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Click here for more information © 2025 WZMQ, LLC | FCC Public File | EEO Report walkoff double to secure the six-inning for the Hawks Nelly Delvalle had a pair of hits and scored four times Ashtyn Fredrickson drew five walks and scored four times Allie Peterson and Jaiden Dyer each had a hit and an RBI in the loss Lizzy Davis tied the Cogs’ single-season record with her 10th home run of the year in the loss Olivia Vasak added a pair of hits and two RBIs the Cogs picked up their 13th straight win behind a hat trick from Sam Wendt Ally Poegel scored twice while Ayva Hernandez and Jaida Modesto scored for the Cogs Jackson Kees had a pair of hits for the Barbs in the loss evening the DuPage Valley series at one game apiece the Cogs outhit the Royal Lions 11-6 in the loss Jack Peterson and Nate Kleba each had three hits and Kleba scored three times Giovanni Data had a pair of hits in the loss Owen Parrilli had two RBIs for the Timberwolves Alyssa Stacy won the 100 in a personal-best 12.68 seconds while Layla Jancisch won the 400 in 1:05.07 Reese Becker and Isabella Massey won the 4x200 in 1:49.73 Kaitlyn Page and Layna Berry won the 4x800 (11:49.24) Kennah Butler won the shot put (11.27 meters Sydney Fabrizius won the pole vault (2.92) Angela Gary set a PR of 10.52 meters to win the shot put and cleared 31.28 to win the discus Sydney Myles leaped 1.62 to win the high jump Kyla Schulz set a PR to win the discus with a toss of 30.94 meters Amani Meeks cleared 4.53 to win the long jump Aidan Wyzard ran a season-best 10.95 to win the 100 and John Lachbaum won the 200 in 23.36 Corey Goff’s 53.96 claimed the win in the 400 and Kaiden Von Schnase (4:46.09) Lucas Miller (4:50.38) and Jack Daskal (4:52.05) went 1-2-3 in the 1,600 going 16.45 in the 110 and 43.2 in the 300 Preston Picolotti and Crewe Bartelt won the 4x100 in 44.58 Colton Sharpness and Wyzard won the 4x200 (44.58) Jose Gutierrez and Phoneix Calabrese won the 4x800 (9:39.23) Braedon Shaner won the pole vault (4.27) and Hodges won the triple jump (12.51) Braylen Anderson won the 400 in 48.65 and led the 4x400 team to a win in 3:42.78 along with Jayden Rogers It was Anderson’s first time running the 400 this year and the second-fastest time in DeKalb history Ryan Moreno won the pole vault for the Knights Eddie CarifioDaily Chronicle sports editor since 2014. 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Copyright © 2023 Shaw Local News Network Landscape Love is a south Minneapolis design and build landscaping company specializing in residential projects while its sister business Hiawatha Supply is a bulk landscape supply yard for both residential and retail customers Anthony Park residents Nan and Steele Arundel are co-owners of these two community-focused businesses Along with their sons Junah (11) and Fields (8) They moved to the neighborhood from Minneapolis Landscape Love can handle any landscaping project that encompasses outdoor space Supplies needed for those kinds of projects—including mulch rock and firewood—are available from Hiawatha Supply The two companies together have eight full-time staff members along with a stable seasonal crew of about two dozen The Arundels split responsibilities for managing these businesses: Steele runs the design and Hiawatha Supply teams where she takes the landscape designs and makes them happen Nan is also responsible for culture and team building that is her favorite part of business ownership “I love getting to create a place that celebrates all humans and getting to create an incredible being a community hub rather than just a place of retail.” The couple also prides themselves on creating and maintaining good communication with its customers something that Nan contended is a competitive advantage for Landscape Love “We communicate really well all the way through the entire process,” Nan explained adding “We do what we say we are going to do.” Most of the two businesses’ clients live in Minneapolis and St The company already has many landscaping projects scheduled for the St “We’re really good urban landscapers,” Nan said Both Nan and Steele come from entrepreneurial families but neither of them ever imagined they would own a thriving landscaping business Nan and Steele were excited to be working together outside doing all of the projects themselves The couple had no idea their businesses would become a lifetime endeavor Nan and Steele still enjoy working hard while the summer sun shines and then traveling in the winter months when business slows down The family’s favorite vacation spot is Troncones a seaside village located on the Pacific coast of Mexico Nan’s hobbies include flower gardening and swimming in the couple’s backyard pool mountain biking and participating in ice sports “In a beautiful way it was like moving to another country even though we came from south Minneapolis,” Nan said “This feels like such a wonderful home and neighborhood to live in.”  