Spring-Summer Area Attractions

SPRING 2014
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Casino Antiques Lodging Winery
Mississippi Boating Camping and
Hiking Dining Flea Markets
Driftless Area Wetlands Centre
Railroad Depot Museum
Check out our monthly
events on our calendar at
www.cityofmarquetteiowa.com
563-873-3537
Lazy River Beer and Wine Festival has food, drink and fun
The ffth annual Lazy River Beer and Wine Festival, held Saturday,
June 28, from 12 to 4 p.m., promises plenty of good food, drink and
fun. Situated along the riverfront in Marquette, the festival plans to
include six area wineries and six breweries, including Marquettes Ea-
gles Landing Winery and McGregors Old Man River Restaurant and
Brewery.
A variety of food will also be available from area businesses, includ-
ing Mr. McGregors Beer and Bratz Garden, Old Man River and Valley
The festival plans to include six area wineries and six breweries, including
Marquettes Eagles Landing Winery and McGregors Old Man River Restau-
rant and Brewery.
Fish and Cheese from Prairie du Chien.
The local father-son duo, Take Two, will again provide musical en-
tertainment.
McGregor-Marquette Chamber of Commerce Executive Director
Carolyn Gallagher said the event has continued to grow since its incep-
tion, with over 400 people expected this year.
Groups come back every year with more people, she said.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit lazyriverfest.com
or stop by the McGregor-Marquette Chamber of ce or Eagles Landing
Winery. Tickets can also be purchased at the gate.
The father-son duo, Take Two, will again provide musical entertainment.
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FRIDAY NIGHT SPECIAL
Hole in the Sock Gang
brings the old west to life
The old west comes alive in McGregor the fnal Saturday of each
month, from June to October, with the Hole in the Sock Gang 1880s
street theater performances, held at 1 p.m. in the street between Trian-
gle Park and the McGregors Landing Event Center (which looks like
an old west town, complete with a saloon and bank made for robbing).
Each show includes several skits, with period-dressed lawmen, out-
laws and saloon girls reenacting bank robberies and shoot-outs. With
battles over money, honor and love, these free, comedic skits are sure
to please family members of all ages.
Hole in the Sock Gang 1880s street theater performances feature several
skits involving bank robberies, shoot-outs and other wild west scenes.
Romper Room motorcycle
ride to bring over 1,300
motorcycles to McGregor
With its scenic views and unique businesses, McGregor attracts
sloughs of motorcyclists each year. In just one dayon Saturday, June
21the city will see roughly 1,300 motorcycles, as riders will arrive
for the 25th annual Romper Room Fun Run motorcycle ride.
Starting in Earlville, Iowa, the riders will arrive in McGregor around
12:30 p.m., making the city their frst stop.
With the bikes expected to take up several city blocks, the event
will have a lot of visual appeal. The bikers will gather on B Street and in
the parking lot next to Crazy Carls Silver Dollar Saloon, which will also
hold live entertainment, with the local band 88 MPH slated to play.
Over 1,300 motorcycles will line McGregors Main Street June 21 for the 25th
annual Romper Room Fun Run motorcycle ride.

May 30 through September 26, 2014
Friday Farmers Market, 3 - 6 pm, Triangle Park, McGregor
May 24-26 35th Annual Spring Arts & Crafts Fest,
Triangle Park, McGregor & Flea Market
Under the Bridge, Marquette
June 28 5th Annual Lazy River Beer & Wine Festival,
River Front Marina, Marquette
Hole in the Sock Gang Street Theater,
Triangle Park, McGregor
July 4 Flea Market Under the Bridge, Marquette
Farmers Market, Triangle Park, McGregor
July 5 - 6 Flea Market Under the Bridge, Marquette
July 19 12th Annual Great River Car Show & Cruise,
July 26 Hole in the Sock Gang Street Theater,
August 30 Flea Market Under the Bridge, Marquette
Labor Day Parade, Downtown McGregor
Hole in the Sock Gang Street Theater,
August 31
- Sept. 1 Flea Market Under the Bridge, Marquette
For a full listing of events, accommodations &
attractions, visit our website: www.mcgreg-marq.org
Farmers markets offer locally-grown and made products
Area visitors and locals alike will have plenty of opportunities to
purchase fresh, locally-grown and made products, with weekly farmers
markets in Marquette, McGregor and Monona.
In Marquette, the farmers market is held at the Driftless Area Wet-
lands Centre, 509 Highway 18, every Friday beginning May 23, from
4 to 7 p.m. Each market will include live entertainment, as well as products
like baked goods, fresh produce (fruits and vegetables), black walnuts, honey,
eggs, frozen meat, jams and jellies, wine, plants and fowers, soaps and lo-
tions, handmade greeting cards, jewelry, bird houses and wood crafts.
The McGregor farmers market is held each Friday beginning May
30, from 3 to 6 p.m., at Triangle Park. Market-goers can peruse fresh
produce, home baked goods, handmade soaps, gift baskets, bird houses
and much more while enjoying the musical stylings of McGregors Richard
Palucci.
This season, locals and visitors alike will have plenty of opportunities to
purchase fresh, locally-grown and made products, like these vegetables sold
at the Driftless Area Wetlands Centre in Marquette last summer.
Monona holds two farmers markets each weekWednesdays beginning
June 4, from 3 to 6 p.m., and Saturdays beginning June 7, from 8 to 11 a.m.
Held in the citys Gateway Park, 900 S. Main St., people can check out fresh
vegetables, a variety of baked goods and wood crafts.
McGregor debuted newly-revised walking tour booklets this year.
Entitled Take a Walk Through Historic Downtown McGregor, 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 Co-
ordinator.
This edition has a new look and has been enlarged to include more
properties, photos of interest, area cemeteries and a map insert show-
ing the location of each numbered property included in the booklet.
The new booklet will be available for a small fee at the museum and at
other businesses throughout town.
Updated McGregor walking
tour booklets now available
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Learn about nature at the Driftless Area Wetlands Centre
Opened in 2013, the Driftless Area Wetlands Centre, located at
509 Highway 18 in Marquette, ofers educational opportunities for
students and adults alike to learn about the natural world and local
environments.
Outside, you can spy ducks, turtles, frogs and other native 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 river wildlife. Soon, an aquarium will showcase Missis-
sippi River fsh.
Local geological expert Phil Burgess has displayed items from his
fossil and mineral collection. With over 100,000 specimens in his col-
lection, Burgess will ofer a rotating display, which has already featured
Brazilian agates, drusy quartz crystals, stromatolites, iron formations
and fossil coral.
The Driftless Area Wetlands Centre offers educational opportunities for stu-
dents and adults alike to learn about the natural world and local environ-
ments.
On display now are geodes, Iowas state rock. Geodes are hollow,
spherical rocks flled with sparkly crystals. Clear quartz is the most
common mineral, though over a dozen other minerals have been iden-
tifed. Geodes occur in southeast Iowa and adjacent states in Missis-
sippian age (359 to 323 million years ago) shale and limestone forma-
tions. Burgess said the larger geodes on display at the Wetlands Centre
are more rare, with the smaller ones the most common size.
The Wetlands Centre also ofers other events and activities, includ-
ing a weekly farmers market, held each Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. Visi-
tors have also enjoyed an astronomy night program and nature craft-
making sessions.
The Wetlands Centre is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 11
a.m. to 5 p.m. (with the exception of farmers market days). For more
information, call (563) 873-3537 or visit www.driftlessareawetland-
centre.com or the Driftless Area Wetlands Centre Facebook page.
On display now at the Wetlands Centre are geodes, Iowas state rock.
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Find your past at the McGregor Public Library
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The library has a cabinet flled with alphabetized binders, each hold-
ing information about the familial last names people have researched.
When one name is researched, librarian Michelle Pettit said she keeps
that information in a binder in case other related family members
come in search of information. If she can, she also shares contact info
with those connected persons.
They dont know each other, but they might be third cousins, she
said. We work as a connecting link.
Pettit said summer and fall are the busiest times, as people often
stop to look up information if they are traveling or in town looking
at gravestones. On some days, the library has had up to three sets of
searches.
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more about
their ances-
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refer to is
helpful. The
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are also will-
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fer as little
or as much
help as needed, especially when searching microflm.
The library has a microflm collection of the North Iowa Times,
dating from 2010 back to October 1856, when the newspaper frst
began printing. More recent issues are available in hard copy form. The
library also provides access to obituaries.
If the library doesnt yield any genealogical links, Pettit said there
are a number of helpful online resources. One of those is the Clayton
County Genealogical Society, which provides things like cemetery list-
ings and census, birth and marriage records.
The McGregor Public Library is open Monday and Wednesday from
2:30 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.,
Friday from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30
p.m. The library may also be reached at (563) 873-3318.
MARQUETTE DEPOT
MUSEUM - GIFT SHOP
INFORMATION CENTER
Visit us and relive the memories of Marquette
from the 1850s through today.
Open Thurs.-Mon. 10am-4pm
(Closed Tues. & Wed.) May thru October
563-873-1200
Marquette, Iowa, 216 Edgar Street - Right Across Bridge
on North Side of Hwy 18
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Alpine Suite, sleeps 2/on ground foor
Chalet Suite, sleeps 6
Sadies Log Cabin, sleeps 6
Within walking distance of downtown
restaurants, shopping & Mississippi River
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The staff at Old Man River invite
you to enjoy our daily lunch &
dinner specials & our seasonally
changing menu featuring many
local & regional products with
our special culinary twist!
Now serving Breakfast at 7am, Lunch
starts at 11am, Dinner is served at 4pm.
Full 12 Tap system at the bar featuring
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Relive Marquettes railroad
history at the Depot Museum
Relive Marquettes railroad history through the Depot Museum and
Information Center, located at 216 Edgar St.
Marquettes frst passenger depot was built in the late 1860s, south
of the current Mississippi River Bridge. After the original depot burned
down in 1910, a new one was constructed in 1912, at the site of the
current museum. The museum, originally an Old Milwaukee Road
freight depot, was moved to Marquette from Blue River, Wis., in 1996.
Opened in 2000, the Depot Museum and Information Center fea-
tures a plethora of railroad artifacts from the Milwaukee Road, Sooline
Railroad, I & M Rail Link and Iowa, Chicago and Eastern Railroad, as
well as plenty of Marquette history.
The Depot is open May through October, Thursday to Monday
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., For more information, call (563) 873-1200.
Opened in 2000, Marquettes Depot Museum and Information Center offers
Marquette historical information and many railroad artifacts.
Let the McGregor-Marquette Center for the Arts (MMCA) stimu-
late your artistic juices this summer.
The MMCA has four distinct exhibits planned for the season. Each
opens with a reception, held from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
About the River opened Friday, May 16. Running through June
23, it features river views and water imagery from a selected group of
regional and MMCA artists and craftspeople.
On June 27, Printmakers Plus will open and run through Aug. 4.
In this exhibit, four regional printmakers will share visions of their in-
ner and outer spaces, including original woodcuts, etchings and mono-
prints.
Featuring Navajo weavings, Emma Big Bear baskets, contempo-
rary trade silver jewelry and embroidered clothing, Native + American
Traditions opens Aug. 8 and runs through Sept. 15.
Raining Cats, Dogs and Cows opens Sept. 19 and runs through
Nov. 3. Four regional artists will exhibit their animal inspired creations.
Work from MMCA retail gallery artists and animal sculptures from art
after school children artists will also be included.
Beginning May 16, the MMCA is open Thursday through Saturday
from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aside from the
wonderful exhibits, visitors can also browse the unique items featured
in the retail gallery shop. Items include everything from paintings,
drawings and prints to photography, sculpture work and jewelry, all
created by regional artists.
Funday Mondays are held from 9 to 11 a.m. each Monday from June
16 to July 21. Kids can create shoe fsh, recycled robots, water clowns,
rain sticks, Picasso posies and tissue paper portraits.
For more information, visit mmcenterforthearts.weebly.com or the
MMCA Facebook page.
MMCA stimulates
visitors artistic juices
563-873-2807
or
319-233-0448
Open 7 Days
May thru Oct.
10 am - 5 pm
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A Consortium of Dealers in Quality Antiques & Collectibles
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Newest Elkader attraction is whitewater feature
By Pam Reinig
After years of planning and months of work, Elkaders white-
water course on the Turkey River has become a reality. The
course, located in the south end of town, is now open for kayak-
ing and canoeist enthusiasts.
Plans for the feature were pitched to city ofcials two days
before the historic food of 2008 devastated the town. The idea
was but on the back burner for several months while Elkader
recovered from the efects of the food and a national recession.
During the interim, a citizens committee refned plans to make
use of land in a food-prone buy-out area that the city eventually
acquired.
The whitewater feature is the centerpiece of the new Found-
ers Park in the 6.5 acre buyout area. The area also includes soc-
cer felds, picnic tables, a butterfy garden, performance area
and a playground. The complex is a model of what a committed
community can do when it works together. The picnic tables
and benches were designed by the local Caterpillar plant and
funded. All of the playground equipment was fnanced through
private fund-raising eforts.
