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Tue

Aug

Portion of McGregor’s phase two construction area to reopen this week

Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/13/2024 - 13:20

A section of McGregor’s Main Street, from Third to Fifth streets, is projected to reopen at the end of this week. Main Street has been closed from Third to Seventh streets since this spring, for phase two of an extensive reconstruction project. The area from Fifth to Seventh streets will still remain closed, and work will also begin on Seventh Street, from C Street to Buell Avenue. This map outlines traffic control measures that will be in place with the closure of Seventh Street.

Phase 2A of McGregor’s Main Street Reconstruction Project, from Third to Fifth streets, is expected to reopen to traffic by the end of this week.

Tue

Aug

Clayton County Development Group holds annual meeting

Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/13/2024 - 13:18

Clayton County Development Group handed out its annual awards on July 31. Pictured (left to right) are Katie and Schumann with Schumann Repair, Didier Vanderbirst and Anne Body with the Garnavillo Mini Mart, Morgan Adams from Revival Furniture Co., Maureen Wild with the McGregor SpecialTea Shoppe and Anne Moore from the Driftwood Diner and Eric Meyer with Meyer Collision Center. (Submitted photo)

The Clayton County Development Group (CCDG) annual meeting was held at the Elkader Golf & Country Club on July 30. Attending was guest speaker Georgie Hilby, assistant district representative for Congresswoman Ashley Hinson; Mayor Katlyn Berns of Clayton, Mayor Fred Swaub of Guttenberg and Mayor Hanna Evans of Strawberry Point.

Tue

Aug

Quilts of Valor presentation honors family’s service to the country

Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/13/2024 - 13:15

Multiple veterans received Quilts of Valor in Elkader on Aug. 11. Pictured (left to right) are Jeff Mueller, David Mueller, Steve Kauffman, Greg Kauffman, Nathan Erickson, Kari Erickson, Bill Erickson, Fred Schaffer and Jeremy and Justin Mueller. (Photo by Willis Patenaude)

The local Veteran’s Stitchers group presented several Quilts of Valor at the Elkader veterans memorial in the city park on Aug. 11, honoring a family’s service to the country.

Tue

Aug

Youth share talents at care center

Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/13/2024 - 13:13

(Photo by Audrey Posten)

The McGregor Public Library held its second annual summer talent show on Aug. 6, at the Great River Care Center. Youth sang, danced, played instruments and showed off their favorite hobbies for residents, many of whom bopped along and clapped for the performances. Residents even joined in the final number, clacking sticks and playing shakers while the kids and library staff played boomwhackers and bucket drums.

Tue

Aug

Seal of Biliteracy and Spanish Club are part of Central’s global awareness efforts

Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/06/2024 - 12:30

Central Spanish Club members Blake Hunt, Peyton Finley, Brylee Erickson, Makayla Erickson, Keeley Curran, Ella Buckman, Caitlyn Druecker and Aidan Wellendorf pose in front of the Cissus Hotel in Guatemala during the club’s summer trip. (Photos courtesy of Kelly Erickson)

The Santa Catalina Arch is one of the many places Central’s Spanish Club visited during a nine-day trip to Guatemala and Belize. Pictured (front, left to right) are Caitlyn Druecker, Peyton Finley, Brylee Erickson, Keeley Curran, Makayla Erickson; (back) teacher Kelly Erickson, Blake Hunt, chaperone Erin Hunt, Aidan Wellendorf and Ella Buckman.

By Willis Patenaude

Tue

Aug

Effigy Mounds interns focus on outreach, interpretation, accessibility

Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/06/2024 - 12:26

Jannella Perez was one of five interns who presented on their summer work at Effigy Mounds National Monument. Intern projects will improve outreach, interpretive programming and accessibility. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

Feli Badji as a PAIR (park accessibility information review) intern through a new program that assesses accessibility at parks.

By Audrey Posten

Tue

Aug

One year later, purple martins are singing and swooping in Elkader

Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/06/2024 - 12:18

Purple martins rest on a perch overlooking the Turkey River in Elkader. Around 20 birds inhabited the area this summer, after returning to Elkader last year for the first time in over a decade. (Inset) Four purple martin babies nestle inside the housing compartment while waiting to fledge. (Photos courtesy of Dan Beck)

By Willis Patenaude

Tue

Aug

Learn how to save a life at CPR practice, certification sessions

Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/06/2024 - 12:15

Community members can learn how to save a life at a series of CPR practice and certification sessions at the McGregor Community Center (former Methodist Church)

By Audrey Posten

Tue

Aug

Wilwert attends fundraiser for Shriners Hospitals as cheerleader

Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/06/2024 - 12:13

2024 Central graduate Beth Wilwert participated in the Iowa Shrine Bowl as a cheerleader. For her, one of the most memorable experiences was interacting with the children helped by Shriners Hospitals. (Submitted photo)

By Zoey Hyde

Tue

Aug

Pair of UIC baseball players earn all-district recognition

Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/06/2024 - 12:10

WarEagle junior Kahne Bolsinger was an all-district honorable mention pick. (Photo by Jarod Bormann)

MFL MarMac junior Parker Kuehl was an all-district first team selection for the Class 2A northeast district. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten

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