Janet Wight is a regular freelance writer for the Bugle Photo caption: These photos show the kind of landscaping work that Nan Arundel’s firm Landscape Love can do This landscaping was done at Arundel’s home in St and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" DONATE to the BUGLE RECEIVE our print edition by mail FIND our print edition near Park Bugle ARCHIVES (1974-2025) SUBMIT your event Here are our Bugle deadlines for the next three issues we appreciate when writers and readers submit their articles early Please note our publication dates represent when the newspapers go out for delivery Mail distribution of the paper may take up to several business days bulk drop-offs of the paper around town are usually completed two to three days after publication SUBMIT your story Hiawatha and Amtrak Cascades routes have been restored and are operating on schedule although each replacement train is operating with a limited number of cars Hiawatha service trains were operating without bus substitution as of last Friday, said spokesperson Marc Magliari in an email. According to Amtrak's website all Hiawatha trains scheduled to depart Monday are running on-time or slightly delayed from Milwaukee and Chicago Widespread cancellations of Amtrak routes impacted travelers in late March after the agency removed its fleet of Horizon passenger cars due to concerns over corrosion The removal of the corroded Horizon cars affected services on the Downeaster Amtrak urges customers to book early for a guaranteed seat The most up to date arrival and departure times are available on Amtrak.com the mobile app or by text or phone 1-877-231-9448 to speak with an Amtrak Customer Care Specialist RELATED: Amtrak's new line from Milwaukee to the Twin Cities is a month old. It's already had 18,500 riders 6 May 2025 3:52:06 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience Hiawatha Community Center construction is progressing and is set to continue through 2025 with an anticipated reopening in January 2026 open and accessible is a top priority for my office and this announcement is in direct response to that feedback,” said Councilmember Saka “I understand the frustration surrounding the multiple delays in the renovation project and I share this concern which is why I’ve been in close contact with Seattle Parks and Recreation to see how we can devise an acceleration plan to get this important project over the finish line as quickly as possible I also want to thank the Parks Department and Mayor Harrell for their collaboration on our shared commitment to develop a world-class climate and eco-friendly community center that all can enjoy.”  “We appreciate the patience of neighbors as we work on important upgrades to this historic community hub,” said Mayor Bruce Harrell “These needed improvements – including seismic retrofits and transitioning to clean energy – will ensure that this treasured building continues to serve as a gathering space for the West Seattle community for generations to come My office will continue to work closely with Seattle Parks and Recreation and Councilmember Saka’s office to deliver on this project and look forward to celebrating the reopening early next year.”  Superintendent AP Diaz stated: ”This project will expand opportunities for the community it will provide a leap forward toward clean energy and it is a great example of making Seattle Shine.”  renewal of the HVAC utility to an electrified system and revitalized childcare spaces. The extended timeline was to accommodate a full decarbonization* that was made possible by funding that was prioritized by community members during the 2023 Seattle Park District Cycle 2 planning process.   The result will be a greatly enhanced public space improving the functionality of the building and enhancing the historic aspects of this building The eventual reopening will mark a significant milestone for Seattle Parks and Recreation as Hiawatha becomes the City’s first fully electric community center!  All of these efforts have extended the opening timeline along with COVID and the extensive work needed as noted above.    We anticipate completion by December 2025 and re-opening the community center in January 2026.  Seattle Parks and Recreation expects the new Hiawatha Play Area will be open shortly after the community center re-opens The play area renovation project is awaiting permits and aiming to go out to public bid in late Summer of 2025 Seattle Parks and Recreation anticipates construction will be complete in Spring 2026 This new play area had some delays due to changes in the City of Seattle’s stormwater code that required months of additional documentation. The play area will be relocated and provide new play equipment and amenities including inclusive play features requested by the community.  alongside Superintendent Diaz and Seattle Parks and Recreation staff are working closely to ensure the project stays on track with this delivery timeline The City is grateful to the West Seattle and broader community for their advocacy the renewed Hiawatha Community Center and Playfield will stand as a source of pride for generations to come * Building decarbonization refers to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions associated with buildings throughout their entire life cycle This process is crucial as buildings account for approximately 40% of global carbon emissions making their decarbonization vital in addressing climate change Strategies for building decarbonization include improving energy efficiency and implementing sustainable construction practices Seattle Parks and Recreation promotes healthy people Home / News / Crime & Courts The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread CEDAR RAPIDS — A Hiawatha man faces up to 13 years in prison after he was convicted this week of molesting and assaulting a 17-year-old girl in March 2023 made Alford pleas to five charges involving the same teen who told a forensic interviewer at the UnityPoint Health-St Luke’s Child Protection Center that Gintert not only molested and assaulted her on March 18 but also had molested her over several years a defendant doesn’t admit guilt but admits the prosecution has sufficient evidence to prove guilt Gintert pleaded guilty to willful injury resulting in bodily injury a felony; and assault with intent to commit sexual abuse indecent contact with a child — over clothing and two counts of indecent contact with a child — fondle or touch The teen told the forensic interviewer that on March 18 Gintert molested her and then slammed her against a bed and pushed her up against a wall Comments: (319) 398-8318; trish.mehaffey@thegazette.com Reporter covering state and federal courts. Subscribe to the Public Safety newsletter The Gazette has been informing Iowans with in-depth local news coverage and insightful analysis for over 140 years independent journalism with a subscription today © 2025 The Gazette | All Rights Reserved Iowa — Can Shed held an official ribbon cutting on Tuesday morning for their new Hiawatha location at 2112 Robins Road and a custom-designed mural promoting Can Shed's positive environmental impact The event also coincided with Earth Day and serves as a great reminder of how recycling helps the environment The 2025 season of harness racing at Hiawatha Horse Park kicked off on Saturday, May 3 and it didn't take long for defending driving champion Garrett Rooney to make an impact With his win aboard Kenogami Rose ($3.30; pictured above) in the second race Rooney surpassed the $10 million mark in career earnings That win was the first of four on the nine-dash card for Rooney who also connected with Mostly Dali (1:57.1; $10.10) in the fourth Champagne Bettina (1:58.1; $2.90) in the sixth and Sir A (1:54.1; $7.90) in the finale The top dash-winning and money-winning driver at Hiawatha in 2024 as well as Dresden Raceway Leamington Raceway and The Raceway at the Western Fair District Rooney posted career best numbers in 2024 with 293 wins and more than $1.46 million in earnings horseman boasts 1,872 career victories along with $10 million in purses Hiawatha's 21-day meet will consist of live racing on Saturday nights through Sept  The season's highlights will include Ontario Sires Stakes with multiple Grassroots and Prospect Series legs scheduled at the five-eighths-mile oval on July 19 To view the full results from Saturday's card of harness racing in Sarnia, Ont., click the following link: Saturday Results - Hiawatha Horse Park Copyright © 2022 | Standardbred Canada. All rights reserved. Use of this site signifies your agreement and compliance with the legal disclaimer and privacy policy ExpandHinckley-Big Rock's Martin Ledbetter (left) is congratulated by teammates as he arrives at the plate after hitting a 3-run homer Tuesday during their game at Hiawatha High School in Kirkland KIRKLAND – Martin Ledbetter wasn’t expecting to be pitched to with two on and two out in a one-run game against Hiawatha on Tuesday The Hinckley-Big Rock slugger made the most of his opportunity when they did, blasting the ball over the fence in straightaway center field. It gave the Royals an even bigger cushion in a 16-1 win over the Hawks in five innings to sweep the Little Ten Conference series. “I was actually very surprised,” Ledbetter said. “I was expecting a walk, like almost every time. But I’m very glad they did pitch to me.” Hiawatha (6-9 overall, 2-6 LTC) starter Thomas Giebel allowed two hits and two runs in the first inning, only one of which was earned. He retired the first two batters in the second, including his second strikeout of the game. But he walked No. 9 hitter Austin Roop and leadoff hitter Skyler Janeski, who pitched a no-hitter and hit three home runs in a 16-0 win over the Hawks on Monday. Giebel was ahead 0-2 to Ledbetter, but after a ball the slugger crushed a home run, pushing the lead to 5-1. “I told my guys out there the thought did cross my mind, and pitching to their three hitter [Travis Herrmann] instead,” Hiawatha assistant coach Jake Kenyon said. “In retrospect, I do wish it was something I would have done. Would it have changed the outcome of the game? Probably not. They were hitting the ball kind of all over, and I think they would have gotten their runs regardless.” Ledbetter also was the starting pitcher for the Royals (9-9-1, 6-2). He allowed an unearned run in the first when Giebel singled, moved up on a wild pitch, then scored when a hard-hit ball to deep right off the bat of Tommy Butler was misplayed. Ledbetter struck out Aidan Cooper to end the inning, the first of eight straight strikeouts. By the time Butler snapped the streak, the Royals were up 11-1 in the bottom of the fourth. “It’s awfully easy to look good in the field when we’ve had the pitching of Janeski and Ledbetter,” Hinckley-Big Rock coach Greg Jourdan said. “We just need that confidence with the bats. It’s confidence. I’m seeing that come.” Ledbetter pitched four innings, struck out eight, walked