The playground has been a popular spot since it opened near-
ly two years ago. The whitewater feature is also getting its share
of use and attention.
Its a neat place to play, said Tom Giford, of Elkader, a
member of the planning committee and the frst person to
paddle the completed feature, which has been nicknamed The
Gobbler.
You can hang in there and surf your kayak on the stand-
ing wave. It feels like youre moving fast but youre paddling in
place.
Giford said the Gobbler looks exactly like I pictured it,
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A whitewater feature for kayakers, canoeists and fshermen is offered in
Elkader.
COMING SOON TO THE HISTORIC ELKADER OPERA HOUSE
June 7 8:00 pm
Premier Tribute Band to the
Music of Chicago. Sponsored by Freedom Bank
July 7 - July 12
Childrens Theater Camp-Blackbeard The Pirate
July 11 & 12 8:30 pm
LOST...The National Moto Guzzi Rally
Show. Everyone is welcome!
August 23 7:30 pm
Gypsy Swing Sponsored by Opera
House Players
September 13 7:30 pm
Family-Time Comedy Night with Taylor Mason
October 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 7:30 pm
& October 2 & 5 2:00 pm
Thoroughly Modern Millie.
Performed by Opera House Players
207 N. MAIN P.O. BOX 427 ELKADER, IA 52043
FOR TICKETS CALL: 563-873-2378
More events being added. Check our websites
www.elkaderoperahouse.com www.operahouseplayers.com
June 6 -7 City Wide Garage Sales in Elkader
June 7 Transit Authority at the Opera House
June 13 - 14 American Cancer Society Relay
for Life of Clayton County, City Park
June 27 Rhythm on the River
July 11 Elkader Sidewalk Sales
July 11-12 State Moto Guzzi Rally at City Park
July 24-27 Elkader Sweet Corn Days
July 25 17th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament
July 26 26th Annual Shed Your Threads Run/Walk
August 22 Rhythm on the River
August 23 Harmonious Wail Gypsy Jazz
at the Opera House
August 23-24 Flea Market

For information about a particular event,
contact one of these sources:
Toll free: 866-334-2857; 563-245-2857
elkader@alpinecom.net
www.elkader-iowa.com
Sponsored by the Elkader Chamber of Commerce
Elkader
The best place in NE Iowa
to shop, play, eat and stay!
Chamber of Commerce
THURSDAY, JUNE 26TH
Kids Street Carnival
Games, Rides & Fun
FRIDAY, JUNE 27TH
CHALK GAMES
9 AM-Noon
Sponsored by
G&G Community
Matters Committee
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Proceeds go towards Nick Brady
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Call 563-928-7118 to sign up.
Appearances by
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or 563-928-6613
For More
Information
Thursday, Friday, Saturday
June 26, 27 & 28
at 8 P.M.
Thursday Evening
FREE Cowboy Hats for children
while supplies last
Sponsored by Community Savings Bank
SATURDAY, JUNE 28TH
ID REQUIRED FOR ALL BEER SALES Food Stands in the Park & At the Rodeo Site No Carry-ins, Not Responsible For Lost or Stolen Items or Accidents
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Preschool 4 & Under: Children 5-12: Adults:
General Seating Tickets are available from
Chamber of Commerce Members and at all
Community Savings Bank locations. Rain or Shine - No Refunds! $30 Return Check Charge!
For area ticket outlets call
563-928-7036 or 563-928-6241
All proceeds go towards Community Projects
Miss Edgewood
5K Run/Walk Gallop & Trot
8 AM at Community Dreams Field
Chili Cook Off
EVENTS IN THE PARK: 11 AM - 4 PM
Kids Carnival - Lunch Stand
Tug of War Competition
Person teams wanted $10 entry fee, cash prizes Contact Dave 563-920-0289
Dance Performance 4 PM at the Rodeo grounds
Cruisers on the Edge Car Club Classic Car Display 11 AM till 5 PM
PARADE 2 PM - Saturday
RODEO LIKE A ROCK STAR at the Edgewood Rodeo
Visit www.edgewoodiowa.com for demo rules, 5k, and lots and lots of important information.
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when he and kayaking buddy Adam Pollack of Elkader hatched
the idea while driving back from a paddling outing early in 2008.
The Gobbler is a single feature with two distinct channels
separated by a midstream island, said Jason Carey, an engineer
with River Restoration of Carbondale, Colo.
The whole river has a diferent character, he said.
Facing downstream, the swifter right channel is designed for
whitewater paddlers while the more placid left channel is de-
signed for canoeists and fsh passage, he said.
The Turkey at Elkader with good volume, good gradient
and pretty water is well suited for paddle sport enthusiasts,
Carey said.
The re-engineering, which included removal of an obsolete
low-head dam, also will greatly improve fshing and public ac-
cess to the river, according to Department of Natural Resources
fsheries biologist Gary Siegwarth, one of the original project
advocates before the 2008 food.
The Turkey in Elkader, with deep holes, complex structure
and a high dam to halt the progress of upstream migrations,
already was a fsh magnet, Siegwarth said.
The introduction of about 2,000 tons of rock into a com-
pact stretch will create current breaks, scour holes and eddies
that will attract and hold game fsh. Shoreline improvements,
including limestone terraces and a trail, will provide attractive
and easy access for recreationists, he added.
Elkader City Administrator Jennifer Cowsert said the to-
tal cost of the whitewater feature, including engineering, is
$387,496.
Those funds came from a state River Enhancement Com-
munity Attraction and Tourism (RECAT) grant and donations,
highlighted by a $75,000 donation from the project contractor,
C.J. Moyna and Sons of Elkader.
Cowsert said shoreline developments to improve river access,
including a downstream trail, will cost an additional $231,797,
funded in part by state grants from Main Street Iowa, Resource
Enhancement and Protection and Iowa Great Places.
Festivals aplenty
Summer is hometown festival time in Northeast Iowa, where
three very diferent events promise fun for the entire family.
The fun kicks of the frst weekend in June with the 45th
annual Strawberry Days in Strawberry Point. The dates are
June 6-8. Totally Awesome 80s is the theme this year. Popu-
lar activities include a pet show, kiddie parade, youth volleyball
tournament, classic car cruise and street dance. A highlight of
the weekend is free strawberries and ice cream, which are tra-
ditionally served twice on Saturday and again on Sunday. A full
schedule of events is available at www.strawberrypt.com/Straw-
berry_Days.
The 27th annual Edgewood Pro Rodeo Days is set for June
26-29. The three-day festival will ofer a parade, games, food,
music, a kiddie tractor pull, golf and chalk games, Miss Rodeo
contest and, of course, rodeo events. For more information,
visit www.edgewoodiowa.com/rodeo-days.
This year marks the 51st anniversary of Elkaders Sweet Corn
Days. The festival is July 24-27 and includes live music, fre-
works, a parade, kiddie games and more. For updated details,
check the festivals website: www.elkadersweetcorndays.net.
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Elkader
563-245-2541
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in Clayton County
By Pam Reinig
The whitewater feature in Elkader may be the newest Clay-
ton County attraction but its not the only reason to travel to
Northeast Iowa.
Big Springs Trout Hatchery
One of three hatcheries in northeast Iowa and the largest
cold-water spring in the state, Big Springs Trout Hatchery, is lo-
cated near Elkader. Its open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., year
round. Fish along the Turkey River on the angler access trail
or in the trout pond, Iowas only fshing pond for youth 16 and
under. More than 150,000 rainbow and brook trout are raised
here and used to stock cold-water streams throughout the area.
Fishing licenses sold; primitive campgrounds available.
Carter House Museum
View one of the best examples of Greek revival architec-
ture and numerous exhibits from the 1800s at Elkaders Cart-
er House Museum. The museum gives visitors a glimpse into
the lives of Iowans of 150 years ago. Built in 1855 as a mirror
or double house for pioneer brothers Henry and Ernest Vic-
tor Carter and their families, it has 18 rooms flled with period
furniture, clothing, and artifacts. An adjoining annex contains
military uniforms from past wars, primitive farm tools, early
fre-fghting equipment, and a display of 19th century drug store
supplies.
The Carter House Museum is open weekends Memorial Day
through Labor Day or by appointment.
A small park located fve and a half miles northwest of Elkad-
er, Friedens Park ofers rough camping, canoe access and pic-
nicking.
Hidden in the Turkey River valley, the Motor Mill Historic
Site is a peaceful natural area that features a six-story limestone
fouring mill and four related stone buildings dating from the
late 1860s. Open two weekends a month, May through Septem-
ber. Rugged hiking trails available nearby.
Osborne Conservation Center and Park
The Osborne Park is located 5 miles south of Elkader on
Highway 13 and features at Native Wildlife Exhibit, walking
trails, open shelters, Nature and Welcome Center and gift shop.
Several special events are planned annually, including Heritage
Days, which takes place the second full weekend in October.
Also available: camping, picnic areas including a spacious cov-
ered shelter house, fshing pond and arboretum.
Pony Hollow Trail
In 2005 the Clayton County Conservation Board lime-
chipped four miles of an old railway bed that began in Elkader,
Iowa. Today Pony Hollow Trail is used as a hiking, biking, walk-
ing, snowmobiling, and horseback-riding path. Along the trail
there are three interpretive signs that explain the topography,
trees, and wetlands that can be seen throughout the trek. Pony
All 18 rooms of the Carter House Museum are flled with 19th century
furnishings and artifacts.
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Hollow Trail can be utilized throughout the year and is 4 miles
in one direction with a round-trip excursion at eight miles.
Rural Heritage Museum
The Rural Heritage Museum, a converted sale barn in Elkad-
er, houses an extensive collection contributed almost entirely
by George Maier who has spent nearly all his 94 years collecting
and preserving artifacts he gathered, mostly within 20 miles of
his Clayton County home. The museums exhibits include kero-
sene lights, molds for shoe making, a lock shot of a mail bag by
the outlaw Jesse James, an estimated 200 clocks, a replica store,
complete with the newspaper ad showing the grocery specials
for the week, and the list of items goes on and on. One of the
more unique items is a piece of a Japanese airplane said to have
been part of the Pearl Harbor attack.
The rural Heritage Museum is open weekends mid April-mid
October from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment. Group tours
can also be arranged.
Strawberry Point
Theres more to Strawberry Point than the states largest
piece of fruit. The city is also home to a museum with the areas
largest doll collection and an historic hotel.
The dolls are housed at the Wilder Museum. More than 800
dolls donated by two former residents form the heart of the
collection. The museum also has other artifacts including an
impressive array of military uniforms and weaponry from ev-
ery confict since 1776. Also featured are Victorian art glass and
furniture, correspondence from well-known public fgures and
hundreds of works of art by Impressionist artist Myrwyn Ea-
ton, a Strawberry Point native.
The most recent addition to the museum is a fve-story Co-
lonial dollhouse that opens from the front to reveal 17 fully fur-
nished rooms. The house, which took more than two years to
complete, stands eight feet tall.
Strawberry Point is also the home of the historic Franklin
Hotel, which has been recently returned to its 1902-era splen-
dor. And youll fnd two city parks there, as well. Inger Park
has a band shell and picnic area with swings. Campbell Park is
located next to the towns swimming pool. It has tennis courts,
picnic area, playground equipment and shelter houses.
Backbone State Park, the oldest state park in Iowa, is located
just four miles south of Strawberry Point. Dedicated in 1919,
this is a 1,750-acre area with many buildings constructed by the
Civilian Conservation Corps in the 30s. The park ofers beauti-
ful hiking rails for all skill levels as well as boating, fshing and
camping.
Clayton County Fair
announces entertainers
Country and classic rock music will fll the air at the
160
th
Clayton County Fair in National, where three
groups will give free concerts.
The frst performance is Thursday, July 31, at 8:30
p.m. with Josh Thompson. Thompsons live shows have
earned him a solid fan base and gained him plenty of
respect from those other acts that dared to follow him,
including Brad Paisley, Eric Church, Justin Moore and
Skynyrd, all of whom have taken Thompson on the road.
Thompsons vocals are the vehicle, but its his songwrit-
ing that propelled him into a country career
Country music artist John Anderson takes the stage
on Friday, August 1, at 8:30 p.m. Montgomery has a long
string of hits and a trophy room full of awards. Ander-
son released the single Straight Tequila Night, and it
shot to No. 1, setting the stage for fve more years of hits,
including Mark Knopfers When It Comes to You,
Seminole Wind and the No. 1 Money in the Bank.
This record spawned numerous nominations, including
Male Vocalist, Song of the Year and Album of the Year.
Wrapping up the musical entertainment portion of
the fair is the rock group Scott Rose & Plead the Fifth,
who will perform Sunday, August 3, beginning at 6 p.m.
This local group is a Northeast Iowa favorite.
In addition to these concerts, the fair has scheduled
teen dances July 31-August 2, beginning at 10 p.m.; a fag-
raising, Fair Queen pageant and 4-H style show, July 30 at
6:30 p.m.; a demolition derby on August 2 at 1 p.m.; a bull
bash, also August 2, at 7 p.m.; and a tractor pull, August
3 at 11 a.m.
