Sharon Grossardt to Retire After 39 Years at the St. Charles Public Library

By Jill Veerkamp, St. Charles Press Editor instagram reels video download When Sharon Grossardt first became the director of the St. Charles Public Library in 1982, the building was half the size...

Santa Claus & Mrs. Claus Visit St. Charles on a Fire Truck

By Jill Veerkamp, St. Charles Press Editor One holiday highlight for children is a visit to Santa. In a typical year, Santa makes numerous stops in St. Charles, including appearances at the Moose...

Treats are Sweet at St. Charles Borromeo

By Jill Veerkamp, St. Charles Press Editor For two decades, the St. Charles Catholic Daughters of the Americas (CDA) have sold holiday goodies at their sweet treat sale. Despite the ongoing pandemic...

ACE Hardware Gets a Facelift

By Jill Veerkamp, St. Charles Press Editor Just in time for the holiday shopping season, ACE Hardware in St. Charles completed a month-long renovation project. In addition to updates to the exterior...

St. Charles City Council Discusses New Water Tower

By Jill Veerkamp, St. Charles Press Editor During the St. Charles City Council meeting on Tuesday, November 24, Daren Sikkink of WHKS shared the plans for a new water tower in the Chattanooga...

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Changes Ahead for Whitewater State Park

The picturesque bluffs and valleys of Whitewater State Park are a popular destination for area families and all who appreciate nature. Many changes are planned to help improve the park’s safety and accessibility, as outlined in the Whitewater State Park Management Plan Amendment. The above photo, taken in summer of 2014, shows a portion of Highway 74, entering the park.Photo by St. Charles Press Editor Laura Berndt.

By St. Charles Press Editor Laura Berndt Whitewater State Park was established in 1919, and, has since become a popular destination for area families and nature enthusiasts alike. The park, which...

Kids Enjoy Collecting Easter Eggs at the Moose Lodge’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Falen (left) and Cruz Lange put Easter eggs into their bag. Photo by St. Charles Press Staff Writer Nicole L. Czarnomski.

By St. Charles Press Staff Writer Nicole L. Czarnomski hildren met at 12:30 p.m. at the Mouse Lodge last Saturday, April 4th, for the annual Easter egg hunt. There were several buses waiting to take...

St. Charles High School Students Spread Awareness With “Sticker Shock” Campaign

Recently, St. Charles High School STAND participated in a campaign called “Sticker Shock.” During the activity, STAND members applied stickers to cases of alcohol at local establishments, reminding customers that it’s illegal to purchase alcohol for minors, and to drink underage. Above, students, local law enforcement and Whitewater Country Coalition members pause for a photo after completing the “Sticker Shock” activity at Good Sport Bar & Grill. Photo by St. Charles Press Editor Laura Berndt.

By St. Charles Press Editor Laura Berndt Last Tuesday, March 31st, St. Charles High School students participated in a unique campaign to reduce and prevent underage drinking. This campaign, called “...

St. Charles Backpack Program Continues to Grow; New Initiative Begins This Summer

Pictured above are Gretchen Hoffman, of the St. Charles Elementary School Weekend Food Backpack Program, and Pastor Heather Klason, who represents the Ministerial Association, with just a few of the many items the Ministerial Association recently collected for and donated to the Backpack Program. Photo by St. Charles Press Editor Laura Berndt.

By St. Charles Press Editor Laura Berndt The St. Charles Weekend Food Backpack Program began in 2013, designed to make a difference in the lives of hungry children in our community, and has steadily...

Community Shows Support for Evan Wegman During April 4th Benefit

Evan Wegman (far right) enjoys a moment with a few of his friends and classmates at his benefit. On the left, from front to back, are Hayley Boyum, JP Reisdorf and Devin Decker. On the right, from front to back, are Evan Wegman and Lucas Reisdorf, pictured on Saturday at the Eyota American Legion. Photo by St. Charles Press Editor Laura Berndt.

By St. Charles Press Editor Laura Berndt Evan Wegman, age 19, was thrilled to see his family, friends, classmates and many, many community members at his benefit on Saturday, April 4th. Wegman has...

Eyota City Eyota City Council Reviews 2015 Street and Utility Improvement Project

By St. Charles Press Editor Laura Berndt The last meeting of the Eyota City Council began as usual, with general announcements shared by Eyota Mayor Tyrel Clark. Clark stated that there were still...

“Maud Hart Lovelace” Visits St. Charles Elementary School

St. Charles students marvel at the wind-up phonograph and other historical items, on display at St. Charles Elementary School last week. Minnesota History Center’s Laurie Johnson (above right) brought these items to share during her presentations at the school on Thursday. Johnson portrayed famous author Maud Hart Lovelace, and, delighted audiences with her enthusiasm. Photo by St. Charles Press Editor Laura Berndt.

By St. Charles Press Editor Laura Berndt Last Thursday afternoon, St. Charles students and community members had a rare opportunity to talk with a beloved author, Maud Hart Lovelace. Although the...

Logging Veteran Bruce Vincent Speaks at Promoting Modern Ag Banquet

Bruce Vincent addresses the audience at the Promoting Modern Ag banquet last Thursday, March 26th. Photo by St. Charles Press Staff Writer Nathan Campbell.

By St. Charles Press Staff Writer Nathan Campbell Area farmers and agriculture organizations gathered for the Promoting Modern Agriculture banquet last Thursday night at the Riverport Inn ballroom....

Golden Living Residents Receive Generous Donation of Quilts

Helen Pierce shares a moment with her friend, Thersa Vermilya, at Golden Living Center - Whitewater last Monday, March 23rd. Last week, Pierce presented Golden Living residents with hand-made blankets or “lap quilts” on behalf of the St. Matthew Lutheran Church Thrivent Action Team. Photo by St. Charles Press Editor Laura Berndt.

By St. Charles Press Editor Laura Berndt When a community comes together, great things can happen. Members of St. Matthew Lutheran Church recently combined their efforts and were able to bring a...

Ready Set School Program Provides School Supplies and Clothing for Local Students

Above, from left to right, are local Ready Set School Board Member Theresa Nunemacher, students Coben Reps and Hannah Fynboh, and Ready Set School Director Karen Sullivan. Theresa and Karen are holding backpacks that will go to St. Charles students in need of school supplies, and, Coben and Hannah are holding a tin that can be filled with donations for the Ready Set School program. Photo by St. Charles Press Editor Laura Berndt.

By St. Charles Press Editor Laura Berndt of excitement, as both students, teachers and parents look ahead to a new year of learning. Some families, however, must send their children to school with...

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