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Tue
18
Jul

Monona Council approves use of UTVs on city streets—but with restrictions

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/18/2017 - 14:04

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times Editor

ATVs and UTVs can now be used on Monona’s streets—as long as riders abide by certain rules.

At its July 10 meeting, the council approved an amendment to the city’s ordinance pertaining to off-road utility vehicles, following a request by a resident to use city streets to reach a nearby county secondary road, where off-road utility vehicle usage is now permitted.

“[The ordinance] was just updated a few years ago, but now the county is doing stuff,” noted councilman Dan Havlicek at a previous meeting. “We need to catch up with the times.”

Tue
18
Jul

Showing off some classic cars

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/18/2017 - 14:03

This 1947 Ford Coe, entered by Rick Abbott, of Waukon, was the winner in the truck category at the annual Great River Car Show and Cruise, held in McGregor on July 15. (Photos by Gary Howe)

Ken Meyer, of Castalia, shines up a 1955 Ford Crown Vic. The car, entered by Kim Meyer, took third place in the classic car category.

Randy Miller, of Elgin, shows off his 1964 Ford Falcon.

This 1956 Chevy Bel Air, entered by Ralph Livingston, of Garnavillo, placed second in the classic car category.

A total of 66 entrants participated in the car show.

Classic tunes and unique cars greeted attendees of the annual Great River Car Show and Cruise, held July 15, in McGregor.

A total of 66 entrants participated in the car show. Winners included:

Classic Car

Robert (Chopper) Thornton, McGregor, 1956 Chevy Handyman Wagon 

Ralph Livingston, Garnavillo, 1956 Chevy Bel Air 

Kim Meyer, Castalia, 1955 Ford Crown Vic

Antique Car

Erik Wedo, Waukon, 1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe 

Truck

Mon
17
Jul

Leona Weidenbach

Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/17/2017 - 09:56

 

Leona Weidenbach, 96, of Marquette, Iowa, died Wednesday, July 12, at Solon Care Center, Solon, Iowa. 

 

Leona L. was born Feb. 12, 1921, in Farmersburg, Iowa, to George and Ella (Wilke) Bruehahn. She attended school through the eighth grade in Monona, Iowa.

Tue
11
Jul

Circus wagon restored through a group effort

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/11/2017 - 13:07

The circus wagon at the corner of A and Ann Streets was recently restored with the help of community volunteers. Pictured (left to right) are Beth Regan and Maureen Wild, with the McGregor-Marquette Center for the Arts; circus wagon owners Shelly and Randy Weeks; and Anne Kruse, also with the art center. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

The finishing touch—the clown—was placed atop the wagon last week.

Maureen Wild, a local artist and art center board member, restored the tigers, creating lifelike interpretations of the well-known circus act.

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times Editor

Although the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus dazzled crowds for the final time May 21, closing the book on 146 years of “The Greatest Show on Earth,” the history of the Ringling Brothers—and their circus roots—is still very much alive in McGregor.

The boys performed their first circus in the community, at what’s now the corner of A and Ann Streets, in 1871. For roughly four decades, a “circus wagon”—complete with caged tigers and a clown driver—has marked that special location. 

Tue
11
Jul

Music in the park

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/11/2017 - 13:03

Merlyn Finley, from Decorah, tuned two pianos—one a sunny yellow and the other a calming teal—that were placed in McGregor’s Triangle Park last week. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

The teal piano sits at the back of Triangle Park, in front of Backwoods Bar and Grill.

The yellow street piano invites people to play in memory of Deb Dickey.

McGregor now has two street pianos

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times

Those traversing McGregor’s downtown now have the opportunity to share their musical talents on not just one, but two, street pianos in Triangle Park.

The pianos—one a sunny yellow and the other a calming teal—were placed last week. Merlyn Finley, from Decorah, also tuned them.

The pianos were the idea of resident Sallee Scarff-Muehlbauer, who first approached the city last spring with the plan to place one in Triangle Park. 

Tue
11
Jul

MFL MarMac School Board reviews assessment data

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/11/2017 - 12:36

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times Editor

At its July 10 meeting, the MFL MarMac School Board reviewed the data from the 2016-2017 Iowa Assessment. Teacher Jen Wilwert gave the presentation, breaking down student proficiency, by grade level, in reading, math, science and social studies.

Students fared best in science, with all but second grade demonstrating 79 percent proficiency or higher.

The second graders came in at 66.2 percent proficiency, but Wilwert said the statistic is not surprising, and the next year’s second graders will likely show similar results.

Fri
07
Jul

Robert Louis Lawlor

Submitted by admin on Fri, 07/07/2017 - 08:51

 

In loving memory of Robert Lawlor, beloved husband, father and grandfather.

 

Robert Louis Lawlor, 90, passed away peacefully on May 5, in Naples, Fla.

 

Wed
05
Jul

Workshop warns against scams

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/05/2017 - 13:05

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times Editor

From phone scams to malicious computer pop-ups or emails, millions of Americans fall prey to fraudulent activity each year, resulting in losses of billions of dollars.

Clayton County is not immune. In the past year, Elkader residents alone have lost nearly $30,000, said Gerry Frick, an officer with the Elkader Police Department.

“Fraud cases are rampant, with people thinking they can make a quick buck,” said Frick, who led a fraud prevention workshop hosted by Alpine Communications in Marquette last month.

Wed
05
Jul

Event helps preserve Emma Big Bear history

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/05/2017 - 12:53

The 11th annual Emma Big Bear and Winnebago History Day was held July 1, in Marquette. The event included several speakers as well an exhibit featuring baskets, jewelry, art, photos and research materials. Here, one of the speakers, Terry Landsgaard (center), looks at the baskets on display with other event attendees. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

Wayne Kling, of the Tomah, Wis., Area Historical Society and Museum, talks about the Blue Wing Cemetery, where Emma Big Bear is buried. Emma's exact location is unknown, however, as a stone does not exist.

The goal in hosting Emma Big Bear Day, shared Rogeta Halvorson, secretary/treasurer of the Emma Big Bear Foundation, which was founded by her parents Roger and Connie in 2012, “is to preserve Winnebago history and the history of Emma Big Bear.”

Spencer Lone Tree was dubbed the "Elvis Presley of the Winnebago" by Emma, who was his great-aunt. In commemoration, he sang an Elvis song at the event July 1.

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times Editor

From viewing the baskets she once handcrafted to hearing personal stories shared by area residents, the life and legacy of Emma Big Bear was celebrated by many at the 11th annual Emma Big Bear and Winnebago History Day in Marquette on July 1.

Hosted by the non-profit Emma Big Bear Foundation, the event recognized what would have been Emma’s 148th birthday, and featured an exhibit of five personal collections of baskets, jewelry, photos, art and research materials. Three speakers presented on topics related to Emma and the Ho-Chunk (Winnebago) people.

Wed
05
Jul

Casey’s General Store in Marquette closes; new store anticipated to open in October

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/05/2017 - 12:39

The Casey’s General Store in downtown Marquette closed this week for demolition, leaving the community without a convenience store until a new, larger store opens this fall. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

Construction of the new 3,400-square-foot store has been underway for over a month.

The new store will offer expanded fountain selections, a larger coffee and cappuccino bar, more coolers, made-to-order subs and, of course, the chain’s popular pizza.

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times Editor

The Casey’s General Store in downtown Marquette closed this week for demolition, leaving the community without a convenience store until a new, larger store opens this fall.

According to the company, the new 3,400-square-foot store is anticipated to open in early October, directly behind the location of the current store. Construction of the store has been underway for over a month.

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