Are you or someone you know a budding deltiologist?Deltiology is the practice of collecting postcards. Postcard

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Deltiologists who visit Northeast Iowa as well as local folks who just want to send postcards to others will find a new line of Northeast Iowa by local photographer Dave Beck.

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I have photos from the last three or four years in my com-puter and thought Why dont I share these? Beck explained. I hadnt seen any fresh photos of Elkader in a while so I de-cided that might be a good place to start.

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To create the signs, Collins used a material called aluminum dibond.

This material is made of two sheets of aluminum sand-wiched in between a hard plastic core, Collins said. It makes the signs lighter and more rigid than pure aluminum.

The signs were manufactured to stand up under all weather conditions. Kelchen estimated that the signs would last for four years.

Becks interest in photography goes back to his days as a stu-dent at the University of Iowa. He sold cameras at a retail outlet in Coralville, where he learned a lot about equipment and tech-nique. It was the pre-digital age, which put some restrictions on his hobby.

I dropped it for a long time because it got too expensive, he explained. If youre buying film and doing your own devel-oping work, it can get costly. Digital changed that.

Beck goes to great lengths to get just the right shot. For ex-ample, he walked out into the Turkey River as far as he could go on dry land. He waited patiently for just the right moment to shoot Pony Hollow Cliff. The perfect shot must be taken only in the summer and only after 7:30. Since he doesnt believe in gadgetry or photo touch-up, he pays attention to light and the intricacies of the camera he uses.

The best time to shoot is the first hour of daylight and the last hour of daylight, Beck said. The sun washes everything out.

There are a few shots Beck hasnt yet attempted like Motor Mill in the winter. He also wants to explore more close-up work like a tiny insect hiding inside a blossom.

People walk through their daily lives and they dont always see the incredible things around them, Beck said. Thats the shot Im going for.

Beck also plans to do more with photos he took on trips to Ger-many and the Great Smoky Mountains.

Photography is a natural outlet for this modern-day Renaissance man who plays the piano, regularly performs with the Opera House

Players and recently taught himself how to play the accordion.I like to be challenged, he said, and photography challeng-

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Heres a sunset shot of Pony Hollow Trail, a popular Elkader walking and biking path, recently taken by photographer Dave Beck.

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River southeast of Elkader, has received additional recognition from the National Park Services National Register of Historic Places. The limestone grist mill, which was built in 1869, has been listed on the National Register since 1997. Now known as the Motor Mill Historic District, the area has been expanded to about 150 acres, including most of the adjoining land owned by the Clayton County Conservation Board, and a small tract of private land at the former site of the Motor School.

The updated National Register nomination includes detailed information about the site, beginning with Native American oc-cupation as early as 11,500 B.C. The report traces the European settlement of the region at about 1838, construction of the mill and a wooden bridge from 1867-1869, the mills operation until 1882, replacement of the wooden bridge with a steel structure in 1899, the mills sale to the Klink family in 1903, and the sites use by farmers until 1983.

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The play equipment in the park includes a large modular play system with slides and climbing apparatuses, swings, a merry-go-round, a teeter-totter, more slides, a jungle gym, a toddler bowl/funnel, and rocking/bouncing horses. A sand vol-leyball court and a basketball court is also available for enjoy-ment.

There are two shelters in the park, with the large shelter holding 11 regular picnic tables and two tables with benches. The smaller shelter has four picnic tables. A gazebo is also avail-able for use. Reservations can be made by calling the Volga City Hall at 563-767-3511. Fees are $20 for the large shelter or gazebo, and $10 for the small shelter, according to Klingman.

As part of a Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) grant, two walking trails have also been developed since the 1999 flood. On the east side of the Volga River, a trail starts in the campground through the prairie area (grass surface). At the east end of the prairie area, the trail goes onto Chase Street (grass surface). At the end of Chase Street, turn south on Buchanan Street (street surface) and then east on Cass Street (street surface) back to the campground.