one and allowed one unearned run. Luke Badal pitched a 1-2-3 fifth with a pair of strikeouts. He was 3 for 4 with four RBIs and three runs scored. Janeski and Orin each added two of Hinckley-Big Rock‘s 12 hits. Herrmann drove in three and scored twice. Colten Sargent added a pair of RBIs. “For four years Martin has been a spark plug for us,” Jourdan said. “When he goes on those big shots, all the pitches look a little bigger to the next batter. He inspires a lot of these guys.” The Hawks had won two straight and six of their last 10 coming into the game. They face Schaumburg Christian on Friday before Little Ten play resumes next week against Earlville. Kenyon said even though the scores in the two games don’t show it, he was more pleased with how the game went Tuesday than Monday. “Considering they’re throwing their top dog, and we were no-hit yesterday, I was concerned seeing how the guys would react to seeing Martin,” said Kenyon, filling in for head coach and brother Steve Kenyon, who was sick. “I was really pleased after they went up 2-0 we scrapped across a run. That showed a lot of fight. ... Even though the score doesn’t necessarily show it, I’m proud of how our guys fought today.” 6 May 2025 3:52:34 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); 6 May 2025 3:52:38 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); 6 May 2025 3:52:43 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); Jarod Anderson winked at a photographer in the courtroom when the judge announced the delay who forced a Dubuque teen to have sex with multiple men in exchange for money received a temporary delay Tuesday of being sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Sixth Judicial District Judge Ian Thornhill decided to appoint another lawyer for Jarod Earl Anderson after Anderson told him there had been a breakdown in his relationship with his trial lawyers Thornhill had letters Anderson had written to the court after his trial Thornhill told Anderson his issues were matters he couldn’t address as trial and sentencing judge Those issues could be handled in postconviction proceedings Thornhill said he could appoint new counsel to handle Anderson’s sentencing responded by looking over at a photographer in the courtroom and winking Thornhill said he would reset the sentencing to a later date a Linn County jury deliberated about 90 minutes before finding Anderson guilty on four charges — human trafficking of a minor and two charges of sexual exploitation of a minor In 2023, the Iowa Legislature changed the human trafficking of a minor law to increase the penalty to life in prison without the possibility of parole This was the first case charged in Linn County and the first to go to trial in Iowa under the new human trafficking of a minor law The Dubuque teen, who was 17 at the time of the incidents on May 21 and 22, 2024, testified last month she was sexually abused by Anderson after he gave her alcohol and psilocybin mushrooms and held her in a hotel room to have sex with “multiple different men” in exchange for money didn’t recall many details of the first night of her ordeal except that “bad things” happened including being “raped” twice by Anderson The teen recalled Anderson taking photos of her naked at the hotel on his cellphone was with Anderson and the teen during the incidents The teen said she had planned to try to see a her friend who lived in Cedar Rapids but instead the teen had her phone and tried to contact her sisters and others for help She never called the police because she was “scared,” she testified Anderson told her “bad things would happen” if she did She also was worried about her outstanding warrant if she contacted police The teen said Anderson left the room when men arrived to have sex with her she got out of the hotel room while Anderson was away She was rescued by a former youth service worker with Four Oaks who her mom had called to help and he and another woman called the police Police testified investigators found Anderson’s DNA and the DNA of an unknown male in the teen’s underwear corroborated some of the 17-year-old’s testimony but recalled some portions differently while admitting she had been intoxicated with liquor and drugs during the May incidents Torres was charged with human trafficking a minor, second-degree sexual abuse, conspiracy to commit a forcible felony and prostitution, but was offered a plea agreement if she testified truthfully about the events involving the teen She pleaded to three charges of prostitution and conspiracy to commit prostitution Torres was sentenced to up to eight years in prison Anderson also took the stand in his own defense He denied trafficking the minor and denied Torres worked for him as a prostitute the Sault community will be celebrating the end of the winter season with one more icy event the Hiawatha Skating Club is hosting its 84th annual ice show at Pullar Stadium Dozens of kids and teens have been practicing for weeks to prepare for the skating performance one of the city's longest running traditions The skating club was originally formed in 1940 when summer skating was first introduced to Pullar Stadium directors of the Copper Cliff Ontario Skating Club formed the club as a way of keeping the sport alive year round and to bring in crowds for performances in the