The Postville Herald

New Postville Community School District Elementary School Principal, Karen Hertges, stands by a sign in her office at the elementary school. Hertges recently had surgery (that she wanted to get done before the school year started) for a non-emergent, chronic shoulder issue, hence the sling on her arm. (Destiny Kapler/Postville Herald photo)

The Kiddie Corral, a playpen of sorts for babies and toddlers at the Postville Library to stay in while their parents use the computer, is one example of other services the Library offers outside of books, and why City Council Member and 30-year Postville resident Mary Engstrom wants to raise more money for the Library. (Photo courtesy of Crystal Duffy)

The potential Queens in their evening gowns for the judging.

One of The Conservation Station trailers from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will be coming to Postville’s Farmers Market on July 10. (Submitted photo)

At DroneXperts, Collins is teaching grant-funded classes to young people, ages 14 to 24, how to use drones, a skill that they can use in the workforce, both now and in their future careers. The classes are free of charge to the students. (Destiny Kapler/Postville Herald photo)