On the west side of the river, the walking trail on top of the dike was completed in 2007 with the use of Resource Enhance-ment and Protection (REAP) grant funds. The trail starts at Highway C2W by the new bridge and runs atop the dike to the old bridge on Cass Street (surface of lime chips). Then the trail follows Marion Street to Volga Street and on Main Street

heading north to Pine Street where the trail continues on grass and ends at the Volga River. The surface of this trail is all street, except for the beginning and the end.

Naturally, the Volga River that runs through the town is an-other big attraction and source of recreation for not only fish-ermen and water sports enthusiasts, but for photographers and artists as well. Volga may be small, but there are opportunities for one and all!

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Arts and crafts festivals, flea markets a fall traditionIts a tradition: October weekends in Marquette and Mc-

Gregor are all about the arts and crafts festivals and fl ea markets under the bridge.

Bring your sense of fun and whimsy to town Oct. 4-5 and 11-12, and get ready to enjoy colorful, crisp fall days in Marquette and McGregor.

McGregors arts and crafts festivals (shown here) and Marquettes ea mar-kets are a fall tradition in the area.

Triangle Park in McGregor is headquarters for the arts and crafts fair. Browse dozens of booths featuring the 100 percent hand-crafted work of area artisans. There is live music, chil-drens activities, food and much more.

Also take time to head over to Marquette for the fl ea market. Loyal vendors and customers come each year to see what trea-sures they can fi nd in dozens of booths.

A meal or beverage at one of Marquette or McGregors many establishments makes the day complete.

The River Bluffs Maritime Museum will stop at the McGregor riverfront on Sept. 21-22 and Oct. 11-12. The traveling museum, run by Jeff Moses, began last year to display the ship models Moses has built over 46 years, along with other maritime memorabilia. Moses said he spends almost all of his time working on boats and models. He will run some of them in the water while hes at the riverfront.

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Driftless Area Wetlands Centre to host Hawk Watch Oct. 11The Driftless Area Wetlands Centre in Marquette, in part-

nership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, will host the annual Hawk Watch on Saturday, Oct. 11. The event moves to the Wetlands Centre for the fi rst time this year, having most recently been held at Effi gy Mounds National Monument.

The day will be fi lled with a variety of activities and dem-onstrations, including water fowl banding at Sturgeon Slough, located between Prairie du Chien and Marquette, and raptor banding near Pikes Peak State Park.

At the Wetlands Centre, visitors can watch the rocket net-ting, or catching, of birds. Birder and naturalist Mike Havlik will hold a hawk identifi cation presentation and a program called Big Owls Hoot, Little Owls Toot. Luke Hart, with Iowas Macbride Raptor Project, will also give a presentation. Dianne Moller, the founder of Hoos Woods Raptor Education and Re-habilitation and a licensed educator, falconer and eagle handler, will have a Life of Raptors program featuring live birds.

Maps to off -site demonstrations, as well as a schedule of events, will be available at the Wetlands Centre, 509 Highway 18. For more information, call (563) 873-3537 or stop by the Wetlands Centre.

While youre at the Wetlands Centre, also check out what else the venue has to off er. Outside, youll spy ducks, turtles, frogs and other species in the nearby wetland. A life-size replica of a bald eagle nest is located behind the Wetlands Centre.

Inside, prepare to get touchy-feely with the mounted ducks, beaver, otter and other critters. Geology enthusiast Phil Bur-gess has also displayed items from his extensive fossil and min-eral collection.

Birder and naturalist Mike Havlik will be on hand at Hawk Watch, held Oct. 11 at the Driftless Area Wetlands Centre in Marquette.


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McGregor a prime destination for book lovers

Even with the convenience of e-readers, sometimes nothing beats the smell and feel of a good, physical book. If youre on the lookout for new, or even old, bound treasures, look no further than McGregors two unique book storesPaper Moon and Ri-vertown Fine Books.

Ruby Woo is one of Paper Moons famous cats.

Located at 206 A St., Paper Moon features books for every interest and age level. Theres a varied selection of childrens books and toys. Adults can fi nd classic works and a blend of fi ction titles, as well tomes about cooking, self help, history and travel, just to name a few. On the shops ground level, fi nd an eclectic, colorful array of jewelry, beauty products, household items, art supplies, scarves and much more. Odds are, whatever item you choose, it will be diffi cult to fi nd another person who has it.

While the store is a delight to explore, its true charm lies in its feline inhabitants, Mitchum and Ruby Woo, and their hu-man owners, mother and daughter Louise and Jennifer White. While Mitchum tends to lay low, in his bed near the check-out counter, Ruby Woo, named after Jennifers trademark red lip-stick, will likely accompany you throughout the store, making merry mischief along the way.

Just down the street, at 148 Main St., Rivertown Fine Books welcomes you into the world of rare and old books. Youll be hard pressed to fi nd someone more knowledgeable than owner John Malcolm, who off ers close to 40,000 books, as well other unusual items like old maps and toys. If youre looking to sell a book or fi nd out its value, hell likely be able to help.

Malcolm said one of the joys of his job is coming across books people had no idea were so valuable. Working in the area, he said some interesting things come through the door.

This is an old town, an old area, he said. Before TV and radio, what was the entertainment? People visited each other, went to the circus and read books. Those old books are still out there.


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Explore the fall colors in Pleasant Grove CemeteryLooking for a unique location to view the areas splendid fall colors? Check out McGregors Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Visiting a cemetery might not be at the top of everyones vacation list, but Pleasant Grove provides scenic views and a plethora of local history. The cemetery is located atop a bluff adjacent to McGregor. To find it, drive west on Main Street and turn right onto 4th Street, at the library. Follow 4th Street until you meet Kinney Street, then turn left. At the majestic Huntting Mansion, turn right onto Center Street. Follow Center Street through historic Methodist Hollow about two blocks until meeting a Y. Turn left at the Y onto 138th Street and follow it up the hill to where Pleasant Grove is located, on the left.

Eagles Landing Winery home to award-winning wines, Iowa Winemaker of the Year

For wine lovers looking to sample some unique flavors this fall, look no further than Eagles Landing Winery in Marquette, home to award-winning wines and Iowas Winemaker of the YearJay Halvorson.

Eagles Landing Winery has been a staple in the Marquette community since it began operations in 2000. With the first grape vines planted near Fayette in 1999, the winery was meant to be a retirement project for Roger Halvorson, who had been making wine as a hobby for years.

In 2003, Roger and his wife Connies son, Jay, left his career as a computer programmer in Dallas and moved to Iowa to see what kind of business could be built.

While the winery has won dozens of state, national and in-ternational awards over the years, including three gold medals at this summers Mid-American Wine Competition, held in An-keny, as well as double gold honors at the Iowa State Fair for its Serenity dessert wine for the third year in a row, the Winemaker of the Year recognition is Jays first solo award.

The winery currently has 34 different wines, although some are only offered seasonably. Campfire Hootch, a berry wine, is currently the winerys most popular among consumers. Jay said popularity changes as new wines are introduced. The seasons also play a large part.

Certain styles are more popular at certain times, he said,

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Jim Teaser, who was a railroad telegrapher for 36 years, will give a demon-stration at the Sept. 20 Railroad Days celebration in Marquette.

Celebrate Marquettes railroad history at Railroad Days Sept. 20

The 12th annual Railroad Days, held Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Marquette Depot Museum and Information Center, 216 Edgar St., will give visitors the oppor-tunity to celebrate and learn about Marquettes railroad history.

The events kick off at 10 a.m. with caricature drawings by John Mundt, along with little barrel rides for the kids.

The Hole in the Sock Gang 1880s street theater group will perform at 11 a.m., with the bad guys attempting to rob the train. Watch to see if theyll get away with the money!

