HANCOCK COUNTY — The smell of sauerkraut wafting through the fellowship hall was a sure sign that German Fest had returned to Faith Lutheran Church in Greenfield last weekend. Guests were greeted by ...

The committee planning the return of the annual German Fest at First Lutheran Church in Parkersburg includes, from left, seated, Caleb Reid, Lori Butler with Cora Reid, Linda Dally, Eli Reid and Mary ...

The German Band performs on the lawn at First Lutheran Church in Parkersburg during a previous German Fest. (Photo Provided) PARKERSBURG — First Lutheran Church’s annual German Fest is set for ...

Mid-Missouri author Jeremy Amick's new book, "Lutherans of Cole County: A History," maps out the immigration of early German Lutheran settlers to the Cole County area and the history of the churches ...

WORMS, Neb. (KOLN) - Worms may seem like an odd name for an unincorporated village in Nebraska, but it’s based off of a city in Germany. “(The Germans) will drag the ‘W’ and say it, ‘Verms.’ ‘Verms,’” ...

Willkommen/Welcome to the Annual Trinity Lutheran Germanfest in Traverse City. This Northern Michigan event celebrates German influence in Traverse City and promises to be a great day! Trinity ...

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