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Tue
13
Feb

Egan headed back to state wrestling tournament

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/13/2018 - 10:55

MFL MarMac junior Michael Egan, wrestling at 138 pounds, is headed back to the state tournament for the third time. (NIT file photo)

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times

MFL MarMac junior Michael Egan has advanced to the state wrestling tournament after placing second at 138 pounds at the Class 1A District 6 meet in Decorah on Feb. 10. This will be Egan’s third trip to the state tournament.

“It’s a challenge to get there,” said head coach Chet Bachman, who noted it’s rare for a wrestler to make it to state every year. “At this point, you’ve gotta go get it. You’ve gotta take guys down. He’s done a good job of that this year.”

Egan began the season wrestling at 132 pounds, but later moved up to the 138 weight class.

“We felt there was more of an opportunity there,”  Bachman said, “and it worked for him.”

Tue
06
Feb

Local organizations and neighbors ask EPA to intervene on Walz Energy project

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/06/2018 - 12:50

A letter initiated by the Clayton County Conservation Awareness Network seeks the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s intervention to determine whether the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ after-the-fact issuance of an NPDES permit to Walz Energy violates the Clean Water Act.

About 40 individuals and groups have asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to more closely monitor the potential impacts of the Walz Energy commercial feedlot and biogas manufacturing operation being developed in the watershed of Bloody Run Creek, east of Monona. The location of the project is in an environmentally sensitive karst area, with known sinkholes nearby. Bloody Run Creek is a popular trout stream and an officially designated Outstanding Iowa Water, which merits special protection under Iowa and EPA regulations.

Tue
06
Feb

Ruff takes another shot at state free throw contest

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/06/2018 - 12:49

Mackenzy Ruff has won the Knights of Columbus Council 8178 free throw contest every year since she was 10. She’s also gone on to state each year, a feat she hopes to continue in 2018, in her final year of eligibility. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times 

“I do one dribble before I shoot, then I take a moment to breathe. I’ve found that one dribble is enough for me to know what I’m doing.”

Becoming a perfect free throw shooter isn’t easy. Mackenzy Ruff is coming close, though.

The MFL MarMac freshman has won the Knights of Columbus Council 8178 local free throw contest each year since she was 10 years old. Her success hasn’t ended there.

“Every year, I’ve gone to state,” she said.

Tue
06
Feb

Monona Council moving forward with marketing the sale of Garden View

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/06/2018 - 12:47

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times Editor

At its Feb. 5 meeting, the Monona Council unanimously approved moving forward with marketing the sale of Garden View Senior Living Community.

Mayor Lynn Martinson broached the idea of selling the facility, which the city has owned since it was built 12 years ago, at a goal setting meeting two weeks ago.

At the time it was built, Martinson said it made sense for the city to help get Garden View up and running. However, maintaining responsibility for it is no longer economically prudent, he added.

“There are so many things going on,” said Martinson at Monday’s meeting. “There’s an issue now of getting a contractor to fix siding and windows.”

Tue
06
Feb

Landt takes the reins at Great River Care Center

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/06/2018 - 12:46

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times Editor

Kate Landt has joined Great River Care Center and Turner Pointe Assisted Living as its new assistant administrator.

A native of Garnavillo, Landt currently lives in Colesburg with her husband and four children. She has experience in customer service, CNA and human resources work and as an administrative assistant. Landt most recently worked at the Edgewood Convalescent Home.

“I’m passionate about what I do,” she shared. “Being in long-term care, I find it very rewarding.”

Tue
30
Jan

McGregor man now a division commander for U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/30/2018 - 10:21

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times

Earlier this month, McGregor resident Steven Gress was promoted to division commander of the second division of the 8 Western Rivers District of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.

As division commander, Gress will oversee the second division’s four flotillas: Prairie du Chien, La Crosse, Rochester and Winona.

“It’s a privilege to serve,” said Gress, who’s been a member of the Prairie du Chien flotilla since 2012. He’s held several flotilla and division positions during that time, including flotilla commander.

Gress said he was first introduced to the Coast Guard Auxiliary by a friend. Recently-retired from a 34-year career with Sysco, he decided to give it a try.

Tue
30
Jan

Reducing plastic use can strengthen health of Mississippi River and other waterways

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/30/2018 - 10:19

Living Lands and Waters team member Mike Coyne-Logan recently spoke at the Driftless Area Wetlands Centre, in Marquette. During the presentation, he showed off some of the materials, including this message in a bottle, that were discovered during one of the organization’s community river cleanups. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times

Two decades ago, after years of watching trash clutter the Mississippi River near his hometown of Hampton, Ill, a young Chad Pregracke felt he needed to do something. So, he set out in a single boat, plucking trash from the river banks and shoreline. Soon, with the help of sponsorships, media attention and volunteers, Pregracke’s venture grew.

Tue
30
Jan

Chamber, art center, library share updates

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/30/2018 - 10:17

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times 

Several local entities—the McGregor-Marquette Chamber of Commerce, McGregor-Marquette Center for the Arts and McGregor Public Library—went before the McGregor Council Jan. 17, sharing their accomplishments from 2017, as well as their plans for 2018.

McGregor-Marquette Chamber of Commerce

Executive director Kristie Austin said the chamber gained a dozen new members in 2017, bringing total membership to 113.

Tue
30
Jan

Let the Progressive Dinner be your valentine delight

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/30/2018 - 10:16

Let the McGregor-Marquette Chamber of Commerce’s 16th annual Progressive Dinner be your “valentine delight.” Held from 4 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 10, the Saturday before Valentine’s Day, the Progressive Dinner will feature food and fun from several of the chamber member cafés, in addition to bed and breakfast establishments.

The menu will include hors d’oeuvres served at The Corner Shoppe, in Garnavillo. Roasted red pepper with gnocchi soup from By the Spoonful will be offered at Old Man River, in McGregor. Little Switzerland Inn, in McGregor, will host the salad portion of the meal, featuring spring greens with fruit. The main course—stuffed pork chop with apple and coleslaw, or beef or shrimp kabob—will be served at McGregor’s Stauer House Bed and Breakfast. It will be back to Old Man River for dessert, where couples can enjoy “heart delights” from The Local Oven.

Mon
29
Jan

Jerrine Ann Lovett (Kliefoth)

Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/29/2018 - 09:20

Jerrine Ann Lovett (Kliefoth), 86, of Henderson, Nev., passed away peacefully Friday, Jan. 5, at Pacifica Senior Living Center in Henderson.

 

She was born Aug. 10, 1931, in Monona, to Clarence and  Edna Kliefoth and grew up in Clayton County. She later moved to Arizona, where she graduated from Yuma Union High School in 1948.

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