Around 250 people came to the Coggon Fire Department to get see Santa and Mrs. Claus. The department worked hard furnishing a gingerbread house backdrop for photos, and children were able to get a goodie bag from firefighters.
- Laura Drummy • Staff Photo
Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus gets a special escort around Coggon in one of the town’s firetrucks Dec. 17. Lights and sirens could be seen and heard, alerting the residents that Santa had arrived in Coggon.
- Laura Drummy • Staff Photo
Aria Wilson, 4, of Central City, makes a snowman ornament in the Coggon Fire Department Training Center.
- Laura Drummy • Staff Photo
The Coggon Fire Department hosts not only Santa and Mrs. Claus but ice cream sundaes, a hot chocolate bar, and a decorating area for sugar cookies.
- Laura Drummy • Staff Photo
Coggon Mayor Travis Beckman hands out red and green beads while families stand in line to see Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus.
- Laura Drummy • Staff Photo
Deputy Chief Jason Hartman shows Griffin Cross, 19 months, of Troy Mills, the levers on a fire truck. Griffin watched Hartman pull the levers back and forth and decided he should try too.
- Laura Drummy • Staff Photo
Many children make long lines in the department’s training room for face painting done by CR Face Painting’s Lizzy Dvorsky.
- Laura Drummy • Staff Photo
Many customers take part in the Second Annual Holiday Craft and Vendor Show in Coggon Dec. 10. Vendors were spread throughout the Coggon Center with various merchandise.
- Laura Drummy • Staff Photo
Faith Mission Thrift Store, located in the Coggon Center, was open. Shoppers are able to go through multiple rooms with much thrifty merchandise, including Christmas decor, clothes, books, games and more Dec. 10.
- Laura Drummy • Staff Photo
During the Vendor Show, Santa Claus makes a guest appearance. Many children had their photos taken and were able to tell Santa what they wanted for Christmas.
- Laura Drummy • Staff photo
Latest e-Edition
- To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left.
Most Popular
Articles
- Pocket park to replace Coggon’s old main street grocery store
- NASP® 2023 State Archery Tournament Area Results
- Sounds and Sweets
- Springville girls basketball wrap-up: Business as usual
- Anamosa girls basketball wrap-up: Making a hoop investment
- Springville boys track and field: Getting a head start
- Center Point is home to a new Mexican restaurant
- Jackson placed on leave
- Midland girls basketball wrap-up: Raising the standards of success
- Simply Homemade bakery opens in Central City
Videos
Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos.