Petersburg Press

Blood Drive holds “very successful” collection

9 months ago By News Staff

Red Cross Blood Drive Coordinators Kathy Koch and JoAnn Mattner reported a very successful December 2nd blood drive with 47 units from 41 loyal doners and exceeded their goal of 41. In 2025 the Petersburg drive collected 209 units giving the gift of life to many.

Big Give event held at Campus

9 months ago By News Staff

December 2nd the Big Give Committee hosted a space for organizations to explain what each was asking for in their Big Give Request.

Elaine Beckman demonstrated to residents how easy it is now to access the Petersburg Press and Index files explaining how the process of transferring the old microfiche film to flash and hard drive worked.

EPJ students mandated Nov. 20

10 months ago By News Staff

Five Pope John XXIII Central Catholic students were mandated as lectors and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC) Thursday morning, November 20th at an all-school 8:15 a.m. Mass. Father John Norman conducted the mandating.

Pictured left to right: (Front row): Samantha Stuhr, Brooke Kinney, Elizabeth Moser. (Back row): Gavin Kallhoff, Father John Norman, Aubrie Parks

Rueth and Pelster awarded Quilts of Valor

10 months ago By News Staff

A large happy crowd attended the American Legion Post 334 supper, including the Quilts of Valor ceremony and silent auction. The hard work of preparing the evening meal was done by Karen Arends and family.

Rae Valley Market closes, still for sale

10 months ago By News Staff

Petersburg’s Rae Valley Market closed its doors officially on October 31,2025 remaining open for several extra days selling remaining stock at a discount. A for sale sign has appeared on Highway 14, and the owners are entertaining offers at 402-3865771.

EPPJ to host play performance

11 months ago By News Staff

This year, the Pope John XXIII Central Catholic One-Act Team will be performing the comedic play “Virgil’s Wedding” by Eddie McPherson. Join us on Sunday, November 23rd in the St.

Recognition dinner held...

11 months ago By News Staff

The Petersburg Fire Department and Rescue Unit held their annual recognition supper Saturday November 1 in the fire hall with social hour at 6 p.m. and supper at 7 p.m.

Cold day for trick or treating...

11 months ago By News Staff

Cold and nasty was an understatement for conditions at the annual Petersburg Community Club Trunk or Treat Halloween Day celebration. The little characters were forced to bundle up while filling their bags with goodies. Along with the merchants, some residents also braved the weather to participate.

Story hour and presenter part of Library updates

11 months ago By News Staff

The Petersburg Public Library was open for a book checkout and Story hour October 25, 2025. They enjoyed the book “The Little Scarecrow”.

Tucker and Cooper display their scarecrow artwork at the October Petersburg Library Story hour. Both were brought in by their grandmothers

NECC Climbers practice at Petersburg..

11 months ago By News Staff

Students in the Northeast Community College Wind Energy program visited the Laredo Ridge Wind Farm near Petersburg on Thursday, October 2. The wind farm is operated by Clearway.

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