Given the enormity of Oelwein’s sesquicentennial celebration, not just anyone was suited to serve as the grand marshal of its hallmark Saturday parade. In fact, finding someone of such significance
Welcome to all our guests and those returning home for this exciting sesquicentennial celebration. I hope everyone has a fun and safe weekend. There are so many events planned for
A recent chance finding at the city’s Historical Society Museum has added another intriguing chapter to the history of Oelwein and its namesake German family.
Among the signature events marking Oelwein’s sesquicentennial will be a large parade through the city’s downtown, which will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 15. The parade route will
Sylvia Oelwein will be returning to northeast Iowa to assume the role of Grand Marshal at Oelwein’s sesquicentennial parade, scheduled for Saturday, July 15.