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The Depot is SAVED!!
We have finally done it! We have officially reached out $350,000 goal for Phase 1 of the Milwaukee Road Depot project! We would like to...
chriskrebill
May 16, 20211 min read
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We can do it!
We have amazing news! We have $349,000 towards our goal! We only have $1,000 left to meet that goal! As of right now, the move will be in...
chriskrebill
May 6, 20211 min read
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Happy Birthday, Amtrak!
We at the American Passenger Train History Museum would like to wish Amtrak, America's National Passenger Train operator, a Happy...
chriskrebill
May 1, 20211 min read
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Crossing the Finish Line!
We have amazing news! We have $349,000 towards our goal! We only have $1,000 left to meet that goal! We have recently signed contracts...
chriskrebill
Apr 29, 20211 min read
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Bergland makes print of painting available to ‘Save the Depot’ donors
From Charles City Press; 4/22/2021; James Grob: "Local artist Janiece Bergland’s painting might just be the thing that put the “Save the...
chriskrebill
Apr 25, 20213 min read
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Call the Crew; The train is ready!
We are so close to our goal! Please continue giving and donating; it is because of amazing and generous supporters like you that we have...
chriskrebill
Apr 22, 20211 min read
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We're almost there!
We are so close to our goal! Please continue giving and donating; it is because of amazing and generous supporters like you that we have...
chriskrebill
Apr 16, 20211 min read
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We can do it!
We are so close to our goal! Please continue giving and donating; it is because of amazing and generous supporters like you that we have...
chriskrebill
Apr 10, 20211 min read
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Keep the Momentum Rolling! We can do it!
We are so close to our goal! Please continue giving and donating; it is because of amazing and generous supporters like you that we have...
chriskrebill
Apr 6, 20211 min read
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Come one! Come all!
Welcome to another #DepotUpdate! We are so close to our goal! Please continue giving and donating; it is because of amazing and generous...
chriskrebill
Apr 1, 20211 min read
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Full steam ahead!
It's time for another #DepotUpdate! We have raised $330,000! And if you've noticed, work has been happening around our downtown yard,...
chriskrebill
Mar 30, 20211 min read
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All Aboard!!!
We've got an amazing #DepotUpdate! So far we have raised $315,000 to Save the Depot! We also have money left to match of Jim Smith's...
chriskrebill
Mar 25, 20211 min read
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Extra, Extra! Hot off the presses!
In a show of support of the goal of saving the Charles City depot, Canadian Pacific has pledged $33,750 to the cause! As we close in on...
chriskrebill
Mar 24, 20211 min read
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The 'Temperatures' keep Raising!
There are some major #DepotUpdates this week! We have raise $286,000! We also have $24,000 left to match of Jim Smith's $100,000...
chriskrebill
Mar 22, 20211 min read
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'Cookies for a Cause!' at HyVee Charles City!
We are excited to announce that HyVee in Charles City, Iowa is running a special 'Cookies for a Cause' campaign right now! When you buy a...
chriskrebill
Mar 18, 20211 min read
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Building up steam!
Welcome to a special #SaveTheDepot Wednesday Update! We have raised $237,000! But, we only have 2 weeks to go to raise the remainder of...
chriskrebill
Mar 17, 20211 min read
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Our Fundraiser Thermometer - On the Move!
Our new Thermometer is on the move! And not just 'UP' with all of your amazingly generous donations! On Monday (3/8) several museum and...
chriskrebill
Mar 10, 20211 min read
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The Memory of Ron Turner and More!
“Everyone who knew Ron Turner knew three things about him — he loved teaching and coaching kids, and he loved trains.” We are honored to...
chriskrebill
Mar 7, 20211 min read
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Big News! #SaveTheDepot Update!
Over the last several months, the Save the Depot committee has been making progress on reaching out to donors large and small to keep...
chriskrebill
Mar 1, 20211 min read
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'Temperatures' are Rising!
Ringing in the new year with a brand new sign! Here is our new fundraising thermometer - and its in the original colors of the Milwaukee...
chriskrebill
Feb 23, 20211 min read
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