Sault The first show the club hosted over Labor Day weekend in 1940 brought in more than 4,000 spectators The Evening News at the time claimed that tourists were calling it the biggest thing that ever happened to Sault Ste as it drew in people from across the state Some of the participating skaters went on to become world famous Olympic Women’s Singles Champion in 1960 and five-time World Champion the performance is themed around "one hit wonders." More than 60 performers will be on the ice most of them young skaters ranging from elementary school students to seniors in high school There are a total of 29 performances planned for the big event "Everybody loves to watch out for when the little kids perform," said club treasurer Cathy Agar even when they sometimes forget to skate and just stand in the middle waving People are probably also excited to see the soloists as they have the most impressive numbers." Subscribe: Get unlimited access to our coverage The show will feature seven solo performances from the most experienced skaters and will also include recognition to coach Sheri Laaksonen who is retiring after 52 years with the skating club The event is put on thanks to the efforts of volunteers regular club members and help from the Rudyard Lions Club "We start ordering costumes and planning in December it takes a lot of planning to put this together," said Agar "The kids get really excited for this and have been practicing all week." — Contact Brendan Wiesner: BWiesner@Sooeveningnews.com HIAWATHA, Iowa — UnityPoint Health is opening a new senior care facility in Hiawatha It's called PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Senior Care Medical staff gathered Thursday afternoon to cut the ribbon on the new facility in the 1400 block of North Center Point Road near Interstate 380 The 22,000-square-foot building will include recreation and on-site medical amenities designed to help those ages 55 and up live more independently and healthily It also includes programming to help with rehabilitation and peer building PACE Coordinators will be on site to help with things UnityPoint Health Director of PACE Hiawatha said the program will help them provide a full array of services under one roof it is the only care facility of its kind in eastern Iowa UnityPoint Health will also open a PACE Senior Care facility in the city of Waterloo That facility is expected to open sometime later in the spring You can read more about UnityPoint Health and its programming here 6 May 2025 3:53:11 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); 6 May 2025 3:53:13 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); A network of correspondents providing impartial news reports and analysis in 33 languages from locations around the world Up-to-the-minute news and analysis from around the world and in Chicago Hosted by WBEZ's Mary Dixon and NPR's Steve 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week earlier Amtrak resorted to chartering buses to and from Chicago Union Station on March 27 when the agency said several of its single-level Horizon passenger cars were removed from service due to “corrosion” discovered during inspections It made for a chaotic scene outside the station as passengers lined up on Jackson Boulevard to board buses and retrieve their luggage Shuttle buses had replaced half of Amtrak’s six daily Hiawatha trains Terms of Use • Privacy Notice • Cookie Policy • Terms of Sale Apr 17, 2025 | News That’s because plans for the Hiawatha National Forest include burning 10,290 acres of the massive forest this summer The USDA Forest Service Upper Peninsula Fire and Aviation Management Unit is preparing for prescribed fire operations on the Hiawatha and Ottawa National Forests This includes 7,042 acres on the East Zone and 3,248 acres on the West Zone of the Hiawatha National Forest and 587 acres on the Ottawa National Forest These prescribed fires reduce risk to the public by removing hazardous growth to mitigate wildfires and prevent loss of property They also help to re-establish fire’s positive role in local ecosystems and improve wildlife habitat and forest health smoke and flames may be visible from roads and in areas downwind of the burn site go to fire.airnow.gov/ or contact your nearest Ranger District to be notified of prescribed fires in your vicinity the day of the burn An online map of this plan is also available at https://bit.ly/USFSBurn (case sensitive) MARIE — As part of the sweeping efforts to reduce the federal workforce a total of 14 employees at the Hiawatha National Forest were fired earlier this month The 14 employees had been in a probationary period until they were informed their jobs had been terminated While none of the employees were listed as firefighters in their primary role many of them did help to fight forest fires as part of their secondary roles Forestry officials said this could leave the firefighting staff understaffed in the future "The agencies are saying they didn't fire any firefighters," said Andy Vanderheuel president of the Forest Service Council of the National Federation of Federal Employees which is a union for Forest Service employees because the way the Forest Service works is you could be a timber marker or a biologist and you can take the fire training and you can fight fire and we rely on