Episode 115

Guests: Al Kluensner and Larry Pape: Centennial Cross Incorporated Segment 1: Background of Al Kluesner and Larry Pape History of Centennial Cross: Built in 1937, one hundred years after diocese of Dubuque was formed. Lights installed in 1962. Centennnial Cross Incorporated purchased structure. Plan to elevate structure and cross from 75 feet to 137 feet. Segment 2: Detailed plans to reconstruct support structure and cross. Deconstruction of old structure in winter 2024. County and FAA approval. FUNDRAISING FOR CENTENNIAL CROSS: https://centennialcross.org/ Segment 3: True stories of the Centennial Cross. Only cross in the world with these features. Donor board to be located in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Symbolism of cross. Construction to be completed in summer 2024. Guests: Al Kluensner and Larry Pape: Centennial Cross Incorporated and Knights of Columbus members First Airing: January 26, 2024