A midway with a dozen rides and games of chance will
be ofered, as well.
Fair admission is available by the day or for the week.
Theres no additional charge for entertainment or exhib-
its.
The Clayton County Fairgrounds are located 11 miles
northeast of downtown Elkader. Fair dates are July 29
through August 4. A complete list of events, including
livestock judging, can be found at www.claytoncounty-
fair.com.
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Clayton County: A
spirited place to visit
By Pam Reinig
If youre looking for a diferent sort of getaway or vacation
experience, consider a haunted tour of Clayton County. Ac-
cording to legend and even some frst-hand encounters, ghosts
wander through buildings and landscapes across the county.
Heres a look at some of them:
The old hotel that now houses Turkey River Mall was empty
for several years before Tim and Becky Dietzler bought it in
2004. A thin flm of dust had settled on fat surfaces of the
Elkader landmark, and former guest rooms had acquired a
musty, stale odor. Thats exactly what Tim and Becky expected
from a building long shuttered and unused. What they didnt
expect was something they discovered in a second-foor guest
room--something that continues to this day.
From the frst, this room had an overpowering smell of ci-
gar smoke and perfume, said Becky, standing in a room now
flled with collectibles ofered by one of her nearly 100 vendors.
Now its hit and miss: some days you cant smell anything and
some days its there again.
Everyone seems to know of at least one truly haunted place
where spirits arent confned to the one day of the year spent
celebrating them. In Northeast Iowa, they wander through and
around several places. Some are dark reminders of evil deeds
perpetuated near the haunted area while others, like the ghosts
at Turkey River Mall, are silent, friendly visitors.
Becky Dietzler is pictured in a second-foor room at Turkey River Mall that
may be occasionally inhabited by spirits.
Were not sure but we might have a ghost couple, Becky
said. On three occasions at exactly 4:50, Ive seen a woman
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dressed in 40s-style clothing walk in the front door and up the
stairs, but Ive never seen her leave. We also had a customer say
she saw a dapperly attired gentleman accompanied by a lady in
Victorian clothing going up the stairs to the third foor.
On a regular basis, someoneor somethingturns out
lights ahead of Tim as he closes the store down for the night.
The couple frequently hear footsteps overhead when they
know the building is empty and once, a mirror was moved from
the wall above a dresser to the foor in front of it. During the
renovation process, tools were often shifted from one place to
another. Several customers have also commented on experi-
encing things of a paranormal nature as they wander through
the cavernous shop. One shopper heard a voice faintly calling
out the name Virginia.
Though Becky and Tim have heard rumors of a suicide in
the hotel many years ago, they havent been able to prove it.
Though generally silent, their ghosts are sometimes mischie-
vous. They are never scary or malicious.
There also appears to be a benevolent ghost at the historic
Franklin Hotel in Strawberry Point. The elegant, Victorian-
style structure, now owned by Doug and Kris Schmidt, is al-
legedly home to a 1920s spirit thought to have been a work-
ing girl. According to hotelier Schmidt, one evening a couple
came into the hotel and immediately sensed a presence. They
both agreed that the presence seemed upset that a mirror that
had once been one of her favorite fxtures had been moved.
Other hotel guests have heard inexplicable noises and even
Schmidt, who claims not to believe in ghosts, once saw a fgure
wearing a long lavender gown walking from the lobby to the
dining room.
The Iowa Road Guide to Haunted Locations by Chad Lew-
is and Terry Fisk lists two local places believed to be inhabited
by spirits.
At Lovers Leap in Elkader, people have reported seeing an
apparition of a beautiful young Indian woman standing at the
edge of the clif. It might be ghost of White Cloud, the daugh-
ter of an Indian chief who fell in love with a white settler. Ac-
cording to legend, warriors from her tribe, who disapproved of
the relationship, ambushed the settler, beat him viciously and
left him for dead. When White Cloud learned of the attack,
she committed suicide by jumping of the clif known today as
Lovers Leap.
Mossy Glen near Strawberry Point reportedly has more
ghosts per square acre than anywhere in Iowa, according to
Lewis and Fisk. At least six spirits are believed to haunt the
trails. They include a man who took his own life by plunging
into a muddy sinkhole, a traveling peddler who was robbed and
murdered by area residents in the 1850s; an attorneys widow
who died under suspicious circumstances; the attorney himself,
who one day rode into the glen and was never heard from again;
and a broken-hearted young woman named Lucinda, who left a
single rose on the path near a clif before leaping to her death.
All of these incidents reportedly occurred in the mid-19th cen-
tury.
The ghost of a 1936 murder victim, Daniel Shine, is also said
to haunt the area. He was the victim of a vicious family plot to
kill him and take ownership of his 80-acre farm.
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Before McDonalds, Hardees, Wendys, KFC, A&W, Pizza Hut,
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The mouthwatering aroma of steamed hamburgers and onions
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throughout the summer, thanks to the iconic hamburger stand at
118 E. Blackhawk Ave.
Petes has been cooking up The Worlds Best Hamburgers
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you can have ketchup, mustard or your preference of condiments
added just before the staff packages up your burger and slides it
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writing home about.
The popular spot got its start when Pete Gokey himself fried
and served up his specialty hamburgers at a local firemens party
at Foley Brothers Saloon, located just about a block away from
the current stand. Today, Petes Hamburgers is known across the
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Located on the island in Prairie du Chien, the St. Feriole Island Gardens
are the perfect place to take a stroll and enjoy the beautiful 10-acre garden
tended by volunteers. The gardens include various settings such as an ar-
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A free music series, Concerts on the River, will be held at Lawler
Park, along the riverfront on St. Feriole Island, in Prairie du Chien, begin-
ning Friday and Saturday, June 13 and 14, and each Thursday night there-
after through July. From 6:30 to 8 p.m., a free concert will be ofered each
week for a total of nine concerts showcasing a variety of the areas top
musical talents. The Prairie du Chien Parks and Recreation Department
and Jaycees are sponsoring the concert series. Bring your lawn chairs, blan-
kets and snacks. For more information, call the parks and rec department
at (608) 326-7207.
The concerts will take place as follows:
June 13 & 1488 miles an Hour (Friday 6-10 p.m.) Rock n roll fun!
Saturday (TBA) Both events held in conjunctoin with the Jaycees Flea
Market.
June 19River City Connections, the areas top Dixieland jazz band
will give you a chance to get that Big Easy feel.
June 26 16 Strings and a StickThis local trio, which includes a fd-
dle, will get your toes tapping and hands clapping as they will play a mix of
country, Celtic, bluegrass and Cajun.
July 10Wind in the BarleyA mix of Irish folk and traditional 60s
and 70s rock n roll. Come check out the band everybody is talking about.
July 12Roseville Community BandAs part of their 50th anniver-
sary, this 50-member band, recognized as one of the Upper Midwests
best, will provide an array of entertaining music right before the annual
freworks anda s part of the War of 1812 Battle of Prairie du Chien.
July 17Grilled Cheese ExperienceThese guys from DeSoto will
crank up the heat and provide some of the best rock n roll up and down
the river.
July 24Guttenberg German BandThis is the areas top authentic
German band with plenty of polka music to go around.
July 31River City RuckusThis last concert showcases Prairie du
Chiens top musicians playing a great variety of music.
Free weekly concert
series at Lawler Park
The south gazebo at Lawler Park is a beautiful site for this free concert series.
Hubbards Fishing Float
Due to its excellent location, Hubbards Fishing Float offers the best area
fshing by a dam site. Above, proprietor Bill Hubbard Jr. holds a nice wall-
eye. Hubbards Fishing Float is located below Lock and Dam 9 south of
Lynxville on Highway 35. More info can be obtained by calling (608) 732-
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The Trail of Presidents, a tree planting project that has connected to
the community the 22 presidents who have lived in or visited Prairie du
Chien, are located on St. Feriole Island, adjacent to the Mississippi River
Sculpture Park. The public is invited.
This special project of the St. Feriole Island Memorial Gardens has
brought nature and history together by recognizing each of the 22 U.S.
presidents with either a white or red oak tree. Each tree is marked with a
plaque that explains the presidents tie to Prairie du Chien and the name
of the local person(s), club or business who sponsored the tree. The oak
tree represents Americas national tree.
The original vision for the project started with a simple idea from Prai-
rie du Chien resident, John Mundt. He approached local green thumbs
Tom and Cathie Nelson to help implement this American Dream.
The presidents included in the trail are Andrew Jackson, William
Henry Harrison, Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore, James Buchanan,
Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, James Garfeld, Grover Cleve-
land, Benjamin Harrison, William McKinley, Woodrow Wilson, Calvin
Coolidge, Herbert Hoover, Harry S. Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower,
John F. Kennedy, Richard M. Nixon, Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush,
Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.
Also included is the only president of the Confederacy, Jeferson
Davis, who was stationed in the community early in his military career.
President of Mexico, Vicente Fox, was educated at Campion Jesuit High
School.
The Trail of Presidents is associated with the Trees of History pro-
gram on St. Feriole Island. Many notable people have lived here or
stopped here on their journeys. These programs have matched selected
people with trees that help tell their stories.
Trees represent Trail of
Presidents who have visited
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Narrated Battle: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 2:30 p.m.
Evening Ball with live period music Saturday
Archaeological Dig of Fort Crawford
Battle of Prairie du Chien exhibits at
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Many more events/activities associated
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Area Attractions
Barnyard 9 Golf Course 32800 County Road K, Prairie du Chien.
(608) 326-2141 Hours: Open daily.
Bear Foot Bay Indoor Water Park 1801 Cabelas Lane, Prairie du
Chien, located in Country Inn and Suites. (608) 326-5700 Hours:
8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Cassville Car Ferry Located in Cassville, Wisconsin. (608) 725-5180
Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., but call ahead; ferry is closed during high
waters.
Fort Crawford Museum 717 S. Beaumont Road, Prairie du Chien.
(608) 326-6960 Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last tour at 4 p.m.)
Hofman Hall 1600 Wacouta Avenue, Prairie du Chien. (608) 326-
7207 Hours vary.
Hubbards Fishing Float Located near the Lynxville Lock & Dam #9
at 101 Spillway Road, Harpers Ferry, Iowa. (608) 732-1084
Kickapoo Indian Caverns Highway 60, Wauzeka, 15 miles Southeast
of Prairie du Chien. (608) 875-7723 Hours: Tours at 11 a.m., 2 p.m.
and 4 p.m.
La Riviere Park 62036 Vineyard Coulee Road, Prairie du Chien. Park
info: Dennis Kirschbaum at (608) 326-2718. Horse trails/camping
info: Ivan Ho and (608) 326-0005 Hours: 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. Ex-
ception for registered campers.
Lynxville Lock & Dam #9 Highway 35 North, Lynxville.
Mississippi River Sculpture Park and St. Feriole Memorial Gardens
St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien. Hours: Open dawn to dusk.
Prairie du Chien Country Club US Highway 18, 4.5 miles South of
Prairie du Chien. (608) 326-6707; Golfng Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Prairie Fun Land La Point Street, Prairie du Chien. (608) 326-0888
Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
River View Park Observation Deck Located on Highway 35 North,
on the Great River Road, Ferryville.
Star Cinema Highway 18/35 South, Prairie du Chien. (608) 326-4541
Matinees and evening shows.
Villa Louis Historic Site 521 N. Villa Louis Road (St. Feriole Island),
Prairie du Chien. (608) 326-2721 Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last
tour at 4 p.m.)
Wacouta Aquatic Park and Fort Fun
1401 E. Wells, Prairie du Chien. (608) 326-7207 Hours: Call for spe-
cifc programing times.
Wisconsin Great River Road Hwy 35 along the Mississippi River
includes Pierce, Pepin, Bufalo, Trempealeau, La Crosse, Vernon,
Crawford and Grant counties. (800) 658-9480
Wyalusing State Park 13801 State Park Lane, Bagley. (608) 996-2261
Hours: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Please note: Hours/rates of area attractions subject to change.
Hook & Ladder Family Fishing & Paddling Night: Co-
sponsored by the PdC Fire Department and & Great River Paddlers
Club. Bring the whole family for a night of hands-on fshing, canoe-
ing, and kayaking fun as instruction will be given to those wanting
to get a sampling of these great leisure programs. All equipment will
be provided. Firemendogs, chips, and beverage included for a great
night on the river for all ages at Washington Street Park. Wednesday,
June 18, 5:30-7 pm.- Fee: $2 Per Person Pre-registration required.
Youth Fishing Derby: Co-sponsored by Prairie Rod & Gun
Club and Starks Sports Shop Summer derby: Sunday, July 20 5-7 pm.
Fall Fishing Derby: Sunday, Sept. 21 5-7 pm. Equipment & bait avail-
able. Call 326-7207 for more information. Fee: $2.00 Per Person
Great River Paddlers Club: This club paddles sections of the
lower Wisconsin River, Mississippi River backwaters locally in Wis-
consin and Iowa, as well as some smaller inland rivers in our area,
such as the Yellow and Kickapoo. Sunday paddles begin at 10 am at
the designated boat landing and are usually 3 hours long. For further
information, contact Sally Marshall at 608-326-0542, or e-mail: ti-
gerlilly4434@yahoo.com.
