Community News

St. Paul Lutheran, Spring Market in Postville
St. Paul Lutheran Church Spring Market in Postville
March 29th 9-1pm. Multiple vendors including woodworking, metal signs, books, makeup, soaps, stained glass art and more. Also a meal and baked goods sale. Proceeds help to fund youth programs at the church.

Westgate Fire Department Spring Breakfast
Westgate Fire Department Spring Breakfast
April 13, 2025 7:00Am to 12:00pm
105 Jamison St S. Westgate, IA 50681 At the fire station off of main St.
Fund raiser to purchase new protective fire gear.

Annual Protivin Knights of Columbus Auction
The Annual Protivin Knights of Columbus Auction will be Sunday March 23 starting at 10:30 AM at the Protivin Community Center in Protivin, IA. Doors open at 8:00 AM. Come to bid on many new items and some slightly used donated items, baked goods, and more. All funds raised go to support local causes. There will be a lunch stand throughout the day. Donations are accepted March 22nd from 4:30-6:30 PM and the morning of the auction at the Community Center.

West Paint Creek Synod Cemetery Association’s Easter Bake Sale
Saturday, April 12, from 8:30 to Noon at FAREWAY in Waukon, 777 11th Ave. SW
Featuring:
• Norwegian Treats • Fresh Lefse • Pies • Cakes • Cookies • Wood Puzzles + More!
Donations are needed to maintain the church for funerals, weddings, and special events. Also upkeep of the cemetery and grounds. Please call 563-568-7480 for questions or more information.

St. Patrick’s Pork Chop Dinner
St. Bernard’s Church, Alta Vista is hosting their St. Patrick’s Drive-Thru Supper on March 16, 2025 from 3-6 pm at the Alta Vista Memorial Hall, North White Avenue in Alta Vista. We will be serving grilled pork chop, dressing, corn, potatoes and gravy, coleslaw, and a variety of pies. The cost of the dinner ticket is $16 in advance and $17 the day of. Dinner tickets are available through parishioners, AV Express, New Hampton Fareway, and Security State Bank in Elma or New Hampton. Raffle tickets are available through parishioners for $1 each for lots of fabulous prizes.