Family of Iowa Woman Turning 105 Years Old Wants Unique Gift

All birthdays are special occasions. However, one Wilton, Iowa, resident is about to celebrate a major milestone birthday this July.

Long-time Iowa resident Eleanor Pasvogel is about to celebrate a big birthday on Wednesday, July 9th. Eleanor will be turning 105 years old! This is a significant moment for Eleanor's family and the entire Wilton community in Iowa.

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Eleanor's family wants this birthday to be a big celebration of life, not just for the family, but for the small town of Wilton. The town of Wilton, Iowa is just west of Davenport with a population of 2,930 as of the 2023 census. It's amazing to know that one of the oldest residents in the country is located right in the Sioux Empire in our neighboring state of Iowa.

KWQC TV 6 News in Davenport is reporting Eleanor Pasvogel's family is requesting a unique birthday gift for her special day. Eleanor's family wants to shower the Birthday Queen with cards. This is a small, close-knit family, and they want to make sure that Eleanor feels extra love on her July 9th birthday.

According to her great-niece, Eleanor still lives at home, and her small family wants to make sure she has a great birthday.If you’d like to help celebrate, send well wishes to Eleanor Pasvogel at P.O. Box 25 in Wilton, IA, 52778.

How can You Send a Birthday Card to Iowa Resident Eleanor Pasvogel?

Remarkably, Eleanor still lives at her Wilton home. Please help Eleanor's family celebrate this major birthday. Take some time to send her well wishes to her P.O. Box 25 in Wilton, Iowa 52778.

The local Wilton Zion Lutheran Church is hosting a huge birthday party in honor of Eleanor Pasvogel on Sunday, July 13th at 10 AM.

Happy, happy birthday, Eleanor! Enjoy your 105th birthday, and thank you for being an inspiration for people across the Sioux Empire!

Dives Worth a Drive in South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota

Almost every small South Dakota town has a watering hole. It’s where the locals go to kick back a few brews and engage in conversation.

Some of these establishments are located in buildings almost as old as the town itself. There might be a fresh coat of paint on the walls or new vinyl on the booth seats, but the ambiance is still reminiscent of a good ol’ dive.

If you think a "dive" is all about the sketchy clientele, the smell of the Devil’s lettuce, and stale Grain Belt, you’d be wrong. Not every dive has a bad reputation.

What makes a dive, a dive?

A dive has character. Neon beer signs and local memorabilia adorn the walls.

You might find a pool table, dart board, and a few video lottery machines.

The bartender knows the regulars by name and they know what you drink.

Some dives don't even serve food except for bags of chips and pickled eggs that sit in a jar of brine on the bar.

Dives aren't fancy. You might see 70's-style wood panels on the walls and wobbly tables leveled with a folded napkin.

Finally, the bathrooms. The bathrooms in dives are in a class by themselves and could be a whole topic on its own.

There are several small-town dives in our area with friendly faces, cheap booze with a burn, and even really good food! We use the term "dive" in the most affectionate way.

Here are some of the best and why you should go there.

Gallery Credit: Karla Brown