At 1 p.m., Jim Teaser, a 36-year telegraphy veteran, will demonstrate how the telegraph works. During that time, for-mer railroad workers will also share some of their stories and remembrances.

Theyve been on the railroad their whole lives, said Deidre Vick-Froehlich, with the Depot Museum. One guy that comes here was with the railroad for 43 years. Theyve all got stories or talk about funny things that happened. One time, a train almost sunk going over the pontoon bridge.

Throughout the day, attendees can take tours of the Depot Museums extensive collection of railroad memorabilia, while also enjoying food from the Marquette Cafe and Bar.

WINERY, from page 22Eagles Landing Winery in Marquette is home to a variety of award-winning wines, as well as Iowa Winemaker of the Year, Jay Halvorson.

noting that dry wines are more popular during the winter, while people tend to enjoy sweeter, fruitier wines during the summer.

Production is also seasonal, with apple and cherry wines made in the fall. The wine is created, aged and bottled on-site, which Jay said some people are surprised to learn.

They dont realize theres another whole building, he ex-plained. We touch every bottle.

Eagles Landing Winery, located at 127 North St., is open daily, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can taste wine samples or buy a bottle of their own and kick back and relax in the grape-vine-lined wine garden.


May-October: Daily Mississippi River Tours by Maiden Voyage Tours; Friday Farmers Market, McGregor- Triangle Park; Hole In The Sock Gang

(4th Saturday of each month at 1 pm), McGregor-Triangle Park;Froelich Museum Tours (closed Wednesdays), Froelich

August 16 & 17 End of Summer Blast - Wine-A-Rita Weekend, Eagles Landing Winery, MarquetteAugust 23 Mar-Mac Friends Helping Friends-5K Walk/Run, McGregorAugust 30 Labor Day Parade, 11 am, McGregor; Street Theater Hole In The Sock Gang, McGregorAugust 30-Sept. 1 Flea Market Under The Bridge - MarquetteSept. 9 Youth Friction Fire Workshop - Driftless Area Wetlands Centre, MarquetteSept. 19-Nov 3 Center for the Arts - Exhibit - Raining Cats, Dogs & Cows, McGregorSept. 20 & 21 Grape Harvest Weekend - Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette; Railroad Days (Sept 20), MarquetteSept. 27 National Public Lands Day - Effigy MoundsSept. 28 Fall-der-All - Froelich Tractor Museum, Froelich Oct 4 & 5 39th Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Festival, McGregor; Flea Market Under The Bridge, MarquetteOct. 11 Hawk Watch - Driftless Area Wetland Centre, MarquetteOct. 11 & 12 23rd Annual Leaf Arts & Crafts Festival, McGregor; Flea Market Under The Bridge, MarquetteOct. 18 & 19 Oktoberfest - Eagles Landing Winery, MarquetteNov. 15 & 16 Giving Thanks~Home For The Holidays - Eagles Landing Winery, MarquetteNov. 22 & 29, Winter Holidays Expo - Driftless Area WetlandDec. 6, 13 & 20 Centre, MarquetteDec. 20 & 21 Home For The Holidays - Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette

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McGregor debuted newly-revised walking tour booklets this year. Entitled Take a Walk Through Historic Downtown Mc-Gregor, the booklets content and layout was developed by volunteers from the McGregor Historical Museum, McGregor Public Library and Historic Preservation Committee along with Jared Nielson, RC&D Byways Coordinator.

This edition has a new look and has been enlarged to include more properties, photos of interest, area cemeteries and a map insert showing the location of each numbered property includ-ed in the booklet. A few tour tips:

Leave plenty of time. While McGregor is small, Main Street, where most of the sites are located, is long. It will take several hours.

