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Mark Collins hopes DroneXperts will fill a need for drone training in the area, including in the agricultural setting. (Submitted photo)
DroneXperts students work on soldering an electric speed control. Collins welcomed the first group of students into the classroom in early June. (Photo by Willis Patenaude)
DroneXperts is based on West Bridge Street, in downtown Elkader. Students have classroom time in the building, but also have outdoor hands-on training. (Submitted photo)
Every week since March 1, demonstrators have gathered at Effigy Mounds National Monument in support of public lands. (Photos by Audrey Posten)
“The People’s Park” event at Effigy Mounds National Monument on July 6 celebrated natural ecosystems, the history of Iowa and the community Effigy Mounds brings together.
The event included live music, family-friendly activities and educational resources.
The Teddy Bear Parade has been an integral part of Garnavillo’s Fourth of July festivities—traditionally paired with the ice cream social the evening of July 3. Kids—decked out in red, white and blue and often in decorated wagons and strollers—are stars of the show along with their teddy bears. (Photos by Audrey Posten)
Kids had a blanket piled with bears to choose from for this year’s Teddy Bear Parade. Over 100 youth participate annually.
Shirley Schmelzer and Bill Robinson led the Teddy Bear Parade through and around the city park. For Schmelzer, “it’s always wonderful to see so many people. You renew old acquaintances and make new ones."
A group of MFL MarMac high school students recently completed a “24 miles in 24 hours” challenge. Among the participants were (left to right) Mariah Moser, Cora Keehner, Macy McGeough, Emma Driscoll, Taryn Moser, Brooke Donlon, Trace Moser and Jude Onken. Not pictured are Kennedy Bachman and Mackenzie Bachman. (Submitted photos)
The runners used McGregor as their course and explored various routes. Here, Cora Keehner (left) and Taryn Moser are pictured running on Main Street.
A group of MFL MarMac high school students recently completed a “24 miles in 24 hours” challenge.
Karen Ann Engelhardt, 85, of Manchester, formerly of St. Olaf, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025, at the Good Neighbor Society in Manchester. She was born Aug. 1, 1939, in St. Olaf, to Myron and Nettie (Larson) Lindroth.
Griffen Hammersland pitched six innings in the June 30 game at MFL MarMac, allowing 10 hits, three walks and six earned runs, while striking out three Bulldogs. (Photos by Audrey Posten)
Carson Ruegnitz swings at a pitch early in the WarEagles’ 6-3 loss to MFL MarMac on June 30.
WarEagle shortstop Isaac Loan throws the ball to first base for an out in last week's game at MFL MarMac.
