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Marquette, McGregor prepare for flooding


Marquette mayor Steve Weipert (left) and McGregor street supervisor Ren Pape were already hard at work filling sandbags Tuesday morning. (Photo by Gary Howe)

Jerry Thornton, chief of McGregor Hook and Ladder, has a system down for filling sandbags. (Photo by Gary Howe)

As of Monday, the Mississippi River had already hit minor flood stage—16 feet—at McGregor, and was expected to reach 17.7 feet by mid-week. Marquette and McGregor are now preparing for what the National Weather Service Office (NWS) at La Crosse predicts could be above- or well-above-normal flooding. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

Volunteers needed to fill sandbags

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times

Marquette and McGregor are now in preparation mode for what the National Weather Service Office (NWS) at La Crosse predicts could be above- or well-above-normal flooding this spring. 

The Mississippi River hit minor flood stage—16 feet—at McGregor on Monday, and was expected to reach 17.7 feet by mid-week. The hydrograph showed it holding steady at that level through the coming weekend.

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Mar

Middle schoolers planning play audience won’t forget


Ruby Koeller (left) takes on the lead role of the princess in the MFL MarMac Middle School play “Princess Who?” which will be performed in the high school auditorium, in Monona, on Friday and Saturday, March 22 and 23. Showings will be held at 7 p.m. each night. Here, the princess seeks help from Snow White (Hailee Corlett) in order to recover her memory. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

Hansel (Abe Hanson) and Gretel (Hannah Bogdonovich) are among the fairy tale characters the princess encounters during “Princess Who?”

Jonah Wille (left) and Holden Mathis portray two of the seven dwarves in this fun fairy tale adventure.

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times

Although the story line is based around amnesia, audiences will find it hard to forget this year’s MFL MarMac Middle School play. Students will present the fun-filled mystery “Princess Who?” this Friday and Saturday, March 22 and 23, with 7 p.m. showings each night in the high school auditorium in Monona. 

Written by Brian D. Taylor, “Princess Who?” is about a princess who loses her memory, explained seventh grader Ruby Koeller, who plays the lead role. 

After waking up alone, in a forest, “she goes through different fairy tales to find it again,” Koeller said. 

Tue
19
Mar

McGregor’s Sixth Street bridge to be replaced this year

By Audrey Posten, Noth Iowa Times

The McGregor Council, at its March 13 meeting, approved an engineering contract with H.R. Green for replacement of the Sixth Street bridge.

Grant funding from the Iowa Department of Transportation will pay for the project, which H.R. Green senior project manager Tim Cutsforth said will include removing the current bridge and replacing it with a box culvert. 

“A few years ago, it was patched up,” Cutsforth noted, “but the abutments are starting to go. It’s met its lifespan.” 

Tue
19
Mar

Marquette Council approves utility rate increase

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times

At its March 12 meeting, the Marquette Council approved an ordinance that will slightly up the city’s sanitary sewer rate. 

The 1 percent monthly increase for residential properties is based on a recommendation from the auditor, to get the fund operating in the positive, stated city clerk Bonnie Basemann at a previous meeting. It is slated to add $4,000 in revenue. 

The council has been discussing the proposed rate change since December, but held off on passing the ordinance right away, so residents would have an opportunity to share their thoughts. 

Tue
12
Mar

Highlighting Inspiring Women: She lives for the hunt


Hunter Ellie Kinley

Throughout March, which is Women’s History Month, the North Iowa Times will again publish a series of articles highlighting local women. Whether it’s through their careers, hobbies, volunteer efforts or unique personalities, these women have become an inspiration to others.


By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times

When asked where her love of hunting comes from, the answer is an easy one for Ellie Kinley.

“It’s all my dad,” she responded, smiling.

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12
Mar

Old Man River slated to open March 13


Old Man River Restaurant and Brewery will re-open at 123 A St., in downtown McGregor, on Wednesday, March 13. New owners Duane and Diana Vorwald purchased the historic building last fall and have spent the past few months adding their own touches and developing the menu. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times

After sitting empty for several years, Old Man River Restaurant and Brewery is slated to re-open its doors in downtown McGregor on Wednesday, March 13.

It was the restaurant’s location in the historic Diamond Jo building that caught the eye of new owners Duane and Diana Vorwald. 

“We saw the sign that it was for sale,” Diana remarked. “My husband kept sending me pictures until I gave in.”

“It’s such a beautiful building,” she added, “and we’re happy to get it open again.”

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12
Mar

Bachman resigns from Monona Council

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times

The city of Monona is now searching for a new council member, following the surprise resignation of Doug Bachman last week. Bachman announced his decision via a letter that was dropped off at city hall on Monday, March 4, just hours before the council’s first regular meeting of the month. No explanation for the resignation was provided.

Bachman replaced Jason Schubert on the council in 2016, and was re-elected in 2017. His current four-year term runs through 2021.

Bids accepted for city projects

Tue
12
Mar

SODA members attend ‘Live Above the Influence Day’ at state capitol


Eight members from MFL MarMac’s SODA club attended “Live Above the Influence Day” at the Iowa State Capitol on Feb. 28. While there, attendees Saysha Schoulte (left), Ashley Weaver, Anna Stoddard, Breanna Knickerbocker, Mackenzy Ruff, Abby Schellhorn, Riley Whitney and Lauren Gillitzer met with legislators Michael Bergan and Anne Osmundson. (Submitted photos)

SODA president and MFL MarMac senior Lauren Gillitzer was a keynote speaker at the press conference held that day.

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times

Alliance Coalitions for Change (AC4C) hosted a “Live Above the Influence Day” for youth at the Iowa State Capitol on Feb. 28. Eight members from MFL MarMac’s high school SODA (Students Opposed to Drugs and Alcohol) club attended the event, along with advisor Jackie McGeough and student council advisor Megan Schellhorn. Julie Doeppke and Tracy Yelden, from the Clayton County 5C Coalition, also accompanied the group.

During the event, McGeough said students from across the state were educated on legal issues in regard to substance abuse and learned how to speak to their legislators about concerns they have in their communities. 

Tue
12
Mar

North Iowa Times receives four awards


Audrey Posten received three awards for her writing and photography. The North Iowa Times was also honored for its social media presence.

The photograph “Colors from the sky” earned third place for “Best News Feature Photo.”

The North Iowa Times earned four awards in the 2019 Iowa Better Newspaper Contests, marking the fifth straight year the newspaper has been honored. Winners were announced Feb. 8, at the Iowa Newspaper Association’s annual awards banquet held during the INA 2019 Convention and Trade Show.

Members of the Indiana Press Association judged approximately 3,654 entries in dozens of categories by class, based on circulation. The North Iowa Times falls in the Weekly Class I category, for newspapers published weekly with 1,001 circulation and less.

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12
Mar

School finalizes plan to make up days

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times

Thanks to a combination of make-up days, extended school days and no more Wednesday early dismissals, MFL MarMac students will still be able to avoid attending class in June this year.

The district has cancelled 12 days due to snow or extreme cold—four more than all of last year. Over the past month, superintendent Dale Crozier has worked with staff and school board members to come up with a solution to recoup that lost time.

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