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May

Great River Care Center hopes events will connect residents, community members


Staff at Great River Care Center and Turner Pointe Assisted Living, in McGregor, have planned a series of fun events they hope will connect the facility’s residents with other community members. One of the activities, Community Coffee, will be held each Monday, beginning at 9 a.m., at Turner Pointe. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times 

Staff at Great River Care Center and Turner Pointe Assisted Living, in McGregor, have planned a series of fun events they hope will connect the facility’s residents with other community members.

“Every six months, I get a project to do,” explained activity director Debbie Johnson. “This last project was about the community—bringing them in more and getting our residents out in the community.”

Residents volunteered at the McGregor Public Library Halloween party and Kindermusik, a popular music and movement program for kids, was brought to the facility, allowing residents to interact more with children.

Tue
24
Apr

Solving a 'prom'blem


After wintry weather forced the postponement of the MFL MarMac prom from April 14 to April 20, students, school officials, local businesses and staff at the Dousman House worked together to make the most of the unique scenario. No matter when it was held, the prom, with the theme “Roaring Twenties,” was a night to remember for many students. That was especially true for seniors Derek Larson and Chelbe Feuerhelm (couple on the left), who were crowned king and queen, and juniors Garret Keehner and Keagan Moose, who were honored as prince and princess. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

Students, businesses, venue work together when MFL MarMac’s prom is postponed

By Audrey Posten and Correne Martin

What do you do when your prom gets rescheduled? Last week, MFL MarMac went through a crash course in the scenario, with students, school officials, local businesses and venue staff coming together to make the most of a situation that had never before occurred in school history.

When word came in the morning of April 14 that the school’s prom, scheduled for that evening at the Dousman House, in Prairie du Chien, would have to be postponed due to impending sleet, snow and ice, students were initially disappointed.

Tue
24
Apr

It’s never too early to prepare for severe weather


Although recent cold temperatures and snowfall don’t lead one to think about thunderstorms, flooding and tornadoes, it’s never too early to prepare for the severe weather warmer months can bring. (NIT file photo)

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times

Although recent cold temperatures and snowfall don’t lead one to think about thunderstorms, flooding and tornadoes, it’s never too early to prepare for the severe weather warmer months can bring.

“It’s important,” said Clayton County Emergency Management Coordinator Sarah Moser. “Take time to practice preparedness—where to be, what to do. The more you practice, the better you can react.”

Tue
24
Apr

Developer revealed for opera house project


The McGregor Council, at its April 18 meeting, agreed to proceed with plans to create a development agreement for the Sullivan Opera House, after Dominic Sparrgrove, of Parkersburg, was revealed as the developer for the project. The council also gave the go-ahead to begin the process for disposal of the property and to review the city’s urban renewal plan for possible use of TIF. (NIT file photo)

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times

The McGregor Council, at its April 18 meeting, agreed to proceed with plans to create a development agreement for the Sullivan Opera House, after Dominic Sparrgrove, of Parkersburg, was revealed as the developer for the project. The council also gave the go-ahead to begin the process for disposal of the property and to review the city’s urban renewal plan for possible use of TIF.

The decision was in response to the city, earlier this month, being awarded a $100,000 Community Catalyst Building Remediation Grant for rehabilitation of the Sullivan Opera House.

Tue
24
Apr

Company selected to market sale of Garden View

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times

At its April 16 meeting, the Monona Council agreed to enter into an exclusive representation agreement with Marcus & Millichap for marketing the sale of Garden View Senior Living Facility.

The city has maintained ownership of the facility since its construction, but the council, earlier this year, felt it was time to relinquish that control. 

“This is one more step to go down the path to accomplishing that,” said mayor Lynn Martinson.

Tue
17
Apr

Music students nab rare ‘outstanding performance’ honors


MFL MarMac sophomore Max Koeller’s euphonium solo, “Andante et Allegro,” was selected as an “outstanding performance” at the Solo and Small Ensemble Festival at Waukon on April 7. The honor will allow him to perform at All-State, in Ames, on May 9. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

Earning an outstanding performance for “Requiem” was the ensemble of (front, left to right) Abby Zeeh, Rose Grau, Lizzie Herzmann, Anjela Waterman, Elizabeth Grady, Riley Whitney; (back) Ben Miene, Chris Wright, Micah Decker, Max Koeller and Sam Koeller. Not pictured is Keagan Smerud. (Submitted photo)

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times

 

MFL MarMac high school music students joined those from other area schools at Waukon on April 7, to participate in Solo and Small Ensemble Festival. The contest included six “centers,” three for vocal performances and another three for instrumental performances. At the end of the day, one solo or ensemble performance from each center was selected as the “outstanding performance,” and invited to perform at All-State, in Ames, on May 9. 

Tue
17
Apr

Work to begin on Driftless Area Wetlands Centre’s nature play trail


The short loop around the outer edge of the Driftless Area Wetlands Centre’s property will transform into a nature play trail this year. Plans include resurfacing the trail with crushed limestone and adding several activity stations and natural areas along the route. The public is welcome to help with the project on Sunday, April 22, from 9 to 11 a.m. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times

 

The short loop around the outer edge of the Driftless Area Wetlands Centre’s property will transform into a nature play trail this year.

 

Tue
17
Apr

Two-vehicle accident claims life of McGregor man


The two-vehicle accident, which occurred on Highway 52, a quarter mile from the intersection with Highway 18, disrupted traffic for several hours on April 12. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

 

An April 12 two-vehicle accident outside Monona claimed the life of a McGregor man.

 

The Clayton County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call at 10:35 a.m., reporting a two-vehicle accident on Highway 52, approximately a quarter-mile south of Highway 18.

 

Tue
17
Apr

Operational sharing agreements approved amid concern for the program’s future

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times

 

At its April 9 meeting, the MFL MarMac school board approved the district’s operational sharing agreements, with no changes from the previous year. 

 

Tue
10
Apr

Bachman vaults her way to all-around state champion title


Kaylee Bachman, a Monona native and MFL MarMac eighth grader, earned the title of Level 8 All-Around State Champion at the Wisconsin State Gymnastics Championships last month. She competed with TNT Gymnastics, which has a training location in Prairie du Chien. (Submitted photo)

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times 

Kaylee Bachman is a testament to the fact that hard work, dedication, perseverance and attention to detail truly does pay off when competing in a sport. Last month, the MFL MarMac eighth grader earned the title of Level 8 All-Around State Champion at the Wisconsin State Gymnastics Championships. 

Kaylee competed with TNT Gymnastics, which has training locations in Prairie du Chien, as well as Waukon, Richland Center and Mauston. She’s been a gymnast at TNT since age 4.5, when parents Rachel and Chet enrolled her in recreational classes.

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