God Bless America!

As we drove into Stewartville in the early evening this July 4th, it warmed (no pun intended) my soul to see the sidewalks and streets crowded with Americans of all ages, shapes, sizes and colors, bustling to get seats for the annual Stewartville Fourth of July parade.

While we may occasionally disagree on what action to take, there is no doubt that love of our great country is alive and well in Southeast Minnesota!

Team Nelson, ready to march!

The Kucks are ready to rumble

Setting up for the hottest parade around. Parade co-chair Kelsey Groteboer is cool as a cucumber in the 101 degree heat.

The always smiling Bob Bardwell

Team Nelson’s participants, Evan and Sarah, celebrate their country’s birthday.