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Tue

Sep

Halvorsons garner Heritage Farm recognition

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/08/2015 - 11:00

At this year’s Iowa State Fair, 101 Heritage Farms were recognized. Among the families honored for having a Heritage Farm, meaning the family has owned a farm of at least 40 acres for 150 years or more, was the Roger and Connie Halvorson family. Connie (center) was joined by children Rogeta, Tracey and Jay, and daughter-in-law Cindy, at the program. (Submitted photo)

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times Editor

At this year’s Iowa State Fair, 366 Century Farms and 101 Heritage Farms were recognized. Among the families honored for having a Heritage Farm, meaning the family has owned a farm of at least 40 acres for 150 years or more, was the Roger and Connie Halvorson family.

The farm, located near Waterville, was bought by Roger’s great grandparents in October 1864, said Connie.

Tue

Sep

McGregor Center gardens benefit school curriculum, lunch program

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/08/2015 - 10:58

Fifth grade science students reaped the benefits of a good harvest during the first week of school. (Submitted photos)

Middle school students enjoy cabbage harvested from the garden at lunchtime.

Both gardens are being used in the science curriculum for intermediate and middle school students at the McGregor Center. The gardens are also being utilized as a place to hold classes outdoors.

Fifth grade science classes enjoy the harvest.

Chloe, a fifth grader, enjoys harvesting and eating carrots from the McGregor school gardens.

Students have enjoyed the fruits of the McGregor Center melon patch.

The McGregor school gardens were created in the spring of 2014 with grants from the Clayton County Foundation for the Future and Hy-Vee. Many students, staff and volunteers pitched in to help make the gardens what they are today.

There are two gardens. One is located behind the intermediate wing and is comprised of two vegetable garden boxes, native prairie flowers and hostas. Two picnic tables were added in order to accommodate an outdoor classroom. Recently, a wooden pallet bench/planter, made by Jonah Wille, a fifth grader, was added in conjunction with the Driftless Ambassador Program through the Driftless Area Wetlands Centre in Marquette.

The second garden is located on the hillside playground area and includes two apple trees, a melon patch, blueberries and grapes.

Tue

Sep

Two incumbents, one newcomer pursue seats on MFL MarMac school board

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/01/2015 - 10:45

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times Editor

Two incumbents—Tonya Meyer and Sharon Greener—and one newcomer—Collin Stubbs—hope to fill three seats on the MFL MarMac School Board. Current board president Patty Burkle has chosen not to run again. The election will be held Tuesday, Sept. 8, with polling places open from noon to 8 p.m. Polling places within the district include the Farmersburg Community Center, Monona Community Center and McGregor Public Library. If elected, Meyer, Greener and Stubbs will serve on the board with Gina Roys, Brian Meyer, Joshua Grau and Jonathon Moser.

Tonya Meyer—

Tue

Sep

Cities offer input for county hazard mitigation plan update

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/01/2015 - 10:42

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times Editor

Communities around Clayton County held meetings in August, while others plan to meet in September, to offer input for the county’s hazard mitigation plan, which will be updated this year for the first time in five years.

The county received grant funding to cover the cost of updating the plan, which is required for entities to receive federal funding in case of a disaster.

Tue

Sep

Labor Day parade will turn McGregor into a circus Sept. 5

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/01/2015 - 10:41

McGregor’s annual Labor Day parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5. This year’s theme is once again “Circus, Circus.” (NIT file photo)

One of the special events at the McGregor Labor Day parade will be “Billy Rainbow,” who will lead a portion of the parade like his cousin did decades ago for the first circus parades of the young Ringling Brothers. Billy Rainbow is sponsored by Café McGregor, owned and operated by Brenda Boeke. (Photo by Al Anderson)

No clowning around—McGregor is the place to be Saturday, Sept. 5, as the McGregor-Marquette Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Labor Day festivities.

The day will kick off bright and early, as the Smith and Bulldog Childcare and Learning Centers put on a 5K run/walk. The race will begin at Triangle Park, with registration from 7 to 7:45 a.m. and the start time at 8 a.m. All proceeds will benefit the childcare centers. If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Wikner at (319) 360-7473 or steph.wikner@gmail.com.

Tue

Sep

Monona Council approves purchase of new police vehicle

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/01/2015 - 10:37

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times Editor

The Monona City Council approved the purchase of a new police vehicle at a special meeting Aug. 25.

A 2016 Ford Utility Interceptor will replace the Monona Police Department’s 2011 Chevrolet Caprice, at a price of roughly $30,000.

“It’s a very popular vehicle that’s being used in a lot of towns and counties,” noted city councilman John Elledge.

The new vehicle will be equipped with the current car’s camera and radio. A company will come in to tear out the Caprice and outfit the Interceptor.

Tue

Aug

Area offers what byway travelers seek

Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/25/2015 - 10:45

Byways are the second highest interest of people traveling in Iowa, only behind food. Two byways pass through Marquette and McGregor, including the River Bluffs Scenic Byway and Great River Road.

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times Editor

Byways are popular among travelers, with over half looking to sightsee and explore unique restaurants and cultural and recreational sites along the country’s less-traveled “side roads.” Two—the River Bluffs Scenic Byway and Great River Road—pass through Marquette and McGregor.

The Great River Road is a national scenic byway, stretching 3,000 miles from Minnesota’s Lake Itasca to the Gulf of Mexico. Iowa’s stretch encompasses 328 miles, north to south, featuring panoramic views, historic sites and dozens of charming river towns.

Tue

Aug

Eagle Scout project plans to spruce up Marquette park shelter

Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/25/2015 - 10:43

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times Editor

Walter Stavroplus, with Troop 32, hopes to spruce up the kitchen area of Marquette’s city park shelter through his Eagle Scout project.

Stavroplus presented plans to the city council at its regular meeting Aug. 18. He said some ideas for the shelter include ceiling and wall work, cabinet and countertop updates, painting, a refurbished refrigerator and a cement pad at the shelter’s back entrance.

“It should enhance the shelter and the community,” Stavroplus said, noting that updates will work to bring the shelter up to code.

Tue

Aug

McGregor ready to proceed with Turner Park trail

Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/25/2015 - 10:42

By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times

Work on the trail that will wrap around the perimeter of McGregor’s Turner Park will begin soon.

The city council approved a bid to Vorwald Excavating for dirt and culvert work for the project for $18,415 and to Iverson Construction for asphalt for $18,898.34 at its Aug. 19 meeting.

The trail, which is phase I of the Turner Park: Fitness for All Ages improvement project, will be one-fourth mile long. It will have an asphalt surface and stretch 10 feet across.

Tue

Aug

Luana Daze is Aug. 29-30

Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/25/2015 - 10:41

Participants can run, walk or roll through the Color Blast 5K Fun Run, which is part of this year’s Luana Daze. The event, held Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 29 and 30, will also include firemen’s waterball fights, a beanbag tournament, Luana Tap street dance, Tri-City Golf Course 75th anniversary celebration and a tractor pull. (NIT file photo)

5K, street dance, tractor pull, Tri-City anniversary celebration highlight event

This year’s Luana Daze celebration, held Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 29 and 30, promises another fun-filled weekend for the whole family.

Activities kick off Saturday morning with the Color Blast 5K Fun Run. Wear white and prepare to be color blasted as participants walk, run or roll on bicycles, rollerblades or strollers through the event. Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. and the race at 9 a.m. The 5K will start and end in front of the Luana Tap.

From 9 to 11 a.m., enjoy a pancake and sausage breakfast served by the Luana Community Club in front of the Luana Tap.

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