Outdoor Adventure Day Camp: This day camp setting on
historic St. Feriole Island will allow participants ages 8-12 the op-
portunity to learn about how the settlers of PdC lived and how we
now enjoy the Mississippi River. Hands-on experiences with archery,
fshing and canoeing will make this a fun experience for all. All ses-
sions at Washington Street Park and meet Mondays - Thursdays, July
21-24, 1-4 pm. Res. Fees: $20 Non-Res. Fees: $30
Family and youth outdoor
recreation in Prairie du Chien
OPEN DAILY: May-October 9am-4pm
717 South Beaumont Rd Prairie du Chien, WI 608-326-6960
www.fortcrawfordmuseum.com
Owned & operated by the Prairie du Chien Historical Society
Site of Second Fort Crawford 1829-1856.
Exhibits: Dr. William Beaumont, War of 1812, Civil War Hospitals
& Wisconsin Regiments.
Mississippi Steamboats, Clamming, Wisconsin Railroads
Wyalusing State
Park offers great
natural beauty,
hiking, camping,
star gazing, fishing
Wyalusing State Park, a 2,674
acre park located on bluf tops
500 feet above the confuence
of the Wisconsin and Mississippi
rivers, ofers all that one would
expect of a state park, plus one
additional feature that is unique
to the Wisconsin State Park
System an observatory.
Volunteers at Lawrence L.
Huser Astronomy Center ofer
astronomy classes to the public,
followed by an opportunity to
gaze at the stars through the on-
site telescopes.
In addition to stargazing,
Wyalusing ofers a boat ramp,
camping and picnic facilities, 12
scenic trails varying in length and
dif culty, outstanding birding op-
portunities and a fve-mile marked
canoe trail. The park naturalist of-
fers interpretive programs most
weekends from May through
mid-October. Guided canoe trips,
bird and fower hikes and slide
programs are just a few of the pro-
grams ofered.
Annual sticker fees for this or
any Wisconsin State Park are $25
for residents, $35 for non-resi-
dents and $10 for senior citizens.
Daily fees are $7 for residents and
$10 for non-residents.
For more information about
programs or other services at
the park, call (608) 996-2261,
visit the website at wyalusing.org
or friendsofwyalusingstatepark.
blogspot.com.
The sixth annual Cajun Fest will be held June 6 and 7 on St. Feriole
Island in Prairie du Chien. The Cajun Fest is a celebration of Cajun
food and music. The festival runs in conjunction with the annual Earl
Mayer Memorial Blackhawk Mile, which will be held on June 6, at 7
p.m.
After the run, enthusiasts are encouraged to stay in town and enjoy
the wonderful food and, of course, the music of Cajun bands.
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The arrival of May means the
opening of farmers markets. With
weekly markets in Prairie du Chien,
Gays Mills, Ferryville, Marquette,
McGregor and Monona, area locals
and visitors alike will have plenty
of opportunities to purchase fresh,
locally-grown and made products.
Prairie du Chien
Prairie du Chien ofers three op-
tions: West Side Farmers Market,
Prairie Street Farmers Market and
Blackhawk Junction Farmers Mar-
ket.
The West Side Farmers Market
is located to the east of the Main
Street/U.S. Highway 18 and Wiscon-
sin Street intersection, across from
the Tourist Information Center. It
is open every Saturday and Sunday,
from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. from May
through October. Jim and Barb Fox,
of Monona, Iowa, are in their 10th
season of providing fresh produce,
fowers, plants, baked goods, small
crafts and more to customers shop-
ping their market. Their hanging
baskets, sweet Missouri peaches and
Gays Mills apples are among the
most popular items at their market
throughout the season, though their
produce and other oferings are as
vast and fresh as any other.
Weve had people from all over
the world at our market, Jim Fox
said. Places like Russia, Australia,
Japan, South Africa, Sweden, Ha-
waii. Its exciting to see where our
customers come from and talk to
them about why theyre here.
The Prairie Street Farmers Mar-
ket is held each Saturday from 7:30
a.m. until 12 p.m. in the parking lot
next to Sports World at the Black-
hawk Avenue/Beaumont Road inter-
section. This is the markets ffth sea-
son, which spans from May through
October. Depending on the season,
youll fnd diferent varieties of local-
ly produced fruits, vegetables, meats,
cheese, eggs, bakery products, cider,
maple syrup, honey, fowers, herbs
and prepared foods made with local
ingredients. Live entertainment at
the market is the third Saturday of
every month, from 9:30 to 11 a.m.
For more information, visit prairies-
treetfarmersmarket.com or fnd the
market on Facebook.
The Blackhawk Junction Farm-
ers Market is open on Blackhawk
Avenue East every Saturday, from
Plants, produce aplenty at area farmers markets
6:30 to 11:30 a.m., from mid-May
through mid-September. Barb Fox
also runs this market, which carries
many of the same items as the West-
side market.
Gays Mills
The Gays Mills Farmers Market,
which launches May 14, will be held
each Wednesday, from 2:30 to 6
p.m., in the Gays Mills Lions shelter
on Main Street near the bridge.
Vendors will bring organic and
sustainably grown vegetables and
fruits, honey, cheese and goats milk
products, jams, jellies, pickles and
other preserved products.
They will also have vegetable and
bedding plants. You can fnd snacks
and supper items, as well as rolls and
other baked goods.
Seasonal recipes are provided
and special events are announced
throughout the season.
Ferryville
Ferryvilles Market in the Park
opens for the 13th season in Sugar
Creek Park, Highway 35 on the
south side of Ferryville. This year it
will open on Friday, May 16, as part
of Rummage along the River. Then
it will be every Saturday from 9 a.m.
to 3 p.m. through October, weather
permitting.
The market is truly a farmers
market with Amish produce, baked
goods, quilts and baskets every
week. Vendors will also have crafts
and resale items. Crawford County
food vouchers are redeemable at any
of the vendors throughout the year.
Vendors are always welcome and
local plants and produce are espe-
cially desirable as they become avail-
able.
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Prairie Villa Rendezvous a great time for all
There are many colorful characters at the Prairie Villa Rendezvous each
June.
Prairie du Chien, the second
oldest city in Wisconsin, has many
events throughout the summer
that celebrate the areas rich his-
tory and none is bigger than the
Annual Prairie Villa Rendezvous.
The Rendezvous with its many
colorful re-enactors will send visi-
tors back to a Prairie du Chien as
it looked in the early 1800s as a
fur trading town along the trade
route of the Mighty Mississippi,
where settlers, soldiers, Native
Americans, the French and the
British co-mingled as they shaped
American History.
The Rendezvous begins this
year on June 12, but the vast ma-
jority of activities are held on June
13, 14, and 15. The Rendezvous
attracts hundreds of participants
and thousands of visitors each
year for three days of early 1800s
reenactment.
Participants re-enact the ren-
dezvous that took place more
than 200 years ago near where
the stately grounds of the Villa
Louis is now located on St. Feriole
Island. Mountain men, fur trap-
pers, fur traders and others came
from throughout the continent to
trade with the Native Americans
and each other, and in the pro-
cess, were known to have a rootin
tootin good time as competitions
such as shooting, knife throwing
and hatchet throwing naturally
cropped up.
These competitions also exist
today and visitors can view the
black powder rife shoot, hawk
throw, knife throw, primitive bow
shoot and a baking contest as well
as demonstrations of blacksmith-
ing, arrowhead carving, beadmak-
ing and many others.
Visitors are also treated to ear-
ly musical styles, square dancing,
Native American hoop dancing
and music.
Most participants stay in au-
thentic lodges or tents but there
are lots available for modern
camping accommodations, in-
cluding RVs.
The Prairie Villa Rendezvous
is one of the largest trade rendez-
vous in the Midwest. For more
information, call 608-822-6916.
This year marks the 200th an-
niversary of the Battle of Prairie
du Chien (1814), which was the
only battle of the 32-month War
of 1812 to be fought on Wiscon-
sin soil. The British won the battle
but eventually lost the territory
that became the state of Wiscon-
sin.
To commemorate the citys
role in this historic confict, a lo-
cal Bicentennial Committee is
planning events and awareness ef-
forts for the public to enjoy this
spring, summer and fall.
There will be many fun events
as part of the Bicentennial Cel-
ebration. One will be able to see
and experience people, structures,
happenings that are unique to
Prairie du Chien. Many, such as
the homes, cemeteries, and bat-
tlefeld cannot be found anywhere
else in Wisconsin or the upper
Mississippi area, said Mary An-
toine, president of the Prairie du
Chien Historical Society. What
we have is unique, worthy of brag-
ging rights. There are not many
places where one can drive just a
few blocks and visit early French-
Canadian log houses, see a battle
between Americans and British,
walk the same grounds as Black
Hawk and William Clark (and Ze-
bulon Pike, Zachary Taylor, Jefer-
son Davis, Ulysses S. Grant, Elea-
nor Roosevelt, to name just a few
of the national fgures who have
been in Prairie du Chien.)
The War of 1812 Battle of
Prairie du Chien reenactment,
July 19 and 20, chronicles the
events through live action of the
assault by a British garrison on
U.S. Fort Shelby in the summer of
1814.
Beginning at 7 p.m. on Satur-
Bicentennial Celebration to honor
the War of 1812 Battle of Prairie du Chien
The War of 1812 Battle of Prairie du Chien is commemo-
rated every year on the historic Villa Louis grounds on
St. Feriole Island. This year, in celebration of the bicen-
tennial of the 1814 battle, the historic re-enactment will
take place (July 19-20) at the Villa Louis once again. But
also, a multitude of unique and historical events are be-
ing planned or restructured this year to honor the bicen-
tennial and involve the public in the enjoyment.
day, July 19, and on Sunday, July
20, at 2:30 p.m., men and women
dressed in period clothing depict-
ing U.S. military personnel, the
French military, the British mili-
tary and Native Americans will
reenact the battle at Fort Shelby.
The event is not only entertaining
for the whole family, it is very edu-
cational as well, as a commentator
describes the scene as the battle
unfolds before your eyes and ears.
One also learns about the events
that led up to the battle, the bat-
tles aftermath, and why Prairie du
Chien was strategic to both sides
of the Atlantic Ocean.
A small group of American sol-
diers eventually lost the battle,
which was fought in large part over
control of the booming fur trade
during that period. There were no
casualties but there were wound-
ed, including an American soldier
who had his fngers chopped of
by a Native American. The victo-
rious British commander renamed
Fort Shelby after himself as Fort
McKay. After the war ended, the
British burned down the fort be-
fore feeing the area. The United
States once again took control in
1816 and rebuilt the fort as Fort
Crawford. In addition to the reen-
actment of the battle, visitors can
tour throughout the morning the
camps of the Americans and Brit-
ish as soldiers conduct exercises,
raise fags and undergo marching
drills in a manner depicting life in
the military camps of 1814.
For more information, call
(608) 326-2721 or visit villalouis.
wisconsinhistory.org.
Sunday, June 29, 1:30 p.m., Bits and Pieces
Celebrate the bicentennial of the Battle of Prairie du Chien
with music by Mike McCoy, of Prairie du Chien, and a pre-
sentation on the newly restored pattern 1827 Cannon. It will
be unveiled and fred for the frst time since the Civil War.
Sat., July 12, War of 1812 Music and History
Villa Louis will kick of a week of War of 1812 programs
with patriotic-music and a historical performance on its west
lawn. Learn what was going on during the War of 1812 from
Dolley Madison. Free of charge. Bring your lawn chair and
picnic basket.
Fri., July 11 - Fri., July 18, Villa Louis Walking Tours
Daily morning walking tours of St. Feriole Island and the
Villa Louis. Learn about the people and the land at the cen-
ter of the Battle of Prairie du Chien. Tours include a stop at
the planned archaeological dig taking place on the Villa Louis
lawn, working with the remains of Ft. Shelby and Old Ft.
Crawford. Reservations required, space is limited. Admission
fee (includes tour of Villa Louis).
Sun., July 13, 2 p.m., Thurs., July 17, 4 p.m., Cruises
Learn more about the war of 1812 Battle of Prairie du Chien
as you cruise on the Mississippi River. Villa Louis is part-
nering with Mississippi Explorer Cruises to ofer this unique
take on local history. Admission fee. mississippiexplorer.com.
Sept. 12-13, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cannons at the Fort
Annual living history event at the Fort Crawford Museum.
Historic interpreters present life in Prairie du Chien from
the time of the fur trade through the Civil War with Native
American storytelling, music and dancing, craft demonstra-
tions, open-fre cooking, and musket and cannon fring.
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Lie back in your chair during
the day or kick up your heels by the
stage at night. No matter how you
choose to take in the Prairie
Dog Blues Festival on Friday
and Saturday, July 25-26, in
Prairie du Chien, the music is
bound to keep you movin and
groovin all weekend long.
As always, the lineup will
feature a variety of global tal-
ent, playing everything from
Chicago blues, West Coast
jump, hard-driving Mississippi
Hill country blues, and New
Orleans horns to Texas boo-
gie, zydeco, gospel and blues
rock.
