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Tue
22
Sep

Collins resigns from McGregor Council

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/22/2015 - 12:58

Cannon/Freedom Park in McGregor will be home to a veterans memorial, which will be created as part of Hunter Jensen’s Eagle Scout project.

Scout plans veterans memorial

 

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times Editor

The McGregor Council confirmed the resignation of councilman Joe Collins at its Sept. 16 meeting. 

The resignation is effective immediately, as Collins said he plans to move out of the area. Two years remain on Collins’ term, with the seat up for election in Nov. 2017.

“You have two options,” attorney Mike Schuster advised the council. “You can make an appointment or you can call a special election.”

Tue
22
Sep

Iowa State Education Association President visits MFL MarMac

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/22/2015 - 12:56

Wawro speaks with MFL MarMac superintendent Dale Crozier.

Iowa State Education Association (ISEA) President Tammy Wawro (standing, right) visited MFL MarMac Monday afternoon as part of a tour of northeast Iowa school districts. She toured the school buildings in Monona, speaking with staff and students. Here, accompanied by MFL MarMac second grade teacher Roberta Hass, Wawro speaks with a kindergarten class. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

Wawro discusses the elementary TAG program with Emily Welper.

While visiting area schools, Wawro said she was especially interested to learn more about reading literacy. She spoke candidly with Roberta Hass, Kathy Koether and Title 1 teacher Sherri Kerr about the impact legislation has on it.

In Hass’ second grade room, Wawro asked the kids about their favorite books and why being a teacher is a good job. She also told them that what they learn in school today, particularly reading, will aid them in their future careers and as parents.

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times Editor

Iowa State Education Association (ISEA) President Tammy Wawro visited MFL MarMac Monday afternoon as part of a tour of northeast Iowa school districts.

An educator from Cedar Rapids, Wawro has served as the ISEA President since April 2012. 

“It’s nice to see things firsthand,” she said, noting that touring regions of the state is a good way to gain information.

Tue
22
Sep

Marquette, McGregor, Luana to have contested city council races in Nov. 3 election

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/22/2015 - 12:52

The Sept. 17 filing deadline for city government offices has come and gone and the candidates are set for the upcoming Nov. 3 election.

In Marquette, Pamela Brodie-Fitzgerald, Tracy Melver and Eleanor Soulli are running for two seats on the council. Incumbents Jason Winter and Galen McShane did not file. No candidates filed for the office of mayor, which is being vacated by Norma Mason.

Incumbents Rogeta Halvorson and Joe Muehlbauer will battle Jason Echard for two seats on the McGregor council. Incumbent mayor Harold Brooks is running unopposed.

Tue
22
Sep

Monona Council updated on sanitary sewer project

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/22/2015 - 12:51

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times Editor

Engineer Marc Ruden, of IIW, Inc., updated the Monona Council on the status of the city’s phase II sanitary sewer drainage collection system improvement project at its Sept. 21 regular meeting. 

“We’re at the point where we’re putting the projects out to bid finally,” Ruden said, noting that bid letting for the work will be held Oct. 15, while the council is expected to award the contract at its Oct. 19 meeting.

There will be two contracts for the project, one for the collection system rehabilitation and another for lift station and waste water treatment facility improvements.

The engineer’s estimated cost for both parts is nearly $1.8 million, Ruden said.

Tue
22
Sep

Elementary student advisory groups take on leadership roles at school

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/22/2015 - 12:50

The third grade advisory group for the first nine weeks of school includes (left to right) Parker Kuehl, Quinn McGeough, Jacob Schellhorn, Will Hopes, Lacey Upton, Addison Buchheit, Ava Kishman and Morgan Jacobson.

The second grade advisory group for the first nine weeks of school is Jerica Wille, Devon Meyer, Moriah Moser, Cora Keehner, Will Howes, Aidan Meyer, Weston Fuelling and Clayton Henkes.

Beginning this year, MFL MarMac Elementary has two student advisory groups, one for second grade and another for third grade. 

They meet alternating once each six school days at lunch. Each advisory has eight total members. Six are selected from the Student of the Week Award winners. There is always one boy and one girl serving in advisory from each class section. The other two members were chosen by the original six as at-large members from the entire class pool. All advisory member students serve for nine weeks and then choose their own successor for the next nine-week school term.

Elementary guidance counselor Kurt Gaylor said the purpose of the student advisory is to:

—Have students take ownership over decisions for special events and other school activities.

Tue
15
Sep

Discover activities for the whole family at Railroad Days Sept. 19

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/15/2015 - 12:20

Little barrel rides are one of several activities kids can enjoy at Railroad Days, held Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Marquette Depot and Information Center. (NIT file photo)

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times Editor

Immerse yourself in Marquette’s railroad history Sept. 19, as the Marquette Depot Museum and Information Center presents its annual Railroad Days celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The event kicks off at 10 a.m. with caricature drawings by local artist John Mundt, along with little barrel rides for the kids.

The Hole in the Sock Gang 1880s street theater group will perform at 11 a.m., with the bad guys attempting to rob the train. Watch to see if they’ll get away with the money.

Tue
15
Sep

School board approves annual progress report, goals

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/15/2015 - 12:19

Sharon Greener, Tonya Meyer and Collin Stubbs were sworn on to the MFL MarMac School Board Sept. 14. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times Editor

The MFL MarMac School Board approved the district’s annual progress report and goals for the next year at its monthly meeting Sept. 14.

Teacher Jen Wilwert gave the presentation, breaking down student proficiency, by grade level, in reading, science and math on the Iowa Assessment.

In reading, all grade levels showed students at least 69.2 percent proficient, with the highest level in last year’s ninth and 11th graders, at over 90 percent. That put MFL MarMac above the AEA and state in two-thirds of grades three through 11.

Tue
15
Sep

Churches collaborate to offer inter-generational Bible study

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/15/2015 - 11:14

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times Editor

Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 23, McGregor’s First Congregational and First Lutheran Churches will collaborate to offer inter-generational Bible study sessions for area residents of all faiths.

The sessions will be held each week, on Wednesday, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Through the fall, sessions will be held at the First Congregational Church, but will eventually be held at both churches. The program will run until May 18, 2016.

Tue
15
Sep

MCED welcomes Brenen's Painting

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/15/2015 - 11:13

The Monona Chamber and Economic Development (MCED) welcomed its newest member, Brenen’s Interior and Exterior Painting, of Luana, to the community Sept. 8 with a ribbon cutting event. Pictured are Monona City Administrator Dan Canton, Monona Councilwoman Randee Blietz, MCED Director Ali Werger, MCED Executive Director Rogeta Halvorson, Monona Mayor Barb Collins, Brenen Steele, Greg Formanek with Superior Builders, Monona Councilman Dan Havlicek and Pam Malanaphy. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times Editor

The Monona Chamber and Economic Development (MCED) welcomed its newest member, Brenen’s Interior and Exterior Painting, of Luana, to the community Sept. 8 with a ribbon cutting event. Owned by Brenen Steele, the business offers interior and exterior painting services for commercial, residential and agricultural buildings.

Originally from southeast Minnesota, Steele said he’s a second-generation painter.

“My dad taught me to do things right the first time,” he told those gathered at the ribbon cutting. Steele said he focuses on doing a nice job and trying to please his customers.

Tue
08
Sep

A view without a room

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/08/2015 - 11:02

The McGregor riverfront took on a different look the last two weeks, as the decades-old Holiday Shores Motel was torn down, leaving behind an unhindered view of the Mississippi. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

Holiday Shores Motel torn down, leaving memories behind

 

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times Editor

The McGregor riverfront took on a different look the last two weeks, as the decades-old Holiday Shores Motel was torn down, leaving behind an unhindered view of the Mississippi. 

As news of the tear-down spread via the North Iowa Times Facebook page, many current and former residents, as well as visitors to the area, took to the social networking site to voice their thoughts. As of Sept. 4, the original post had reached nearly 15,000 people, was shared 111 times and accumulated nearly 40 comments, with people sharing memories and speculating about the future of the property. 

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