The route might not be what youd expect. You begin the tour at the end of Main Street, on the even-numbered side, then work your way up the street to the McGregor Public Library (making a stop at A Street along the way). The tour then takes you into the residential area, to check out some of the citys historic private homes. Tourists then continues down the rest of Main Street, out toward Gazebo/Peace Park, to St. Marys Catholic Church, the Ringling House on Walton Ave., then back into town down the odd-numbered side of Main Street. The tour winds up along the riverfront before taking people on a fi nal stop at McGregor Heights.

A few of the noted locations are now for sale or rent, so visi-tors may have to rely on street numbers rather than business names for some stops.

For those who would like to take the tour, booklets are avail-able for a small fee at the museum and other businesses in town.

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The Wisconsin Great River Road par-allels the Mississippi River for 250 miles from Prescott in the north to Kieler in the south. Along the way, youll experi-ence some of the most incredible scenery in the Midwest and 33 unique communi-ties, some of which are the oldest in Wis-consin.

Youll fi nd hiking, bicycling, fi shing, boating and paddling in the numerous recreational areas along the byway. Nearly two-thirds of the Wisconsin Great River Road passes along or through protected natural areas, providing endless bird-watching opportunities. Historical markers, museums and visi-tor centers tell the story of the Wisconsin Great River Road and

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Whether you live in the tri-state area or are just passing through, you may or may not know about Bear Foot Bay Indoor Water Park. This little-known treasure of a water park is lo-cated inside Country Inn and Suites on the north side of Prairie du Chien, near Cabelas.

Decked out with a northwoods theme, Bear Foot Bay fea-tures a 25-foot-high body slide, a waterfall spa, activity pool with water basketball, a zero depth entry wading pool for younger children, and grizzly bear kids slide with spraying fi sh, prehistoric fi sh, and a spraying bee hive under a life-size tree and soaking mushroom.

The general public is invited to take advantage of this year-round, family-friendly, water destination. While the facility is always free to those staying at the hotel, the public is charged a fee for access.

To enjoy the water park, only those swimming are asked to pay $7 (plus tax) per person per day, and children under 2 are admitted for free. Families are eligible for a monthly discounted rate if they plan to utilize Bear Foot Bay often. Group discounts are available for parties of 10 or more, and advance notice is encouraged.

Hours for the pool are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. The slide can be used between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m.

During the school year, hours for the slide change, as follows: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 5 to 8 p.m.; Fridays 5 to 10 p.m., Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sundays, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Bear Foot Bay Indoor Water Park in Prairie du Chien is like a northwoods adventure

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William Waite, Prairie du Chien, was one of the most distinctive creators at the Driftless Area Art Festival in Soldiers Grove in 2014. He displayed, ex-plained and sold his hand-crafted Wood Brain-Teaser Puzzles to the thou-sands of fest-goers. The puzzles he designs are intricately carved from solid wood and range in difficulty, based on the number of solutions there are. For more information about Waite, visit his website: puzzlemist.com.

Thousands of people step into the whimsical village-like gallery of originality at the Driftless Area Art Festival, set in the Beauford T. Anderson Park in Soldiers Grove. Visitors are treated to two days of visual, culinary and performing arts, and the fall-like temperatures certainly add to the enjoy-ment for those taking advantage of the cultural opportunity. Artists chat with people of all ages who attend with their friends and family. Many children and dogs take in the offer-ings as well.

Dozens of visual artists hailed from all over the region, in-cluding communities like Wauzeka, Prairie du Chien, Bloom-ington, Viroqua, Blue Mounds, Trempealeau, Fairchild, Hol-men, Arkansaw, Verona, Dodgeville, Bangor, Mineral Point and Hillpoint in Wisconsin; as well as Wabasha, Spring Grove, Winona and Lanesboro in Minnesota; and Decorah, Guttenberg and McGregor in Iowa.

Their tents showcase many varieties of artwork, such as oil paintings, watercolor paintings, photography, drawings, clay art, stoneware, glassware, pottery, stained-glass mosaics, jewelry, clothing, wool hats, scarves, quilts, art yarns, rustic furniture, wooden home furnishings, lathe-turned hollow vessels, painted g

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