The quality of the en-
tertainment at our festival is
some of the best in the world,
especially for anybody who is
into music. Its labeled a blues
festival but its really more
broad-based than that, said
Todd Yeomans, president of
the Prairie Dog Blues Festival.
Weve had some of the best rock
guitarists anywhere that people
of all ages would love seeing. The
bands we have draw people from
20 years old on up. Theres a rea-
son why people are coming from
30 states and a couple foreign
countries to Prairie du Chien for
this event.
This years headliners include
singer/guitarist Samantha Fish Fri-
day at 11 p.m. and Canadian blues/
rock guitarist Anthony Gomes
Saturday at 10:30 p.m. Gomes has
played the Prairie Dog before.
The main stage lineup for 2014
includes:
Friday, July 25: 5 p.m.-Big N
Tasty, 7 p.m.-Howard & The
White Boys, 9 p.m.-Southern Hos-
pitality, 11 p.m.-Samantha Fish.
Saturday, July 26: 12:30 p.m.-
TBA, 2:30 p.m.-The Cashbox
Kings, 4:30 p.m.-Jimmi & the
Band of Souls, 6:30 p.m.-Lil
Ed & the Blues Imperials, 8:30
p.m.-Carolyn Wonderland,
10:30 p.m.-Anthony Gomes.
Every year, some of the
coolest, most interactive
bands perform on stage in
the beer tent. One band each
day is featured in the tent in
between main stage sets. This
year, Fridays tent band will be
the Ori Naftaly Band (from
Israel), while Saturdays will be
the Lionel Young Band.
In the spacious park-like
setting of St. Feriole Island,
the Prairie Dog is a place
where the cold drinks, special-
ty foods and friendly people
are aplenty.
For more information
about the festival, including
entry into the bean bag and vol-
leyball tournaments held on the
fest grounds, visit www.prairiedog-
blues.com or fnd the festival on
Facebook.
All music lovers will dig Prairie Dog fest
You wont fnd a more laid-back festival than the Prairie Dog Blues Festival on St. Feri-
ole Island in Prairie du Chien. This years event will be July 25-26.
Riverside Square, Hwy. 18 South,
Prairie du Chien, WI (608) 326-5111 Open 6 am - 10 pm
Zinkle's
Full Service Meat Department: Fresh cuts every day
Complete Deli: Fresh Salads,
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Full Service Floral: The Blooming Basket
carries unique gift ideas & everyday fresh fowers
Along with
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St. Feriole Island
Prairie du Chien , WI
June 12, 13, 14 & 15, 2014
Sponsored by Big River Long Rifes, Inc.
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Local Advertising Funded by
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ONE OF THE LARGEST TRADE RENDEZVOUS IN THE MIDWEST
Traditional Period Furniture Clothing Crafts
Blacksmith Pottery Food Music
Educational Demonstrations Native American Wedding
Knife n Hawk Throw Black Powder Competition
Womens Games Cooking Contest Childrens Games
Prizes Old Tyme Photos
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New disc golf course
Visitors to the Prairie du Chien area this summer have numerous events and
outdoor activities to choose from. Something new that people might wish
to try their hand at is the disc golf course on St. Feriole Island. The 18-hole
course was completed last year with funds raised by the Prairie du Chien
Kiwanis Club. Disc golfers of all ages can enjoy a leisurely stroll through
the pleasant grounds of St. Feriole Island while making pars, birdies, and
hopefully not too many bogies. The disc golf course is free. Golfers can use
their own discs or rent them from the Parks and Recreation Department.
(326-7207)
Come to Prairie du Chien and catch a fsh as big as you are! The fshing is
world class in Pool 10 as evidenced by this big fathead catfsh.
World class fshing
4 miles north of Prairie
du Chien on Hwy. 35
open daily at 11 am
(Closed Monday)
New lunch special:
Gourmet Grilled Cheese
Full menu served all day 1/2 lb. burgers to 14 oz. ribeye
Peel & eat shrimp or Cajun shrimp
Friday night fsh fry Saturday night prime rib
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Join us for a drink on our new deck overlooking
the blufs and enjoy our new waterfall
A lot for everyone to enjoy
at Prairie du Chien area parks
Ef gy Mounds National Mon-
umentThe monument is located
three miles north of Marquette,
Iowa, of Highway 76 and is open
year round. Ef gy Mounds Na-
tional Monument was established
on Oct. 25, 1949, by President
Trumans proclamation to preserve
outstanding examples of a prehis-
toric American Indian mound
building culture. This culture
regularly constructed mounds in
the shapes of mammals, birds and
reptiles. The monument contains
2,526 acres with 206 mounds of
which 31 are ef gies. The visitor
center contains museum exhibits,
a video presentation, and book
sales outlet. Visitors may look at
the mounds, see spectacular views
from blufs along the Mississippi
River and experience more than
100 acres of prairie by walking
along some of the 14 miles of hik-
ing trails. In the summer months,
ranger led programs are available.
Phone (563) 873-3491, ext. 202.
Harpers Ferry, Iowa. www.nps.gov.
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St. Feriole IslandLocated
on the west side of Prairie du
Chien and accessed via Blackhawk
Avenue or Washington Street, this
is the site of the earliest Euro-
American settlement on the Up-
per Mississippi, the island evolved
into the citys colorful Fourth
Ward. Persistent fooding in the
1960s and 70s prompted reloca-
tion of more than 100 homes and
businesses resulting in the island
becoming a public park. Today it
features numerous historic sites,
event venues and recreational op-
portunities, including the Villa
Louis Historic Site, Mississippi
River Sculpture Park and St. Feri-
ole Island Memorial Gardens. The
island hosts many special events
throughout the season. St. Feriole
Island is an ideal destination for
walking, biking, picnicking, bird-
watching and boating. To reserve
park shelters, contact the city of
Prairie du Chien at (608) 326-
7207.
La Riviere ParkA 300-acre
city park managed for its natural
beauty and wildlife, provides six
miles of hiking trails, nature view-
ing, bird watching, cross-country
skiing, archery area, free primitive
camping, picnic area, and shelter
house. The barn can be rented
for special activities and events.
Horse camping (in designated
area) with water and 30 electrical
hookups on a frst come frst serve
basis. No reservations. Donations
accepted. For horse trail condi-
tions, call (608) 326-0005 or
(608) 734-3692. Horse camp at
62048 Vineyard Coulee Rd., Prai-
rie du Chien. www.lariviereriders.
com.
Lawler ParkLocated on the
west side of St. Feriole Island in
Prairie du Chien, this park fea-
tures gardens, picnicking and a
river walk with interpretive mark-
ers detailing the many layers of
Prairie du Chien history. The park
is named for railroad tycoon, busi-
nessman and philanthropist John
Lawler, best known for building
an innovative pontoon railroad
bridge. Picnic shelters may be re-
served by calling the city parks de-
partment at (608) 326-7207.
Pikes Peak State ParkOne
of Iowas most beautiful state
parks located on the highest bluf
of the Mississippi River. Popular
scenic overlook. A favorite spot of
photographers who take majestic
shots of two great rivers in any
season or weather. Also contains
77 campsites, picnic grounds,
waterfall, hiking and nature trails.
Named for Lt. Zebulon Pike,
Army surveyor of the Mississippi
in 1805 who suggested a fort be
built on this site. The park does
not charge an entrance fee. 15316
Great River Road, McGregor,
Iowa. (563) 873-2341.
Mount HosmerA 25-acre
wooded park overlooking the
Mississippi River at Lansing,
Iowa. Spectacular views of the
river and its backwaters as well as
vistas of three states can be seen
from two overlooks. The bridge
at Lansing, 30 miles north of the
Marquette-Jolliet Bridge in Prairie
du Chien, is the northern gateway
to Crawford County.
Nelson Dewey State Park
Located in Cassville, the park fea-
tures a panoramic overlook of the
Mississippi River. Indian mounds,
camping, hiking, bird and wildlife
observation area. Park informa-
tion: (608) 725-5374. Camping
reservations (888) 947-2757.
Yellow River State Forest
One of the nations most pictur-
esque regions, with 8,500 acres
of timbered hills and valleys, this
destination is located north of
Marquette, Iowa, just of High-
way 76. Biking trails, hiking trails,
equestrian trails, plus many miles
of snowmobile and cross-country
ski trails. Picnic and camping ar-
eas. Open for hunting and fsh-
ing. Open year round. (563) 586-
2254.
Upper Miss RefugeThe
Upper Mississippi River National
Wildlife and Fish Refuge provides
many opportunities to hunt, fsh,
camp, watch wildlife or enjoy a
lazy afternoon. Highlights in the
Prairie du Chien area include the
Sturgeon Slough Hiking Trail, (one
mile trail) accessed from the rest
stop located on Highway 18 be-
tween Prairie du Chien and Mar-
quette. The McGregor District
Of ce is located along Business
Highway 18 between Marquette
and McGregor, Iowa. Displays
and information at the District
Of ce. www.fws.gov/midwest/Mc-
Gregor. (563) 873-3423.
Wacouta Aquatic Park & Fort
FunOutdoor swimming pool
with water slide, open mid June
through mid August. Picnic area,
playground, volleyball courts and
horseshoe pits. (608) 326-8071.
1401 E. Wells St., Prairie du
Chien.
Wyalusing State ParkThis
park is located 10 miles south of
Prairie du Chien. Features views
of the historic junction of the
Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers,
where Marquette and Jolliet land-
ed in 1673. The park, established
in 1917, now encompasses 2,628
acres. Park amenities: 109 family
campsites, indoor group camping
facilities, picnic facilities, 22 miles
of hiking and nature trails, scenic
overlooks, canoe and kayak rent-
als, bicycle paths, and cross-coun-
try skiing grails. Open year round.
(608) 996-2261.
The most unique atmosphere
in the second oldest city in
Wisconsin.
Friday Night Fish Fry
Saturday Night Prime Rib
Fresh Salad Bar Sandwiches
Broasted Chicken Steaks
Pizza Seafood Full Bar
Nightly Specials & More!
THE BARN
Join Us...
3 mi North of Prairie du Chien, WI on County K
(608) 326-4941
Store Hours: Monday - Thursday 10 - 6; Friday 10 - 6; Saturday 10 - 5; Sunday 12 - 4
the pickett fence
Your Creative Sewing Center
Janome Sewing &
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2,000+ Bolts of Fabulous
Quilting Fabrics
Patterns Notions Yarns
Classes - Sewing & Embroidery Clubs
Many inspiring samples and creative ideas!
Creative Sewing Center
In the heart of Downtown Prairie du Chien, WI
100 W. Blackhawk Ave. 326-4593 fencepostfabrics.com

Hwy 18/35 So., Prairie du Chien, WI 608-326-8400 800-326-4309
We have the areas best service technicians. They are experienced
ASE, Chrysler & Ford Certifed for prompt & courteous service.
VISIT OUR LOT!
or visit our website
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Large Selection of New and Quality Used
Cars and Trucks!!
While visiting the historic sites
of Prairie du Chien...stop by and enjoy
a slice of homemade pie (it's our specialty)
& a cup of coffee. Or for the hungry traveler:
We serve a complete line of terrifc
BREAKFAST ITEMS, SANDWICHES
AND A FULL DINNER MENU
NOON & EVENING SPECIALS
Saturday & Sunday
BREAKFAST BUFFET
7:30 am - 1:30 pm
OPEN DAILY at 6:00 a.m.
For Carryouts (608) 326-4346
531 N. Marquette Rd, Prairie du Chien, WI
www.HungryHouseCafe.com
bp SOUTH 1910 S. Marquette Rd (608)326-8155

ATM - ICE - BEER - POP
KRACHEY'S
Open 24 Hours/7 Days a Week
Pizza Snacks Showers Lounge Fax
Laser 4000 Touchless Car Wash
Manual Truck & Car Wash
E-85 Gas
Theres something for everyone at the Crawford County Fair at the Fair-
grounds in Gays Mills. This year, the fair will be held from Aug. 6-10. Bring
the whole family for some good old, wholesome hands-on fun and learning
experiences. More information can be found at (608) 326-0224 or at www.
crawfordcountywisconsinfair.com.
Learning and fun at
Crawford County Fair
Kickapoo Indian Caverns
the Midwests largest show cave
Kickapoo Indian Caverns, a centuries-old shelter used as much as
300 years ago by the Kickapoo Indians, is the largest show cave in the
Midwest, including Cave of the Mounds. Records of the cave date back
to the 1800s.
The Kickapoo Indians were closely related to the Sauk and Fox
tribes. Many Native American rel-
ics were found in the cave and are
on display in the cave museum.
The caves walls and ceilings
glisten with onyx and include a
stalactite chamber, the majestic
Cathedral Room which features a
mastadon leg bone in the 60-foot
tall ceiling, the Turquoise Room,
the Chamber of Lost Waters and
a subterrean lake as well as many
other unique features.
Visitors walk along safe, well-
lit concrete paths. Educational
guided tours are ofered from
Memorial Day weekend through
Oct. 31. Tours (no one-person
tours) begin at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and
4 p.m. daily. The facility is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Admis-
sion to the museum is free with cave admission.
