A hobby, a passion and a de-stresser—that’s how Woodbury photographer Tom Dunn describes his profession. Dunn graduated from Purdue University with...
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Take a Historical Tour of Woodbury
Wayne Schilling and Tom Bielenberg share the history of farming in Woodbury. As most residents know, Woodbury served exclusively as a farming...
Woodbury Wobble 5K
Athena Clydesdale Racing held its annual Woodbury Wobble 5K on Thanksgiving Day and welcomed 570 participants—the largest yet. Runners were...
Woodbury Leadership Academy Partners with Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue
The K–12 charter school is bringing real-world volunteerism to the classroom. This February, Woodbury Leadership Academy (WLA) is partnering with...
Vintage Wedding Photos
One would think that even in vintage wedding photos that the bride and groom would smile at one another while getting married. But in looking...
Hearts Across the World
Royal Oaks Elementary teacher collects Valentine’s Day letters and postcards. Receiving a heartfelt, handwritten letter is always sweet—and for one...
Cardinal Courtship
A sweet gesture is caught on camera. Steven Meisel captured a pair of lovebirds outside his kitchen window. “I thought the interaction between the...
Local Actor to Direct His First Woodbury Performance
Ashland Production’s Jack Lambert will be in the wings for Open Door Community Theatre’s production of Seussical, the Musical. East Ridge High...
Cast Your Vote for Best of Woodbury 2025
It’s time to celebrate the best that Woodbury has to offer! Our Best of Woodbury 2025 annual readers’ poll offers a fill-in-the-blank voting system,...
Skoolie Too Bus Serves Students and Families
Local nonprofit aims to send message to students: You’re growing up in a community that cares. When the Skoolie Too bus comes around, a party is...
Meet a Couple of Woodbury Champions
Mike and Lynn Olsen became part of the Woodbury Community Foundation (WCF) in the best way possible: They started by only “writing checks” when they...
Snowblind
Award-winning photograph shows off the beauty of winter. Amateur photographer Adrian Koo describes woodland photography as difficult. “Because of...
The Live Like Laura Foundation Honors Laura Schrankler’s Legacy
Cottage Grove family creates a foundation to award scholarships in memory of Laura Schrankler. In the 25 years that Laura Schrankler was on this...
A Look Into the Children’s Theatre Company’s Costume Closet
Step into the world of costume design and see how garments tell the story on stage. Audience members file into the UnitedHealth Group Stage...
Woodbury American Legion Post 501 Focuses on Youth
American Legion grows its Legionville and Oratorical Scholarship programs. American Legion Woodbury Post 501 has been working with local schools to...
SoWashCo Superintendent Julie Nielsen Talks District Goals
South Washington County Schools superintendent shares what makes the district successful. It takes a special kind of person to run a school district...
How One Family Gives Back to Their Roots
Woodbury's Carachuri family calls Cozumel, Mexico a second home. Known for its turquoise water and light, sandy beaches, Cozumel, Mexico, is a...
Christmas Eve Memories From 1955
It was a memorable Christmas Eve in 1955 for the little 5-year old blond-haired girl in the checked dress. My uncle Roy, his well-dressed wife,...
See the Holidays in a New Light
This abstract image showcases the beauty of a Christmas tree. Photographer Fred Manthey says he used a lens ball, “a clear acrylic sphere about the...
Meet the Hat Grandma
Arvilla Lang says each gift she makes is unique, making every child feel special. Kindergarten students at Woodbury Elementary won’t have to worry...
