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...
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chriskrebill
May 6, 20211 min read
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...
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chriskrebill
May 1, 20211 min read
Happy Birthday, Amtrak!
We at the American Passenger Train History Museum would like to wish Amtrak, America's National Passenger Train operator, a Happy...
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chriskrebill
Apr 29, 20211 min read
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...
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chriskrebill
Apr 25, 20213 min read
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...
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chriskrebill
Apr 22, 20211 min read
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...
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chriskrebill
Apr 16, 20211 min read
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...
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chriskrebill
Apr 10, 20211 min read
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...
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chriskrebill
Apr 6, 20211 min read
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...
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chriskrebill
Apr 1, 20211 min read
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...
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chriskrebill
Mar 30, 20211 min read
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,...
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chriskrebill
Mar 25, 20211 min read
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...
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chriskrebill
Mar 24, 20211 min read
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...
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chriskrebill
Mar 22, 20211 min read
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...
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chriskrebill
Mar 18, 20211 min read
'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...
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chriskrebill
Mar 17, 20211 min read
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...
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chriskrebill
Mar 10, 20211 min read
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...
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chriskrebill
Mar 7, 20211 min read
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...
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chriskrebill
Mar 1, 20211 min read
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...
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chriskrebill
Feb 23, 20211 min read
'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...
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