The Kickapoo Indian Caverns are located of scenic Highway 60,
two miles west of Wauzeka and 15 miles east of Prairie du Chien. For
more information call (608) 875-7723 or visit www.kickapooindian-
caverns.com.
Camping Boating
golfing Swimming
Recreational Paradise!
32750 County Road K,
608-326-2141
Campground
has 350 campsites.
All sites have
sewer, electricity & water.
Approved by:
AAA Wheelers Woodalls
Facilities & Amenities
32 Par Golf Course
Full Service Marina
Swimming Pool & Wading Pool
Basketball Court Volleyball
Arcade Room Convenience Store
Cabin Rentals Planned Activities
Boat Launch Full Hook-Ups
Hot Showers & Clean Restrooms
Laundry Room Bar & Grill
Bait Shop
If youre looking for a theme
park adventure and you dont want
to drive for hours to fnd a fun at-
traction that fts the whole family,
consider making Prairie Fun Land
your destination.
Located on Paquette Street
just of the Highway 18 Bypass
in Prairie du Chien, Prairie Fun
Land ofers a variety of entertain-
ing activities and rides, including
an 18-hole miniature golf course,
a 250-yard golf driving range, go-
kart racing on an 1,100-foot race
track, electric bumper cars, bum-
per boats in water, a Water Wars
water balloon fght game, Jump-
shot trampoline basketball, arcade
games with prizes, food and much
more.
The attraction is open through
Memorial Day on Fridays from 2
to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m.
to 9 p.m., and Sundays from 10
a.m. to 8 p.m. After Memorial
Day, the grounds are open seven
days a week, from 10 a.m. to 10
p.m. until Labor Day.
Thrill seekers visiting Prairie
Fun Land can purchase tickets to
enjoy each of the activities. Group
rates are available if people call 24
hours in advance. On Thursdays
from 6-9 p.m., an unlimited ride
pass can be purchased for those
enthusiasts who wish to go on a
spree for the evening.
There are also several party
packages for groups interested in
taking advantage of Prairie Fun
Lands private, all-occasion room.
Randy and Paula Sheckler pur-
chased Prairie Fun Land from Ken
Hess in May of 2012. Together
with their son and manager, Kurt
Sheckler, they have worked to
make their new business a true
destination local and tourist fami-
lies.
They added the bumper boats
for youth 18 months and older
last year as well as the exciting
Jumpshot basketball activity. They
also welcome children under 5 to
golf and take a ride in a go-kart for
free with a paying adult.
We have something for the
little kids up through adults.
We really want to make it so the
whole family can have a good
time, Paula Sheckler said, adding
that people come from a 90-mile
radius to enjoy the park.
Local people who have never
checked it out need to come out
this summer, Sheckler said. They
dont have to drive to Wisconsin
Dells for a day-trip or a family
vacation, they can just come and
spend a couple of hours with us.
For more information, visit
prairiefunland.com.
A good family time at Prairie Fun Land
Among the many attractions available for fun-seekers at Prairie Fun Land is
the popular go-kart race track.
17th Annual
Prairie Dog
Blues Festival
Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin
2 Stages! 12 Bands!
July 25 & 26, 2014
Order Online -
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www.prairiedogblues.com or
888-567-1567
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when you attend these upcoming events:
Rendezvous, Blues Fest, Country on the River & Carriage Classic
936 S. Marquette Rd., Prairie du Chien, WI
608-326-4688
Open Mon-Fri at 7am; Sat & Sun at 8am
Winneshiek Bar & Grill
County K - 3 Miles North of Prairie du Chien, WI 608-326-2888

Friendly People Extensive Menu
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Where the FOOD is as
great as the VIEW!
Dine Outside on our Large Deck with Tiki Bar
Open at 6 am, 7 Days a Week
serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Prairie du Chien area golf courses offer plenty of challenging and fun holes.
For those who get their kicks
chasing the little white ball, Prai-
rie du Chien ofers a pair of beau-
tiful golf courses, one on each
end of town. Golfers visiting the
Prairie du Chien area often enjoy
a nice round of golf in the spring
and summer months including
April, May, June, July and August.
Six miles south of the city at
38485 Highway 18, lies The Prai-
rie du Chien Country Club, one
of the most scenic courses in the
area.
is open from March through No-
vember as weather permits and
ofers 18 challenging holes with
watered fairways. A practice green
and driving range are also avail-
able where golfers may work out
the kinks before hitting the links.
is open to the public all week
long. On Wednesdays, ladies have
preference for tee times, while on
Thursdays, the men have prefer-
ence.
Annual events include the Me-
morial Day Scramble, Nite Glow
Ball and the Ladies Invitational.
The club also caters to small wed-
dings and other special occasions.
For additional information,
prospective linksters can call
(608) 326-6707.
Another beautiful golf course is
The Barnyard Nine, located three
miles north of Prairie du Chien at
32800 County K. The Barnyards
huge silo can be easily seen from
Highway 35 North and serves
as a beacon to prospective golf-
ers. Linksters can also get to The
Barnyard Nine by heading north
on North Main Street from down-
town Prairie du Chien. Boaters on
the Mississippi River will also fnd
the course easily accessible.
Before or after golfng, one can
sit on the deck bordering The
Barnyards spacious clubhouse
and watch the mallards as they
frolic about the pond, where fsh
can also be seen swimming.
The Barnyard Nine features a
putting green and benches on all
nine holes. Golfers may enjoy the
relaxed atmosphere and a tasty
meal at The Barn Restaurant dur-
ing the evening following their
round of golf.
A number of celebrities have
played at The Barnyard Nine,
including astronaut Mark Lee
and NBA basketball player Raef
LaFrentz.
Open from March to Novem-
ber, The Barnyard Nine can be
reached at (608) 326-4941.
Great golfing
in Prairie du Chien
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Owned and operated by the Wisconsin Historical Society, and embracing 25 acres along the Mississippi River on St. Feriole Island, the Villa Louis site
includes the Villa Louis Mansion, restored grounds and gardens, the Fur Trade Museum, Wisconsins only War of 1812 battlefeld, and a museum store.
With more than 90 percent of its original contents, the Villa Louis is a textbook example of British Arts and Crafts design. The Villa Louis is open daily
from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guided tours are offered on the hour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call (608) 326-2721. The website is www.villalouis.org
The Villa Louis Mansion and Grounds
HUBBARDS
FISHING FLOAT & CAFE
Below Lock & Dam 9, Lynxville, WI
Spend a day fshing for...
Walleye Bass
Catfish Panfish
on the scenic
Mississippi River!
~ Fishing supplies & food available ~
For Reservations, call Bill Hubbard at
608-732-1084
Open daily at 11 am - Carryouts Available Visa, Discover & M/C Accepted
214 W. Blackhawk Ave., Downtown Prairie du Chien, WI
(608) 326-0639
Serving Sandwiches, Salads, Pasta, Steaks,
Fajitas & Seafood
Youll Love Our Homemade Appetizers!
Relax at the bar - try our Jumbo Margaritas
The Fort Crawford Museum
complex at Prairie du Chien, fo-
cuses on local history with an em-
phasis on Fort Crawford and Dr.
William Beaumont.
Prairie du Chiens history is
particularly unique because of its
strategic location near the Wis-
consin and Mississippi Rivers.
Prairie du Chien is the scene of
many events of national signif-
cance, beginning with Marquette
and Jolliets visit in 1673.
The U.S. Government autho-
rized the building of the Second
Fort Crawford in 1828, to replace
the original fort built on St. Feri-
ole Island in 1816. The new fort
was constructed with native stone
above the food plain. The frst
fort, being made of wood, had fre-
quently been ravaged by fooding
of the Mississippi River.
When completed, the fort
spread out for several blocks
and housed a garrison of several
hundred U.S. Army troops. Its
purpose was to settle problems
amongst the Indian Tribes or be-
tween Indians and whites on the
frontier of the United States. Un-
til 1856 it functioned as a mili-
tary fort and then as a recruiting
station during the Civil War. After
1856 it served other purposes un-
til it fell into disrepair.
A determined group known as
the Daughters of the American
Revolution purchased the prop-
erty in 1925. The hospital portion
of the Fort was reconstructed in
1933. It remains today as one part
of the Fort Crawford Museum.
The State Medical Society of
Wisconsin owned and operated
the Museum from 1960 to 1996.
At that time they transferred the
buildings and collections to the
Prairie du Chien Historical Soci-
ety. When the time came for the
local society to plan for the future
of the Museum, it was determined
that the main focal point of the
Museum would continue to be
on Dr. Wm. Beaumonts life and
the medical experiments he per-
formed.
There are three buildings that
comprise the Fort Crawford Mu-
seum. In the frst building is the
Visitors Center, where you will
be greeted by knowledgeable and
dedicated employees and volun-
teers that will help make your
The Fort Crawford Museum is located at 717 S. Beaumont Road in Prairie
du Chien.
visit an informative and pleasant
experience. This building houses
the Museum Store, which has on
hand numerous period items that
are meaningful reminders of your
visit. We have an extensive col-
lection of books and gift items as
well. There is also a Visitor Reg-
istration book and the only rest-
rooms on the grounds are located
in this building.
The second building is the
Fort Crawford Hospital, which
is the restored portion of Fort
Crawford. The hospital contains
a tribute to frontier and military
physician, Dr. Wm. Beaumont.
This exhibit displays a replicated
hospital ward and a large exhibit
of medical instruments. It also has
a 1900s dentist ofce and a Histo-
ry of Military medicine. Dr. Wm.
Beaumont performed some of the
frst ground-breaking experiment
surgical procedures on the gastric
system. He had a profound infu-
ence on medical procedures as we
know them today. These exhibits
are a must see for people inter-
ested in medical history.
In 1999, a very signifcant
event happened in Prairie du
Chien which had major impact on
the Fort Crawford Museum. The
second room in the Hospital is
devoted to the archaeological dig
that took place along Beaumont
Road on the front side of the Hos-
pital. This exhibit contains an im-
pressive diorama, wall mural and
paintings. Several artifacts were
discovered during the dig as well
as the stone foundation that was
once the Ofcers Quarters that
had been there originally. These
items are also showcased for easy
viewing.
The third building houses
many exhibits of interest. There is
an exhibit that depicts the clam-
ming industry, Native Ameri-
can artifacts, a Campion and St.
Marys Academy exhibit, along
with many others. A relatively new
exhibit was put on display three
years ago. This exhibit, titled
Tracking our Past, celebrates the
arrival of the Milwaukee and Mis-
sissippi Train to Prairie du Chien
in 1857. A large wall mural, paint-
ed by local artist John Mundt,
serves as the backdrop to railroad
artifacts, original certifcates and
many other period items that
allow the visitor to experience
the signifcance of this new form
of transportation to this area.
Until 1857, the river had played
the biggest part of transporting
goods, military personnel, and
visitors to Prairie du Chien.
The future looked brighter,
businesses prospered and dreams
became broader with the arrival of
the Railroad.
Exhibits are updated regularly
as new artifacts are donated. Mu-
seum tours can be done in two
ways. A visitor can either do a self-
guided tour or upon request can
receive a tour with a guide. The
Museum is handicap accessible.
Picnic tables are on the grounds
and light refreshments available in
the Museum Store.
Hours of operation are from
9 a.m. until 4 p.m. seven days a
week from May 1 through Octo-
ber 31. Special rates are available
for groups of 10 or more, students
and senior citizens. Each year the
Museum has many Special Events
that attract visitors, students and
families from around the country.
More information is available
about the Museum and the Spe-
cial Events in several ways.
Visit at 717 So. Beaumont
Rd., Prairie du Chien, WI. 53821
Write to P.O. Box 298, Prairie
du Chien, WI. 53821
Call (608) 326-6960
Visit the website: fortcraw-
fordmuseum.com
Email at ftcrawmu@mhtc.net
Brush up on history at Fort Crawford Museum
Clayton Ridge Farm Meat Market &
Picket Fence Caf
531 S. River Park Dr., Guttenberg, IA 563-252-3820
Hours: 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.
563-252-1535
Highway 52
310 Pearl Street
Guttenberg, IA
JR Willie's
"Home of the Willie Whopper"
Open Monday-Friday
at 10 a.m.;
Saturday & Sunday
at 7 a.m.
Owner, Ron Willie
Colesburg, IA
563-856-5095
Highway 52 &
China St.
Guttenberg, IA
563-252-2102
YOUR FULL-SERVICE AUTO REPAIR
STATION 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 Dealer
24- Hour Wrecker Service Light Truck & Car Repair
"Where President Obama Stopped for Breakfast!!"
Rauschs Cafe
Rausch Petroleum LTD. Co.
by Shelia Tomkins
Want advice on a good place
to eat? Looking for a spot to
camp? Seeking the date and
time of Guttenbergs legendary
July freworks display? Interest-
ed in learning the history of the
community?
The answer to these and many
more questions can be found
at the Welcome Center at 323
South River Park Drive in Gut-
tenberg.
