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20
Mar

Marquette Council considers ordinance change for railroad building project

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times

At its March 13 regular meeting, the Marquette Council approved the first reading of an ordinance that would change the zoning classification for a portion of current Canadian Pacific Railroad property from A1 - limited agricultural to C1 - highway commercial. The change was recommended by the city’s planning and zoning commission, as not to create spot zoning in the area, which is located south of the railroad tracks and north of Bloody Run, not far from the Wetlands Centre.

“The railroad has shown interest in putting a building up on their own property,” said city clerk Bonnie Basemann, addressing why the change is needed. Permits for the project are still pending, she noted.

Mon
19
Mar

Ken White

Ken White, 74, of Prairie du Chien, Wis., died Friday, March 16, at his home.

Ken was born on Nov. 19, 1943 in Prairie du Chien the son of Don and Lucile (Haville) White. He graduated from Prairie High school and also from Madison Business College. He lived in Prairie du Chien until the early 1960s, moving to Madison, Wis., for school.

Fri
16
Mar

Gaylord Delano Oelke

Gaylord Delano Oelke, 79, of Monona passed from this life March 11, at the Great River Care Center, McGregor.

Gaylord was born May 28, 1938, to Gaylord C. and Iva (Palas) Oelke at Farmersburg. He was baptized June 19, 1938, at St. John’s Lutheran, Farmersburg; confirmed May 13, 1951, at St. Paul’s Lutheran in Monona. Gaylord graduated from Monona High School in 1955 and later attended Iowa State University. On April 4, 1959, he was united in marriage to Judith Grove.

Wed
14
Mar

Three from Iowa arrested in connection to burglary investigations

On March 2, after an extensive investigation, the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Monona Police Department, executed two separate search warrants in Luana and Monona relating to several burglary investigations. According to a release from the sheriff’s office, during both warrants, deputies seized numerous tools, trailers and other items exceeding $10,000.

As a result of this investigation, John Kottman, 41, of Luana; Jennifer Trappe, 40, of Luana; and Marty Bissell, 57, of Monona, were all arrested.

Tue
13
Mar

Highlighting Inspiring Women: She shares her knowledge


McGregor Public Library Director Michelle Pettit

Throughout March, which is Women’s History Month, the North Iowa Times will 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. Here is our third article, featuring McGregor Public Library Director Michelle Pettit.

 


By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times

Tue
13
Mar

Highlighting Inspiring Women: She is an 'ag'-vocate


Macie Weigand and her heifer, Ivy

Throughout March, which is Women’s History Month, the North Iowa Times will 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. Here is our second article, featuring MFL MarMac junior and 'ag'-vocate Macie Weigand.

 


By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times

Tue
13
Mar

White-nose syndrome to blame for plummeting bat population


After surpassing 300 as recently as 2016, the bat population at Spook Cave plummeted in the last two years, to just four bats in 2018. The culprit is a highly-contagious fungus called white-nose syndrome. Bat count volunteer Gary Siegwarth snapped this photo of local bats several years ago.

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times

For roughly 10 years, a group of local caving enthusiasts has made an annual late-February sojourn into Spook Cave, surveying and counting the bat population that’s taken up winter residence in the McGregor-area tourist attraction.

In the early years, around 100 bats could be seen, said volunteer Gary Siegwarth. That number grew over time, surpassing 300 as recently as 2016. Last year, however, the population plummeted, with only eight bats located. This year, the number shrunk again, as just four bats were observed.

Tue
13
Mar

Aid research efforts by becoming a citizen scientist


One example of citizen science—where members of the general public collect and share data about the natural world with researchers and scientists—is the tagging of monarch butterflies (NIT file photo)

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times

Butterflies, birds, flowers, water—with a bit of knowledge and initiative, the general public can collect and share data about these things and more, aiding the research efforts of universities and other organizations. The concept is called citizen science.

“Anybody who has a little expertise in something can do it,” said Jim Langhus, a former MFL MarMac science teacher, who spoke about citizen science during the monthly coffee house program at Monona’s Murphy Helwig Library on March 6. “It’s fun, the challenge of it all and helping [researchers and scientists] gather volumes of information.”

Tue
13
Mar

Mobile Wellness Chiropractic brings back the house call

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times

The days of a doctoral house call might seem like a thing of the past, but Dr. Jessica Sloan is looking to bring the practice back. The 2009 MFL MarMac alumna and recent graduate of Palmer School of Chiropractic has begun providing chiropractic care in the comfort of a patient’s home through her business, Mobile Wellness Chiropractic.

“I’d heard of other house call clinics, so I did some research, and it made sense,” said Sloan, who lives near McGregor. “Have portable table, will travel.”

Tue
06
Mar

Highlighting Inspiring Women: She continues a manufacturing tradition


M's Machine President Casey Drahn (left) and vice president Candace Drahn

Throughout March, which is Women’s History Month, the North Iowa Times will publish a series of articles highlighting local women. Whether through their careers, hobbies, volunteer efforts or unique personalities, these women have become an inspiration to others. Here is our first article, featuring Casey and Candace Drahn, from M's Machine.


By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times

Monona-based M’s Machine & Mfg. Co., Inc.,  has been one of the area’s leading manufacturers since 1981, when Paul Murphy and Chet Allen opened the company to provide high-quality machining services. Today, M’s is responsible for milling and turning metal and plastic parts for some of the Midwest’s leading agricultural, automotive, industrial and medical manufacturers.

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