Elkader telephone operators recently celebrated their 55-year reunion at Johnson’s Restaurant in Elkader. Pictured (front, left to right) are Betty Marmann, Elkader; Eileen Smith, Marion; Arlene Reimer, Elkader; Judi Siebrecht, Prairie du Chien, Wis.; (back) Helen Wagner, St. Olaf; Joyce Melcher, Monona; Helen Medberry, Elgin; Beverly Moon, Monona; and Mike Rentschler, Elkader.