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Star City Film Festival taking place July 19-20 at Waukon High School
Waukon native Robert Barhite among attending filmmakers; Katie O’Regan’s premiere of “Give ‘Em Hell Honey” features scenes filmed at local venues. Sacred Noise Society, Inc. and Katie O’Regan, of Waukon, will host the Star City Film Festival Friday and Saturday, July 19 and 20, at the Waukon High School (WHS) Auditorium, located at 1061 3rd Avenue NW, Waukon.
Saddle club looks to future after new lease, insurance requirements
Disagreements over the interpretation of leases and Iowa Code and the nature of insurance costs have been a challenge for the Whistlin’ Bit Saddle Club in renting the Elkader horse barn and arena area. (Photos by Willis Patenaude)
Mary E. Zittergruen
Mary Esther Zittergruen, 67, of Monona, went peacefully to her forever home surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 29, 2024. Visitation was Tuesday, July 2, at Leonard-Grau Funeral Home in Monona and before services at the church. Funeral services were on Wednesday, July 3, at Faith Lutheran Church in...
Eastman Fastpitch Hall of Fame Class of 2024
Members of the Eastman Fastpitch Hall of Fame Class of 2024 (pictured from left to right) - Jeff Lenzendorf, Brenda Lenzendorf, Roger Harvat, Kevin Lessard, Jeff Henry, Dan DuCharme and Al McCarthy. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)
Robert Sturch
Robert “Bob, Papa, Stuey” Sturch, 74, of Harpers Ferry, formerly of Waterloo, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024, at his home in Harpers Ferry. A military honors service will be held Saturday, August 3 at 1 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in Harpers Ferry with a luncheon to follow at the Legion Hall. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is assisting the family.
Deputies seize 58 guns, weed in Randalia search
RANDALIA — Authorities seized 58 guns while searching a Randalia home during a marijuana growing investigation following a vehicle crash on Monday. Fayette County sheriff’s deputies arrested 75-year-old Clyde Taylor Picket on charges of possession with intent to deliver marijuana, violation of the drug tax stamp act and other offenses. Bond was set at $5,000.
Deputies find 300 marijuana plants, 58 firearms in Randalia residence
A Randalia man is facing charges after Fayette County Sheriff’s deputies found over 300 marijuana plants and 58 firearms in his house, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. Clyde Taylor Pickett, 75, is charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance and one...
Sydney Teague walks it off for West Central
MAYNARD — OK, Sydney Teague. Here’s the question. What was seen on the pitch that led to Teague’s game-winning sacrifice fly for West Central’s 9-8 Class 1A Region 7 first-round victory at Suckow Field?. “I don’t know,” the freshman laughed, with a shrug for emphasis as...
Berlin Wall program set for July 17
ST. LUCAS — Russell Baldner will present “Berlin: Before and After the Wall Fell” on Wednesday, July 17, at 6:30 p.m. at the German American Museum, 212 E. Main St., in St. Lucas. Baldner begins with the context of post-World War II Germany and the Cold War. His talk is richly illustrated with numerous photos.
SMI begins work on Mealey Hotel
Road blockades at the 100 block of South Frederick Avenue depict progress as a long-awaited project gets underway at The Mealey Hotel. After reports of bricks falling from the 126-year-old building’s face back in 2023, Seedorff Masonry, Inc. out of Strawberry Point is working to get the National Registry of Historic Places site back to its former glory.
Strawberry Point Fire Department announces stop of service
STRAWBERRY POINT — The Strawberry Point Fire Department is out of service effective immediately, their social media account announced Thursday night, citing tensions with "certain members of City Council." According to a post on the Strawberry Point Fire and Rescue Facebook page:. "It’s with a heavy heart that the...
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