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Kathryn Elder, Owner of Mockingbird Bakery | Community Voices

By Vanessa Ferguson
Published July 24, 2021 at 3:00 PM CDT
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Kathryn Elder is the owner of Mockingbird Bakery in Rochester, Ill.

Kathryn Elder loves a cup of coffee, a sweet treat and a good book. All of these things can be found at her business, Mockingbird Bakery, in Rochester, Ill. Elder spoke with Community Voices about her love of baking and how the bakery got its name.

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Vanessa Ferguson
Vanessa was the Community Voices Production Coordinator at NPR Illinois from 2021-2025. She continues her passion for broadcasting as a co-host of the Beyond the Mouse podcast for the Front Row Network.
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