Gedern and Porta Westfalica, Germany – Monroe County’s Sister Cities

Diane Hanna & Ingrid Soraghan and Bill Getchman & Marvin Taake.  Learn more about Gedern and Porta Westfalica, Germany and the long-lasting international friendships which have formed between the communities of Gedern & Columbia and Porta Westfalica & Waterloo, IL through cultural and youth exchanges.  Through continued communication, visitor exchanges and celebrations through the years, both Columbia and Waterloo organizations have many interesting and exciting stories to share!