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Tue
27
Jun

R and R Auto offers body work, detailing in Monona


Owner Randy Richard (left) and Chris Colsch offer body work and detailing at the recently-opened R and R Auto, in Monona. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times Editor

People living in and around Monona now have another option for auto body and detailing work, with the opening of R and R Auto at 305 Franklin St. 

The business will hold its grand opening Friday, June 30, from 3 to 6 p.m. Snacks will be provided and door prizes will go to anyone who arrives at the event in a classic car. 

“I’ve always liked working on cars,” shared owner Randy Richard. Growing up, he noted, “I was always curious to know what it took to make a car that’s been in an accident look like it never happened.” 

Tue
27
Jun

Annual Emma Big Bear Day is July 1 in Marquette


The 11th annual Emma Big Bear and Winnebago History Day program will be held Saturday, July 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Marquette Community Center. The event will include speakers, as well as exhibits containing baskets, jewelry, art, photographs, stories and more. This recently-discovered photo shows 19th century chiefs and leaders, some of whom were related to Emma Big Bear.

Emma Big Bear (Photo courtesy of Joan Liffring-Zug Bourret)

Everyone is invited to attend the 11th annual Emma Big Bear and Winnebago History Day program on Saturday, July 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Marquette Community Center, 102 North St. This free program marks what would have been the 148th birthday of Emma Big Bear, who was born July 5, 1869, and died Aug. 21, 1968. 

The event is hosted by the non-profit Emma Big Bear Foundation, which was founded in 2012 by Roger and Connie Halvorson.

The event moved to the community center last year, after out-growing space at Eagles Landing Winery.

“[The event] is growing,” said Rogeta Halvorson, Roger and Connie’s daughter and secretary/treasurer of the Emma Big Bear Foundation. “There’s growing interest from people because it’s such an interesting part of history.”

Thu
22
Jun

Douglas Eugene Ihde

Douglas Eugene Ihde, 64, of Monona, died Sunday, June 18, at Veterans Memorial Hospital, Waukon, following a long battle with leukemia. 

 

Douglas Eugene was born April 21, 1953, to Eugene W. and Charlene C. (Vaughn) Ihde in McGregor. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Monona. Doug attended MFL Community School in Monona.

Tue
20
Jun

Austin brings passion for small towns to McGregor-Marquette Chamber


Kristie Austin took over as executive director of the McGregor-Marquette Chamber of Commerce on June 12. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times Editor

Kristie Austin has always had a passion for small towns. An avid traveler, she enjoys strolling their streets in search of unique shops and businesses. They’re where she gets most of her wardrobe.

“Small towns thriving is my thing,” she said, “and it’s nice to see them coming back.”

Austin will spread that passion for small towns and shopping local as executive director of the McGregor-Marquette Chamber of Commerce, a post she took over June 12.

McGregor and Marquette, she said, are uniquely positioned to thrive.

Tue
20
Jun

Ribbon cut on Casino Queen Marquette


Casino Queen management and staff, Marquette city officials, chamber representatives and Upper Mississippi Gaming Corporation directors gather for a ribbon cutting on June 16. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

Casino Queen President and General Manager Jeff Watson speaks at the ribbon cutting while Marquette Mayor Larry Breuer (left) and Casino Queen Marquette General Manager Don Ostert look on.

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times Editor

Lady Luck Casino had its grand re-opening as Casino Queen Marquette June 16, with a ribbon cutting including casino management and employees, Marquette city officials, Upper Mississippi Gaming Corporation directors and representatives from both the Prairie du Chien and McGregor-Marquette Chambers of Commerce. 

In October 2016, Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., announced the sale of the Marquette casino to CQ Holdings, Inc., the parent company of the Casino Queen in East St. Louis, Ill. The Marquette casino, which has been in the community for 22 years, became part of the Casino Queen family in March.

Tue
20
Jun

Engineering plans for Marquette bench evacuation route to continue

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times Editor

An emergency evacuation route off the Marquette bench is moving closer to reality. At its June 13 regular meeting, the city council selected one of three potential grading options for the route and gave Bart Nies, with Delta 3 Engineering, the go-ahead to continue engineering plans.

The 3,800-foot-long route, Nies said, will begin at Walnut Street, in Marquette, and end in McGregor. Some parts are steep, he admitted, but none more so than any of the city’s current streets.

The grading option the council selected would include grading a 22-foot-wide route, but graveling only a portion of it. With 14 feet graveled, it would cost an estimated $410,000, according to Delta 3.

Tue
20
Jun

Sample regional wines, beers at Lazy River Fest


Sit back and relax and sample a variety of regional wines and beers at the Lazy River Beer and Wine Festival, held Saturday, June 24, from noon to 4 p.m., on the Marquette Riverfront. (NIT file photo)

Sit back and relax and sample a variety of regional wines and beers at the Lazy River Beer and Wine Festival. The eighth annual event, which is put on by the McGregor-Marquette Chamber of Commerce, will be held Saturday, June 24, from noon to 4 p.m., on the Marquette riverfront.

Five wineries and five breweries are slated to attend this year’s festival. The winery line-up includes Marquette’s own Eagles Landing Winery, as well as Empty Nest Winery from Waukon, Jennings Winery from Strawberry Point, Engelbrecht Family Winery from Fredericksburg and Dubuque Heritage Winery. Participating breweries are Potosi Brewery, Deb’s Brewtopia from Elkader, Kalona Brewing Company, Millstream Brewing Company from Amana and Another Road Brewing from Marion.

Tue
20
Jun

Lange to join Monona Council

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times Editor

The Monona Council, at its June 19 meeting, approved of the appointment of Heather Lange to fill the position on the council vacated last month by Randee Koenig.

City administrator Dan Canton said the appointment would last until the election this November. Lange could then serve the remainder of Koenig’s term, through 2019, if she chooses to run and is elected.

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Tue
20
Jun

Contracts approved for new MFL MarMac staff

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times Editor

The MFL MarMac School Board approved contracts for several new staff members at its June 12 meeting. 

Samantha Corsbie will teach special education at the middle school next year, while Katie Kregel and Dacia Jacobsen will teach second grade. Second grade teacher Angie Pape will transfer to kindergarten.

In addition, contracts were approved for Brandi Crozier as a special education paraprofessional, Megan Schellhorn as assistant volleyball coach and Larry Walter as a bus driver.

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Tue
13
Jun

This weekend’s Monona Hay Days celebration will feature new activities


Monona Hay Days, held Friday and Saturday, June 16 and 17, will feature even more activities this year. (NIT file photo)

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times Editor

This weekend’s Monona Hay Days celebration promises to offer more fun for the family than ever before.

Several new features, booths and food vendors have been added this year, to go along with the regular slate of activities, noted Rogeta Halvorson, executive director of Monona Chamber and Economic Development and a Hay Days committee member.

“All over, it’s expanded. There will be something for everybody,” she said. “Every year, it gets better.”

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