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Mar

Marquette Council holds off on awarding contract for Edgar Street project

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/22/2016 - 13:12

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times Editor

The Marquette Council chose, at its March 15 meeting, to take more time to consider construction bids for the city’s Edgar Street project, which will include sanitary sewer work and development of a bike/pedestrian trail.

Four companies bid on the project, said project engineer Bart Nies, from Delta 3 Engineering, with some bids coming in as much as $42,000 to $43,000 below the estimated project cost of $302,750.

“We got some great numbers,” he told the council. “It’s a good time of year to bid.”

Tue

Mar

Clayton County Sheriff’s Office investigating theft of firearms from Mar-Mac Police

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/15/2016 - 13:44

The Clayton County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the theft of firearms from the Mar-Mac Unified Police Department.

The investigation began with a request from Mar-Mac Police Chief Jason Bogdonovich following the discovery of missing items in February. It has been reported that, between Feb. 8 and Feb. 17, an undisclosed number of firearms were stolen from the city garage attached to the police station in Marquette during renovations to the police department. Details of the crimes cannot be released to protect the integrity of the investigation.

The Clayton County Sheriff’s Office is working with full cooperation of the Mar-Mac Unified Police Department. Anyone having information related to this investigation is asked to contact the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office at (563) 245-2422.

Tue

Mar

MFL MarMac creating trap shooting program

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/15/2016 - 13:43

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times Editor

The MFL MarMac School Board approved starting a trap shooting program for high school students at its March 14 meeting.

High School Principal David Ross, who will coach the team with teacher Joe Milewsky and Jim Ruff, said at least 15 students—both boys and girls—have shown interest. He estimated costs to run at $155 per student, with ammunition being the biggest cost factor.

Ross said all students will be required to have taken a hunters safety course. The same rules will apply as other school activities.

There was some discussion as to whether students should be required to purchase shells, or whether the school would provide them.

Tue

Mar

TLC program supports student learning

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/15/2016 - 13:41

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times Editor

A year after receiving a Teacher Leadership Compensation (TLC) Grant from the Iowa Department of Education, implementation of the system at MFL MarMac has been a helpful experience for school staff. MFL MarMac is one of a number of schools across the state participating in the program, which works to attract the best possible teachers, to retain both newly-hired and veteran teachers, to promote extensive collaboration among teachers, to reward professional growth and effective teaching, and to improve overall student achievement.

Tue

Mar

McGregor Council gets info on nuisance abatement procedures

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/15/2016 - 13:37

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times Editor

The McGregor Council sought information about nuisance abatement procedures at its March 9 meeting, as it plans to tackle some issues around the community in the coming months.

A nuisance, said city attorney Mike Schuster, includes issues like excessive weeds, grass that’s never cut, junk on the property and buildings in disrepair. “Whatever’s unattractive to the senses,” he noted.

Fri

Mar

Sharon Sharp

Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/11/2016 - 11:36

Sharon Sharp, 72, of Marquette, Iowa died Thursday, March 10, at Great River Care Center, McGregor, Iowa.

Sharon Ann, the daughter of Carl and Mary (Koecke) Valley, was born June 15, 1943 in Prairie du Chien. She graduated from Prairie du Chien High School in 1961. Sharon was united in marriage with Terry Sharp on Feb. 19, 1977 at St. Mary Catholic Church in McGregor, Iowa.

Tue

Mar

Marquette will have special election

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/08/2016 - 12:38

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times Editor

The Marquette Council agreed, at a special meeting March 1, to hold a special election to fill one council seat along with the office of mayor.

Larry Breuer was appointed mayor and Steve Eagle a council member at the city’s Feb. 16 regular meeting, filling the seats vacated at the end of January by the resignations of David Schneider as mayor and Rinda Ferguson as a council member.

Tue

Mar

Capturing the world from a different perspective

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/08/2016 - 12:34

Father and son Todd (right) and Austin Berry started the Luana-based company Driftless Drones, which captures aerial photos and videos using drones. (Submitted photo)

The drones are fully-automated and computer-controlled. They are manned with controllers by two people, with one person flying the drone while the other operates the camera.

According to Austin, the perspective from the air is what sets drone imagery apart. (Photos courtesy of Driftless Drones)

As drone usage soars, local company gets in on the ground floor

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times Editor

“We’ve always got our heads in the clouds these days.”

Well, technically, 400 feet above the ground, at the most. But the sky is where the Berry family has set its sights lately, said Taylor, who’s part of Driftless Drones, a company created by her husband, Austin, and his father, Todd, to capture aerial photos and videos using drones. Todd’s wife, Dianna, also helps with the operation, which is based in Luana.

Tue

Mar

Monona Council reviews city’s property valuations

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/08/2016 - 12:30

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times Editor

As part of the city of Monona’s 2016-2017 property casual insurance renewal, the council reviewed the city’s property valuations at its March 7 meeting.

“We’re looking for red flags, to know if you think it’s not enough [coverage],” said agent Kelly Bulman, referencing the suggestions given by EMC Insurance.

Mon

Mar

Freddie Joe Weidenbach

Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/07/2016 - 09:24

Freddie Joe Weidenbach, 75, of Bettendorf, Iowa, died Wednesday, March 2, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 7, 2016, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline, IL. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2016, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Moline Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the University of Iowa Foundation Department of Cardiology, Levitt Center for University Advancement, 1 West Park Road, Iowa City, IA, 52246.

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