Guttenberg Development &
Tourism staf and volunteers
ofer hospitality to visitors and
helpful answers to inquiries.
The ofce is open mornings
and afternoons on weekdays,
and can be reached at 563-252-2323.
The front porch of the Welcome Center is open 24 hours a day,
seven days a week. There visitors will fnd brochures of many local
and area attractions, communities, area maps, menus from local
restaurants, information on lodging and camping sites and much
more. The local Department of Natural Resources has informa-
tion on fshing, hunting and outdoor recreation. Also on display
are some photos and history of Guttenberg along with a few fun
facts about the community.
Welcome to Guttenberg!
The Welcome Center in downtown
Guttenberg is operated by Gut-
tenberg Development & Tourism.
Visitors can stop by for answers
to questions or to pick up some
of the many informative fyers and
maps available. (Press photo by Shelia
Tomkins)
by Shelia Tomkins
The community of Guttenberg was named in honor of the Father
of Printing, Johannes Gutenberg. His iconic Bible, produced in the
1450s, was the frst major book printed with movable type and as such
became a defning 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 fre 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
By Molly Moser
At Shepherd Gallery and Creativity Center, imagina-
tion fows like the river. View the work of local artists
in the Shepherd Gallery, which sells one-of-a-kind, hand-
made gift items. The gallery features work in many media,
including glass, pottery, jewelry, photography, and paint-
ing.
Many of the pieces for sale in the Gallery were made
upstairs in the Creativity Center, a public art studio that
welcomes artists of all ages and experience levels to paint
pottery, hand-dye scarves, make a unique mosaic, create
fused glass pendants or dishes, craft beaded jewelry, and
much more.
Shepherd Gallery and Creativity Center is a nonproft
organization providing an after-school program to local
students and ofering workshops taught by volunteer staf
and local artists. On the frst Friday of each month, the
Creativity Center hosts Diva Night - a bring-your-own-
beverage event for women who gather and create a spe-
cifc project each month.
Each month on the second Saturday, the public is also
Gallery and public art studio
offers fun for all ages
invited to attend Canvas Uncorked. This event is held
in partnership with Riverside Grind, a local cofeeshop.
Participants simply walk in, and three hours later emerge
with a fnished acrylic painting.
In addition to these monthly events throughout the
spring and summer, look for drum circles, sing-alongs,
and karaoke in the picturesque outdoor courtyard.
Shepherd Gallery and Creativity Center is located ad-
jacent to the historic Albertus Building at 214 S. River
Park Drive in Guttenberg. For more information, call
563-252-2787.
Shepherd Gallery and Creativity Center is a nonproft gallery and
public art studio supporting local fne artists, culinary artists, and
musicians. The organization holds seasonal events in their colorful
outdoor courtyard. (Photo submitted)
39053 Great River Road, Guttenberg, IA
www.promiselandwinery.com 563-252-2665
email pat@promiselandwinery.com or
cindy@promiselandwinery.com
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 freplaces, and a wine making facilityl
Gift Shops Weekend Entertainment
Rent the event room for private parties
Outdoor pizza available this summer
Find us on Facebook
LAKESIDE CAMPGROUND
503 Kosciusko St., Ph. 563-252-4151 Guttenberg, IA
North End of Guttenberg - Right off Great River Road
Full Service Campground
RV or Camper Sites
Clubhouse with restrooms
and showers, including
water, sewer, cable tv, level
lots - on the banks of the
Mississippi River. Nightly,
Monthly or Seasonal Rates.
RV or camper sites.
Across from City Park at 204 N. Main St.
563-964-2556
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!
Sunday-Thursday 6:00am-9:00pm
Friday & Saturday 6:00am-10:00pm
Broasted Chicken Appetizers Sandwiches
Pizza (Now Also Offering Take & Bake Pizzas)
In addition to beer & wine you can
get all your favorite name brands of
Bourbon, Vodka, Schnapps, Rum,
Tequila & more!
24 hour
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By Molly Moser
Discover historic Guttenberg on foot with Guttenberg De-
velopment and Tourism's informational brochure and map of
the river town.
Settled in 1845, the city of Guttenberg still has much to ofer
in the way of 19th-century French and German architecture.
With dozens of buildings on the National Register of Historic
Places, visitors are sure to discover Guttenberg's rich history in
just a few blocks walk. See original features like tin ceilings, and
discover which buildings used underground tunnels to the river.
The Cassutt Building, located at 428 South River Park Drive,
is a popular stop on the walking tour. Originally a saloon, the
building is now occupied by Kuempel Hardware. The builder
inscribed his name and date of construction, 1895, on the build-
ing's face.
The Landing, built at 701 S. River Park Drive in 1858, is the
last of three stone warehouses that existed along the riverfront.
The building served as a button factory from 1910 to 1950, and
clam shells with round holes can still be found near the ware-
house. Now, The Landing is a riverfront inn and boat landing.
The Guttenberg Press, located at 10 Schiller Street, was
built in 1863 by the Fleck Brothers as a warehouse for their
four milling operation. The building was completely gutted by
a fre in 1894, and the limestone remains red-colored in places
from the heat of the fre.
Walking tour of Guttenberg's
historic buildings
Pictured from left are Kuempel Hardware, constructed in 1856, the
Cassutt Building, built in 1895, Moxie's Mixed Drinks, and the I.O.O.F.
building, built in 1904 and used as a factory and later a theater. (Press
photo by Molly Moser)
While many of Guttenberg's historic buildings have held
various businesses over the years, residential locations are also
included on the walking tour. For more information about his-
toric architecture in Guttenberg or to pick up a copy of the
walking tour, visit the Guttenberg Welcome Center at 323 S.
River Park Drive.
619 S. Hwy. 52
Guttenberg, IA
7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. 563-252-1410
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By Sharon Wittman
The Riverview Caf ofers a taste of Guttenberg and life in
a river town. Originally built in the 1800s as a riverboat ware-
house, now the Riverview Caf is the best spot in town for
watching the river. Enjoy eagles and seagulls, the fshermen in
their boats, Lock & Dam #10, and if you are lucky enough, a
towboat with its barges may pass by. All this from the comfort
of your seat as you enjoy a good meal.
The friendly and courteous staf will take your order and
have you on your way to their daily soup and salad bar in no
time. The weekly lunch specials are sure to please. The Mon-
day lunch special is meatloaf with mashed potatoes and gravy.
Tuesday's special is hot roast beef open-faced sandwich with
mashed potatoes. Wednesday is a two piece chicken dinner
with mashed potatoes and gravy. Thursday is soup and salad bar
- all you can eat. Friday is pizza bufet - all you can eat. Saturday
is cook's choice. Sunday brunch is served 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The caf ofers homemade pizzas. The grill is always on at
Riverview Caf, serving a variety of grilled sandwiches and
fries for the burger lover. For those watching their weight, they
ofer beef, chicken or cheeseburger wraps, or taco salads in a
taco shell bowl fried to delicate texture. Ready to please the
little ones, Riverview has a kid's menu too. They ofer good
supper meals as well, with juicey ribeye steaks, catfsh, seafood
delights, and smoked Iowa chops.
At Riverview Caf enjoy
good food and the river
From left, cook Kathy Enders, waitress Alissa Kaufman and co-own-
er Roxy Knockel welcome you to the Riverview Caf in Guttenberg
where everyone has a window view of the Mississippi and Lock and
Dam #10. Not pictured is co-owner Travis Olson. (Press photo by Sharon
Wittman)
The Riverview Caf is the perfect spot to soak up some local
favor. Stop in to unwind, have a good meal and a cocktail, and
enjoy the river.
703 S. River Pk. Dr., Guttenberg 563-252-1615
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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 615
Boat docking available
with a phone call
Gas dock Fishing
Barge
Pontoon and fat bot-
tom boat rental
Snacks, pop, bait
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Welcome Inn Bed & Bath
130 S. River Park Dr., Guttenberg, IA 52052
For reservations call
563-419-0256 or
563-252-1975
Newly remodeled
1-bedroom upstairs suite
within walking distance
of downtown
Guttenberg.
Daily or Weekly Rates
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proprietors
by Shelia Tomkins
The 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
River, community history at Lockmasters House Museum
The Lockmasters House Heritage Mu-
seum, located on the grounds of Lock and
Dam #10 in Guttenberg, preserves the heri-
tage of community, river and rural life. (Press
photo by Shelia Tomkins)
lock and dam and the
lockmaster houses. The
house is flled with vin-
tage furniture, applianc-
es, dishes and textiles
from earlier eras.
A recent addition
was a room that recre-
ates the ofce of the late
Dr. C.W. Palmer of Gut-
tenberg. His desk, medi-
cal equipment, medi-
cine bottles and papers
take one back in time
to the era served by this
long-time physician.
Another recent proj-
ect of the Heritage So-
ciety was a book flled with photos and interesting anecdotes about
local history and spotlighting some of the museums collection.
The museum is open in the afternoon, dependent on volunteer
availability. To make arrangements for a group tour, phone 563-252-
1531.
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Personalized Stepping Stones & Benches
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Much More!
By Molly Moser
You may think that in a small river town in landlocked Iowa
it would be hard to come by fresh seafood - but Steve Hansel of
Deep Blue Seafood, located on Kestrel Avenue, provides access to
premium wild caught shrimp, lobster tail, cod loins, and more, all
year round.
Deep Blue Seafood, in business since 1998, also sells thousands
of gallons of oysters each season. "We run to Texas all the time to
pick up shrimp and oysters," says Hansel. He admits he went years
without trying oysters, but now he enjoys them southern-style -
grilled over an open fre and topped with sharp cheddar and hot
sauce.
New this year, Hansel brings another southern favorite to Clay-
ton County. Boudain is a rice and pork product similar to sausage,
and if you want to try before you buy, it's being served at Rausch's
Cafe in Guttenberg. "Universally, people don't know what it is - but
they really like it," says Hansel. Boudain is also being sold at Mur-
ray's Outdoor Store on Highway 52.
Bacon-wrapped shrimp is another favorite, both in the Midwest
and in the south (where it's known as shrimp kisses). Deep Blue
Seafood sells shrimp peeled, deveined, and tail on, or with the shell
on. It comes in a variety of sizes, from 10 shrimp per pound to up
to 20 shrimp per pound.
Deep Blue Seafood was started as a wholesale business, and its
success comes mainly from selling shrimp, oysters, and cod loins
to roughly 130 area businesses. Two years ago, Deep Blue Seafood
began ofering products to the public.
Deep Blue Seafood by the
pound or by the gallon
Wild caught lobster tails and size 10 shrimp are just a few of the pre-
mium seafood items available through Deep Blue Seafood of Gut-
tenberg. (Press photo by Molly Moser)
"We carry a variety, so everyone can fnd something they like,"
Hansel explains. Many of Deep Blue Seafood's products come
from the Atlantic and Pacifc Oceans. Crab and cod come from
the Bering Sea, pecan meats come fresh from Georgia, and Hansel
fshes catfsh from the Mississippi for live purchase.
To purchase from Deep Blue Seafood, call 563-252-2811. Though
the business is open seven days a week, Hansel is often out on de-
livery - so he encourages callers to leave a message.
NE Iowa Farm Antique Association
Plagman Barn
Coming Events
June 8 Chicken Dinner & Dance
Dinner 11:00 a.m. until all served
Dance 12:30 4:00 p.m.
Music by Sounds of Nashville

July 13 Country Breakfast
Serving 7:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.

August 10 Barn Dance & Food
Sandwiches & Desserts 11:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Dance 12:30 4:00 p.m. Music by Keepin it Country

Sept. 19, 20, 21 33rd Annual Plagman Barn Show Days
Demonstrations Daily 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Food, Country Store, Antiques,
Kids Activities, Live Music
Featuring John Deere Tractors
Plagman Barn is located at
28384 Garber Road, Garber, IA
10 miles west of Guttenberg,
or 2 miles east of Garber.
For more details go to:
www.plagmanbarn.com
Or call 563-252-2056
By Molly Moser
Guttenberg Marine and RV Center has relocated to 31738 Highway
52, and with the new location come some new opportunities for cus-
tomers.
Owner Brooks Ante has made it his priority to bring more fun to
the area with big, fast pontoon boats and items available for rent. He
continues to carry both new and used Harris FloteBotes, and has add-
ed the Bryant boat line to his inventory.
Along with indoor and outdoor storage solutions, Ante ofers pro-
pane reflls, winterization service, detailing of RVs and boats, and a
retail center featuring a full line of Interstate batteries. The new loca-
tion has three service bays and will eventually have a show room.
Ante purchased his frst boat in 2008. He grew up fshing in farm
ponds near Story City, and has had many ocean fshing experiences in
Florida, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
Guttenberg Marine and RV Center is open Monday through Friday,
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., or by ap-
pointment. The ofce can be reached at 563-252-2628, or by emailing
brooks@lakedelhimarina.com. All inventory can be viewed online at
www.lakedelhimarina.com.
New location for Guttenberg
Marine and RV Center
By Shelia Tomkins
The Cassville Car Ferry provides transportation between Iowa
and Wisconsin from May through October. It runs between Cassville,
Wis., and Turkey River Landing, south of Guttenberg (watch for signs
on Highway 52 at Millville).
