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Tue
20
Aug

Restroom/concession building latest in decade of projects at Turner Park


Work is underway on a combined restroom and concession stand building at McGregor’s Turner Park. It’s the final step in a decade-long plan to improve the park on the west edge of town. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten

 

Tue
20
Aug

Turkey River Mall celebrates 20 years on Elkader’s Main Street


Becky Dietzler, owner of the Turkey River Mall in Elkader, stands in the rock shop next to a large piece of amethyst. Dietzler is celebrating 20 years in business after acquiring the building in 2000 and officially opening the Mall in July 2004. (Photo by Willis Patenaude)

By Willis Patenaude 

Tue
20
Aug

Marquette weighing options to finance water reservoir project

By Audrey Posten

 

Tue
20
Aug

MFL MarMac School Board approves policies to curb chronic absenteeism

By Audrey Posten

 

Tue
20
Aug

Traffic patterns shift as McGregor Main Street construction moves to next stage


Seventh Street, from C Street to Garnavillo Avenue, was closed to traffic last week, as phase two of the McGregor Main Street Reconstruction Project moved to its next stage. Those entering McGregor from the Great River Road/Walton Street will now be directed onto C Street for a short detour in order to reach downtown. This route is only for cars, SUVs and standard sized trucks.

Traffic patterns in McGregor shifted last week, as phase two of the Main Street Reconstruction Project moved to its next stage.

Tue
20
Aug

Luana Daze coming up Aug. 24-25


The parade is always a highlight of the annual Luana Daze celebration. The event is set for Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 24 and 25, and will feature fun for the whole family. (File photo)

Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 24-25, marks the return of the annual Luana Daze, a weekend event that will feature activities for the whole family—from live music, kids games, great food and more. 

Tue
13
Aug

Pope is new elementary principal at Central

By Willis Patenaude 

Tue
13
Aug

Move to Iowa brings music to forefront for Doubting Thomas


McGregor musician Rick Thomas—who performs under the moniker Doubting Thomas—has become a fixture on the local music scene since moving to Iowa in 2021. (Submitted photo)

By Audrey Posten

 

Tue
13
Aug

Monona Scouts apply to pilot program to merge boys, girls units


On Aug. 5, Jim Langhus provided the city council with an update on Scouting in Monona and led a tour of the Scout House on West Iowa Street. Langhus (right) is pictured with council members Tim Wright and John Elledge and city administrator Barb Collins. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

The Monona Scout House was once a schoolhouse that was moved from B45 into town. The building sits on property owned by the city of Monona an is used for meetings and to store equipment.

By Audrey Posten

 

Tue
13
Aug

Shepherd of the Hills Back to School Drive provides for those in need


MFL MarMac ninth grader Olivia Kirby, the “Backpack Queen,” was one of several volunteers at Shepherd of the Hills’ Back to School Drive. (Photos by Willis Patenaude)

Shepherd of the Hills has organized its Back to School Drive, providing school supplies for families in need, since the 1980s. This year’s goal was to fill 350 backpacks.

By Willis Patenaude 

 

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