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Students get emotional perspective into consequences of distracted driving

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/17/2024 - 11:31

A distracted driving event gave MFL MarMac high school students an emotional perspective into the consequences of texting and driving and driving at excessive speeds. The day included viewing this Camaro involved in a July 2022 crash that killed three Dubuque teenagers. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

A mock accident simulated the potential result of texting and driving. Marti Post, a member of the ambulance service and Crossing Rivers Health employee, talked viewers through what was happening.

Firefighters used jaws of life and other equipment to peel apart the vehicles, while EMTs and paramedics removed the individuals from inside.

Noah Goltz, an MFL MarMac student and Monona junior firefighter, works on one of the vehicles involved in the mock accident.

Aside from the fire chief and a fellow firefighter who provided the vehicles, Jeremy Schellhorn, a Monona firefighter and one of the event organizers, said first responders knew little about the mock accident scenario beforehand. “The only thing the guys know right now is we’ll be calling them out. The only thing EMS knows is I want both units and three EMTs in each. It will be true and accurate to how we do a scene,” he said prior to the event.

Students watched as Gundersen Air landed on the MFL MarMac football field.

MFL MarMac Mental Health Specialist Jessica Goltz and High School Principal Larry Meyer helped organize the distracted driving event.

Iowa State Trooper Eric Payne, a collision reconstructionist, detailed his response to a July 2022 crash in Dubuque, involving excessive speed, that claimed the lives of three teenagers.

The families of Kennedy Elskamp and Chloe Lucas played an integral role in last week’s event, hoping to raise awareness and save lives. It was their first time speaking in front of a student body.

After listening to speakers, students attended four breakout sessions. At one, Marti Post and Ben Harris from Crossing Rivers Health explained what happens at the emergency room when a traumatic event occurs.

Iowa State Trooper Boyd Eser was part of a breakout session that detailed the legal, financial and insurance ramifications of distracted driving.

Iowa Department of Public Safety Therapy K9 Matt Pickles was a popular attendee at the distracted driving event.

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

 

Wed
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Apr

Hyde overcomes adversity as adaptive sports athlete

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/17/2024 - 10:43

Central sophomore Zoey Hyde is competing in wheelchair races for the track and field team. She is Central’s first ever wheelchair racer, competing in the 100-, 400- and 800-meter events. (Photo courtesy of Zoey Hyde)

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

 

Wed
17
Apr

Cover crops growing at Clayton County Fairgrounds

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/17/2024 - 10:41

A cover crop demonstration plot at the Clayton County Fairgrounds will be the focus of an open house on Monday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Area crop adviser Edmund Ruff, who developed the idea, is pictured at the site with Iowa Soybean Association representative Suzanne Shirbroun. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

The latest grandstand attraction at the Clayton County Fairgrounds isn’t a cover band, but a cover crop.

 

Wed
17
Apr

Pleasant Ridge Road culvert maintenance project resumes April 29

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/17/2024 - 10:39

Pleasant Ridge Road/B45 between Marquette and Monona will be closed to thru traffic starting April 29 in order to complete a culvert maintenance project.

 

Wed
17
Apr

Marquette accepts settlement for unauthorized removal of city trees

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/17/2024 - 10:38

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

 

Wed
17
Apr

Hometown Victory Foundation celebrates decade of Reading 4 A Reason

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/17/2024 - 10:36

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

 

Wed
17
Apr

Meyer medals twice in successful week for MFL MarMac girls golf

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/17/2024 - 10:34

Bulldog sophomore Devon Meyer was the medalist at two meets and runner-up at another last week. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

Morgan Jacobson drives the ball in last week's triangular against Waukon and Postville. She tied for third after shooting a 50.

A 60 put Kaylin Garbes in seventh place at the April 9 triangular at Tri City Golf Course.

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

 

Wed
17
Apr

Central boys continue making progress

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/17/2024 - 10:30

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

 

Wed
17
Apr

Bulldog boys win two golf meets

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/17/2024 - 10:29

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

 

Wed
17
Apr

Warriors start golf season with victories

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/17/2024 - 10:28

Owen Hammersland and Makayla Erickson hold their medals, earned in the win over Postville at the Elkader Golf and Country Club on April 11. (Photo courtesy of Central Community School)

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

 

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