CNN PRODUCER NOTE     tprigge photographed the iconic Anheuser Busch bottles mural in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, which she says was threaten to be taken down by local city officials on November 12. She says when she first heard of the city's plan, she was distressed by the news. She says the mural is an iconic landmark and has been a part of her community for five decades. She asked her seven-year-old son what he thought about the mural and he said 'Seeing the beer bottles means I am home,' she explained. 'It's a real touchstone. Clearly, it was for my dad decades ago, and still remains so even for the up-coming-generation,' she said.

She says many people within the Manitowoc community came out to support the preservation of the mural. Manitowoc's Mayor, Justin M. Nickels, and representatives of Riverland Ag decided on November 12 to preserve the mural instead of taking down, according to a press release from the mayor's office. Mayor Nickels explained in the press release that he received more than 1000 emails from community members asking for the preservation of the mural. 'The citizens have spoken; however we all need to realize that in order to preserve this historic mural it will require maintenance, which comes at a cost,' he responded.

When iReporter tprigge heard about the decision by the city to preserve the mural, she says she was thrilled. 'Art actually won,' she said. 'It's so cool. It is a vintage pop art icon. If Andy Warhol was here, I am sure he would have been at our rally.'
- Jareen, CNN iReport producer