Population (2010) Unincorporated Introduction This small, unincorporated village sits atop the highest point in Dubuque County. It was known as King for most of its existence, but sometime recently St. Catherine became the preferred name. I don’t know when or why. History The village was
Population (2010) 135 Introduction St. Donatus [dun-ae-tus] was founded by immigrants from Luxembourg and built on the backs of the farm economy, never getting too big for its britches. The village has a few attractions that merit a quick stop (including several stone buildings that date to the 1850s),
Population (2010) 2,191 Introduction Built on a high bank next to the Mississippi River, Bellevue enjoys great river views without the hassle of the occasional flood. Bellevue is also one of the few Mississippi River towns where the views are not disrupted by a flood wall or railroad tracks.
Population (2010) Unincorporated Visitor Information Fill up on brochures and maps at the Jackson County Welcome Center (60488 State Highway 64; 563.687.2237; open April-October), housed in a replica country school but furnished with authentic 19th-century school-house items. History James Clark arrived here in 1839,
Population (2010) 576 Introduction Welcome to Iowa’s Only Island City. For generations, you needed a boat to reach Sabula, but modern causeways do the job more quickly now. Visitor Information Fill up on brochures and maps at the Jackson County Welcome Center (60488 State Highway
I'm in La Crosse for an hour or so to catch up on some notes before driving another hour to meet up with friends. This being the first weekend of OktoberFest, the streets are packed with people walking from the Fest grounds to the downtown bars (and back). Amazingly, I haven't seen anyone fall down
