Betty Holwerda Nelson was only six years old when her grandfather passed away. She has spent the rest of her life getting to know him better through stories told to her by a community that loved and respected “Doc Bill.” Betty says when it was time to organize a festival to honor the founders of Lindsborg, Dr. William Holwerda joined other community leaders planning the 1941 event that became the inaugural Svensk Hyllningsfest (click photo for video story).
Chuck Freeman took a 13-year journey to complete his dream car, a 1955 Mercury Montclair convertible his brother found in a field in Colorado. Now the dark blue beauty with a wraparound windshield is shining proof of his hard work and patience. See the video article here.
Dala Town Timeline is a video feature showcasing Lindsborg and world events during this week in a history time capsule. This week: in 1871 the Great Chicago Fire swept the city, in 1935 the Bethany Blue Dozen pep band adds a female member, and in 1937 the Hoover Dam was completed. #hooverdam #bethanycollege #greatchicago fire #lindsborg #dalatown
Meet Lindy! Part Swedish Shepherd, he makes his home in Lindsborg and hangs out here with his pals. Enjoy the journey in Little Sweden, USA, with local student artist Josh Garretson. To see a sampling of other installments of Lindy, go here!
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Watch here for new additions to our series, Postcards from Sweden. This photo is from our friend Torbjörn in Stockholm.
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