Prior to Memorial Day the ferry runs on Fridays, Saturdays and
Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Service expands to seven days
a week from Memorial Day to Labor Day with hours of 9:00 a.m.to
9:00 p.m. From Sept. 2 - Oct. 26 the ferry will run on Fridays, Satu-
days, Sundays and Mondays only from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The ferry runs only as river conditions permit. Information is avail-
able on a 24-hour info line in the city clerks ofce at (608) 725-5180 or
by visiting online at www.cassville.org.
Catch the Cassville Ferry for
a scenic ride across the river
The Cassville Ferry runs between Cassville, Wis., and Turkey River
Landing south of Guttenberg. (Press photo by Melissa Spielbauer Combs)
Guttenberg Marine and RV Center on South Highway 52, Guttenberg,
displays their Bryant power boats. These boats are handmade in the
Bryant family tradition for 50 years by craftsmen in Sweetwater,
Tenn. (Press photo by Sharon Wittman)
GARMENTS & GOODS
Gently Used Clothing and Household items
featuring Hand-Made Wood Furniture from
G & G Products and Designer Inspired Purses.
Supporting People with Intellectual Disabilities.
420 S. River Park Dr.
Guttenberg, Iowa
Mon.- Fri. 9-5 p.m.
Sat. 8-4
103 N. Locust St.
Edgewood, Iowa
Mon.-Sat.
8 a.m. - 4 p.m
Two Convenient
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Murray's Country Garden & Nursery
1402 S. Hwy. 52, Guttenberg, IA 563-252-1838
Fishing Supplies
Live bait: worms, night crawlers,
crawdads & leeches in season.
Seasonal Hunting
Supplies
Licenses
431 S. River Park Dr., Guttenberg Ph. 252-4405
Ri verview Caf
Weekly Lunch Specials Starting at 11:00 a.m.
Sunday Brunch 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Bloody Mary's for $3.50 Saturday 11 a.m.-close,
and Sunday 9 a.m.-close
Summer Hours: Tues.-Thurs. 11-9; Fri.-Sat. 11-10;
Sun. 9-2; Mon. 11-2; June 1 opening on Fridays in bar at 11
Guttenberg Farmers Market
Enjoy shopping for homegrown produce, honey, coffee, home-
made baked goods, crafts, candles, maple syrup and much
more at the Saturday morning (8:00-noon) Farmers Market
in downtown Guttenberg, along
the Mississippi River
beginning May 24.
Phone 563-252-2323 for more
information or log on to
guttenbergiowa.net
600 Block of River Park Drive, Guttenberg
903 S. Hwy. 52
Guttenberg, IA
563-252-2020
Jack & Linda Benskin
www.jandlmarine.com
Mon.-Fri. 8-5; Sat. 8-3
By Sharon Wittman
U.S. Lock & Dam #10 at Gut-
tenberg 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 navigation.
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 fve-feet-long rachets to loosen the
cable locks to separate the nine barges that ft in the locks from the
back barges and towboat.
The gates of the lock chamber are closed. Then the lock operator
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
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)
north 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 towboat is ready to leave the
locks and be on its way.
Guttenberg Farmers Market
Fresh produce, baked goods, crafts, plants and other goodies are
offered at the Farmers Market held every Saturday morning in down-
town Guttenberg in the park along the river. (Press photo by Shelia Tom-
kins)
casstour@chorus.net 608-725-5855
CASSVILLE CAR FERRY
The Fun Way to Cross the Mississippi
Operates Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. in May. Service is
expanded to 7 days a week Memorial Day to Labor Day from 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sept. 2 through Oct. 26, Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday Only
10 a.m.-7 p.m. River conditions permitting.
Stonefield Historic Site Nelson Dewey State Park
By Melissa Spielbauer Combs
Stonefeld Historic Site is a museum of agricultural history and
village life open May 25 to Oct. 5. The museum is located one mile
north of Cassville, Wis., and hours are daily: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m. Daily guided tours include the farmhouse on the 1901 farm-
stead, Governor Nelson Dewey Estate and farmers store in the ru-
ral farming village.
The Cassville Car Ferry is the connection between Iowa and
Wisconsin, 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.
Stonefeld is located on land that was once part of Governor
Nelson 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 estab-
lished the State Farm and Craft Museum to be located on Deweys
Stonefeld and administered by the Wisconsin Historical Society.
Stonefeld Village opened in 1961 and now has approximately 30
buildings, including a school house, blacksmith shop, frehouse,
and saloon.
In 1971 a new building, raised on the foundation of Deweys origi-
nal 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
oldest tractor in North America and the 1932 Allis-Chambers Mod-
el U, the frst rubber-tired tractor.
Stonefeld continues to enlighten visitors about turn-of-the-cen-
tury technology and the agricultural community.
Stonefeld Wild West Steampunk Festival May 23, 2014 -
May 25, 2014. Go back in time to 1880s Tombstone, Ariz., a town
flled with the heroes and villains of the Old West at the Stonefeld
Wild West Steampunk Festival. At Stonefeld in Cassville you will
see Steampunk lawmen armed with guns, watch the Clantons try-
ing to wrest control of Tombstone while Bufalo Bill Cody, Annie
Oakley and the Earps stand their ground. They will have hat mak-
ing, saloon singing, an inventors exhibition and much more.
Visitor Appreciation Day at Stonefeld will be held Sunday,
June 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visit Stonefeld and enjoy dis-
counts on the regular admission. Its their way of showing their ap-
preciation for past visitors and welcoming new visitors to the site.
This special ofer coincides with statewide free admission to state
parks, including Nelson Dewey State Park directly across Highway
VV from Stonefeld.
Railroad Days will be Aug. 16, - Aug. 17, from 10:00 a.m. to
Stonefeld comes to life, bringing the sights and sounds of days
gone by. Wagon rides are always popular for visitors at events held
at the pioneer village. These two pioneer ladies took a short break
to water the horses last summer during Railroad Days. (Press photo by
Melissa Spielbauer Combs)
Relive the past at Stonefeld Historical Site in Cassville
5:00 p.m. Go back in time to Stonefeld and an era when trains pro-
vided the main source of transportation for both people and goods.
The day will feature activities and displays related to railroading.
Visit the Stonefeld depot, hop up into the Stonefeld caboose, view
model railroading trains and stop by the End of the Line hobo
camp, where samples of mulligan stew will be 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 Hufngton Post voted the Wisconsin section of the Great
River Road the Prettiest Drive in America. Stonefeld, one of the
Great River Roads interpretive 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: stonefeld @wisconsinhistory.org.
GUTTENBERG MARINE
& RV CENTER
www.lakedelhimarina.com
Brooks Ante - owner
31738 Hwy. 52,
South of Guttenberg, IA 52052
563-252-2628
brooks@lakedelhimarina.com
Harris Flote Bote Bryant Boats
Boat Detailing Expanded Retail
New & Used Boats & RV's
Propane Reflls Interstate Batteries
Visi t Shepherd Gallery and
Creati vi ty Center
Where imagination fows like the ri ver
Browse the Gallery to fnd one-of-a-kind pieces made by local art-
ists, or visit our public art studio to paint your own pottery, make a
unique mosaic, create fused glass pendants, and so much more.
Diva Night: First Friday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Canvas Uncorked: Second Saturday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
at Riverside Grind
Check our calendar for art and music events all summer long!
Summer hours:
Monday: 10-5
Wednesday through Friday:
10-5
Saturday: 10-3
214 S. River Park Drive
Guttenberg, IA
www.guttenbergcreativity
center.com
563-252-2787
By Molly Moser
The newly formed Umbrella Arts group, an initiative of Shepherd
Gallery and Creativity Center, is organizing a free, family-oriented
summer concert series entitled Guttenbergs River of Music. Concerts
will be held every Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m during June,
July, and August (with the exception of the 4th of July and RAGBRAI).
We encourage all residents especially families and visitors to
bring their chairs or blanket and a picnic lunch (or restaurant carry-
out) to enjoy while listening to live music provided by local musicians,
said Juanita Loven, Umbrella Arts chair. Spend a Friday night min-
gling with friends and neighbors in our beautiful Ingleside Park, be-
tween the bandstand and gazebo.
Sherri Oliver, who is helping to organize the River of Music project,
is in the process of booking area bands in a variety of musical styles for
the series. Umbrella Arts has secured generous sponsorships for this
community music program and sponsors will be announced with the
full program of performers, expected to be fnalized this month. Look
for a full schedule in an upcoming issue of The Press.
I dont have any artistic talent, like painting or sculpture, but I
love music, said Oliver. She envisioned the ambitious project as an
all-ages event combining two of Guttenbergs most scenic assets, the
Mississippi River and Ingleside Park, with local musicians.
To me, music is something you can enjoy all your life, Oliver said,
expressing that though advancing age begins to limit participation
in many hobbies, music is an exception. I love tennis, but my knees
wont do it anymore, she chuckled. Music soothes the soul, energizes
you, and speaks to a lot of emotions.
Oliver, Loven, and M.J. Smith have joined forces to bring this vi-
sion to life. Mark your calendars now, Loven urges. To make this
project a success, we need to have community support a park flled
with people!
Anyone wishing to contribute monetarily to the project may send
a check payable to Umbrella Arts: Guttenbergs River of Music, P. O.
Guttenberg's River of Music
concert series
Look for a full schedule of events for Guttenberg's River of Music
concert series in an upcoming issue of The Press. Concerts will be
held in the park every Friday evening, June through August. (Press
photo by Shelia Tomkins)
Box 610, Guttenberg, IA 52052. All donations are tax deductible. To
become an Umbrella Arts Supporter, call 563-252-1310.
The mission of Umbrella Arts is to promote the arts by comple-
menting and supporting the eforts of existing organizations like Shep-
herd Gallery and Creativity Center and Guttenberg Tourism and De-
velopment.
The Roots of
Rural Wisconsin
Open May 24 to October 5
Wild West Steampunk Festival
May 23-25
Visitor Appreciation Day
Sunday, June 1
Railroad Days
August 16-17
Great River Road River Festival
Saturday, September 20
Cassville, WI
608.725.5210
stonefieldhistoricsite.org
Deep Blue Seafood, LLC
"Always Wild Caught Since 1998"
32744 Kestrel Ave., Guttenberg, IA 52052
563-252-2811
Boudain
Shrimp
Oysters
Lobster
Scallops
Salmon
Cod
Fresh
Seafood
Weekly
Call Steve or
Barb Hansel at
563-252-2811
for price sheet.
Cedar Creek
Apiaries
37062 Estes Point Rd.
Guttenberg, IA 52052
563-252-3220
563-880-1517
"It's the Honey You Remember!"
As seen in Midwest Living
Magazine's Food Editor
"Pick of the Month" for May/June 2013
by Shelia Tomkins
Guttenberg is the ending
point for the 2014 Registers
Annual Great Bike Ride Across
Iowa (RAGBRAI). On Satur-
day, July 26, riders and their en-
tourages are expected to swell
the communitys population by
nearly 20,000.
This years ride begins in Rock
Valley in western Iowa on July
19 where riders will dip their
tires in the Missouri River to kick-of the week. The ride across the
state includes numerous overnight stops in rural Iowa communi-
ties, until they reach Guttenberg on July 26 for the traditional tire
dip in the Mississippi River, to take place at the south municipal
marina.
Prior to riding into Guttenberg on Saturday, riders will spend
Friday night at Independence. They will make the 68-mile trek to
Guttenberg through Winthrop, Lamont, Strawberry Point, Edge-
wood, and Elkport/Garber. Exiting Garber on C7X, they will take
Kale Avenue to Highway 52 near the Ceres church before descend-
ing into Guttenberg from the north on Highway 52.
Guttenberg residents are busy preparing for the big day. Com-
mittees have been formed, and planners are meeting regularly.
Food, lodging, entertainment, hospitality services, and public safe-
ty are just some of the topics the committees are working on.
As a sign of welcome, bicycle sculptures will decorate the com-
Guttenberg welcomes
RAGBRAI riders in July
Bicycle sculptures will decorate Guttenberg this summer, a salute to
the RAGBRAI visit here on July 26. (Press photo by Shelia Tomkins)
munity throughout the summer. The Umbrella Arts groups re-
Cycle Sculpture Project encourages businesses, organizations and
individuals to assemble a sculpture or decorate a bicycle. Watch for
the creative and colorful entries as you visit the community this
summer and fall.
For more information about the local RAGBRAI event, con-
tact 563-252-2323 or visit Guttenberg RAGBRAI 2014 on Face-
book.
Miner's Creek Hideaway
Campgrounds, RV Park & Cabins
1304 Miner's Creek Road, Guttenberg, IA 563-880-2571
minerscreekhideaway.com Dennis Schlueter
47 acres of natural beauty including
forests, meadows and a trout stream
Wide assortment of campsites, primitive
and full hook-ups
Large shaded sites Nature trails
Modern handicap accessible showers
and bathrooms Dump station
Fully furnished log cabin rental

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