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Oct

Monona Chamber and Economic Development holds first annual dinner

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MCED Executive Director Rogeta Halvorson (right) recognized Hay Days organizer Teresa Graham with the first Community Service Award.

Monona Chamber and Economic Development, Inc. (MCED) Board President Linda Knockel welcomed attendees to the first annual dinner and awards celebration Oct. 15.

MFL MarMac Superintendent Dr. Dale Crozier was one of three featured speakers at the MCED event.

Candace Drahn spoke about M's Machine and how MCED helps the company.

Nate Trappe, with Allen Roofing and Construction, was one of seven businesses honored for milestone anniversaries. Allen Roofing celebrates 20 years.

Todd Balekos accepted a plaque honoring Quillin's for its 70th anniversary.

Monona Chamber and Economic Development, Inc. (MCED), held its first annual dinner and celebration Oct. 15, at MJ’s Bar and Grill.

“We’re here to celebrate the chamber and economic development. It’s also an anniversary party, “ shared MCED Board President Linda Knockel, who noted that MCED is marking its 10th anniversary of serving the Monona community this year. 2019 is also Rogeta Halvorson’s fifth year as MCED’s executive director.

MCED, said Knockel, is “here to promote and help businesses grow.” Events like this allow business owners and employees to connect with one another and celebrate their own successes.

“We’re all in business, and we’re all busy,” she said, “but it’s good to get together and see what’s going on.”

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Oct

Mark Pfeiffer

Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/21/2019 - 13:10

Mark Andrew Pfeiffer, 65, of Terre Haute, Ind., passed away on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, surrounded by his loving family.

Mark was born in Pensacola, Fla., on Dec. 10, 1953, to U.S. Navy Dr. Donald W. and Marlys Pfeiffer.

Tue

Oct

Fountain returns to Triangle Park

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/15/2019 - 14:35

The cast iron fountain that’s been a staple in McGregor’s Triangle Park is back in its rightful place after much-needed restoration. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times

The cast iron fountain that’s been a staple in McGregor’s Triangle Park since the early 1990s returned to its rightful home at the end of September.

The fountain was removed from the downtown park late last fall for some much-needed repairs.

“It was tipped over in the tornado,” resulting in damage to the base and plumbing, said park board president Maria Brummel. “But even before that, there was a plan to sand blast and powder coat it. It was really coated with heavy mineral deposits from the water.”

Tue

Oct

UTV riders hoping for more freedom to travel, stop within Monona

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/15/2019 - 14:33

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times

UTV riders are hoping for more freedom to travel and make stops within the city of Monona. On Oct. 7, a group of residents approached the city council about updating the community’s ordinance regarding the use of all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles.

“We’d like to discuss why we can’t go anywhere in town like most of the surrounding cities do,” said Pat Echard. “Why did we decide not to do that?”

Tue

Oct

Candidate Profiles: McGregor Council

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/15/2019 - 14:32

McGregor voters will have a choice between three candidates to fill two open seats on the McGregor City Council when they head to the polls for city and school board elections on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the McGregor Public Library. The highest vote-getters will serve four-year terms on the council. Joe Muehlbauer has chosen not to run for re-election, but the council’s other incumbent, Jason Echard, is seeking his second term. He will face off against newcomers Deborah Scott and Sally Kay Schneider. The candidates recently shared their thoughts on some of the issues that are important to McGregor residents.

Jason Echard

Tue

Oct

Marquette eyes solutions for Pleasant Ridge Road flooding issues

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/15/2019 - 14:29

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times

The city of Marquette hopes reworking the ditch and extending a culvert along Pleasant Ridge Road will help ease some of the flooding issues in the Twin Bluffs neighborhood during major rain events.

At the Oct. 8 council meeting, public works director Jason Sullivan detailed plans to install a 10-foot-by-48-foot old tanker car at the south end of the culvert near the Doll property to prevent erosion that’s compromising the road and sidewalk.

The tanker car, which the council agreed to purchase for $6,500 from Clayton County Recycling, will be the same size as the current culvert, said Sullivan.

Tue

Oct

A GRRRReat return for iconic fall event

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/08/2019 - 12:51

Roughly 150 people braved the rain and cold on Oct. 5 for the return of the Great River Road - Road Race (GRRRR) and breakfast. The last event was held at Pikes Peak State Park 17 years ago. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

Mother and daughter Janet and Mattie Hallberg flipped the first pancakes at the GRRRR breakfast. Proceeds from that portion of the event will go toward adding a splash pad at McGregor’s Turner Park.

Husband and wife Michael McGrane and Amanda Watters, who came all the way from Boston, were the top male and female 5K finishers at GRRRR. Amanda is six months pregnant.

Abby Troester (left), Alice (Rowe) Terbrak and Anna (Rowe) Troester, decked out in their GRRRR long-sleeve shirts, were part of the Rowe family contingent that participated in the 5K.

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times

Roughly 150 people braved the rain and cold on Oct. 5 for the first Great River Road - Road Race (GRRRR) and breakfast since 2002. The date was nearly 40 years after the original event was held at Pikes Peak State Park in 1981.

At its height, GRRRR drew over 600 entrants to the area, who were attracted to the beautiful fall setting, well-managed race and unique pancake and chicken gravy breakfast. Organizer Duane Boelman was pleased with this year’s turnout, considering the 17-year hiatus and the weather.

“I think it went great,” he said. “People had a great time. They’re thrilled it’s back.”

Tue

Oct

Stravers reflects on 40 years of raptor research

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/08/2019 - 12:48

Local ornithologist Jon Stravers was one of the featured speakers at HawkWatch on Oct. 5. He shared experiences from 40 years of raptor migration research along the Upper Mississippi River. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times

“We’re all fond of raptors—their beauty, the way they rise and lift up, their strength and boldness.”

But for ornithologist Jon Stravers, that fondness goes back four decades. “Hawkman” has been researching hawks and other raptors—the birds of prey known for their hooked beaks, sharp talons and keen eyesight—since the mid-1970s. He shared some of his experiences Saturday, during a presentation at the 35th annual HawkWatch, an event hosted by Marquette’s Driftless Area Wetlands Centre, in partnership with the Upper Iowa Audubon Society, Raptor Resource Project and Driftless Area Bird Conservation, to celebrate the fall migration of raptors and other birds along the Mississippi River Flyway.

Tue

Oct

Candidate Profiles: Marquette Council

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/08/2019 - 12:47

Marquette voters will have a choice between three candidates to fill two open seats on the Marquette City Council when they head to the polls for city and school board elections on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Marquette Community Center. The highest vote-getters will serve four-year terms on the council. Included on the ballot are Elizabeth Gilman, David Schneider and Eleanor L. Soulli. The candidates recently shared their thoughts on some of the issues that are important to Marquette residents.

Elizabeth Gilman

Tue

Oct

Norbert Hammes

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/08/2019 - 12:31

Norbert Joseph Hammes Jr., 83, of Marquette, passed away Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019 at home with family at his side.

Norbert was born April 18, 1936, in La Crosse, Wis., the son of Norbert and Marie (Baumgartner) Hammes Sr. He was the oldest of eight children. He attended Holy Trinity Parish Elementary School and Aquinas High School in La Crosse.

Norbert was united in marriage to Joyce Martinek on May 5, 1956, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in La Crosse, Wis. They had one child, Deborah, before Joyce passed away. He was then united in marriage with Nancy Rehm on Jan. 14, 1961, at St. Mary Catholic Church in McGregor. They had three children, Mark, Marigrace and Margaret and raised their family in Marquette.

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