them a lot." Vanderheuel warned that the Forest Service may have to rely on contracted labor for future firefighting services Forest Service did not respond to a request seeking comment about Hiawatha National Forest job terminations about 10% of Forest Service employees lost their jobs over the past two weeks According to WCMU Public Radio 14 from Hiawatha and eight from the Ottawa national forests More: Tracking federal layoffs 2025: Impacted agencies include IRS, FAA, TSA and more The culling comes at a time when the Forest Service is not typically making hires for temporary employees who help with tasks like trail maintenance and cleaning bathrooms and campsites Those hires typically happen before the summer rush when more visitors flock to parks and forests the seasonal positions are also in jeopardy Between losing the seasonal employees and understaffing concerns Vanderheuel said there will plenty of impacts on Hiawatha services "Hiawatha is mandated to keep Point Iroquois Lighthouse open during the summer," said Vanderheuel "We can't hire the seasonal employees to help run it and now we don't have the permanent staff up there to help run it More: National Parks cutting hours, limiting services as Trump layoffs reduce staffing Vanderheuel added that the firings have contributed to increased anxiety and fear among Forest Service employees "I think there's a little bit of a fear out there just being a government employee in general People don't understand that 85% plus of government employees don't work in D.C "Government work is not a comfortable place to be right now Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More and one central Ohio city is preparing to keep residents cool all season long Mount Vernon announced Hiawatha Water Park will open May 24 There are resident and non-resident memberships available, but if people sign up now, they can get the early bird discount through April 30. Memberships can be purchased here. filled out and dropped back off at the Safety Service Office on the second floor of City Hall after more than 25 years of service with the company Wigger will lead HBC’s operations and strategic initiatives HBC is a Schurz Communications company that delivers industry-leading telecommunications services to communities in southeastern Minnesota and west-central Wisconsin It is committed to innovation and investment in the communities it serves HBC will continue to expand its offerings and fiber infrastructure “Dan Pecarina has been an important leader of our business for a quarter of a century and we are grateful for his devotion to HBC and Schurz over the years We wish him a wonderful retirement,” said Diego Anderson “We are delighted to have Dan Wigger coming on board to join our executive team and lead HBC into the future along with his focus on team building and strategic growth “It has been a great honor to provide leadership to HBC for the past 25 years,” said Pecarina “Having dedicated many years to the business it is difficult to say goodbye but I have no doubt that the team will continue to create tremendous success under Dan’s direction He is an excellent executive who will extend the spirit of innovation and service to employees Wigger has over 30 years of executive leadership and communications services industry experience His expertise includes cultivating high-performing teams and executing strategic initiatives that consistently surpass expectations Wigger consistently demonstrates a passion for service excellence and is committed to continuing the legacy of HBC’s local service model of partnership with its customers and communities he held several leadership roles with communications and network services providers community involvement and the customer experience He served in leadership roles with Aventiv Technologies “I am honored to join HBC to continue its legacy of enhancing the lives of those we serve through innovative services and network reliability backed by excellent customer service,” said Wigger “I look forward to establishing long-term relationships in HBC’s communities as well as creating new opportunities and driving fiber infrastructure investment and growth into adjacent counties with the newest deployment in Farmington Wigger holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Fresno State University and pursued graduate studies for an MBA at the same university He is based in the HBC headquarters office in Winona (HBC)Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Winona delivers industry-leading telecommunications services to communities in southeastern Minnesota and west-central Wisconsin HBC builds and operates fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) networks as well as providing wireless broadband in rural with seven local office locations serving more than 30 communities 6 May 2025 3:53:46 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); 6 May 2025 3:53:49 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); picks up an egg during the Easter egg hunt at Guthridge Park in Hiawatha on April 19 Home / Photos and Videos Photojournalist covering everything from sports to breaking news for The Gazette. View our Photos and Videos page We share the stories of Eastern Iowans using photos, videos and multimedia. View our Photos and Videos page All Amtrak trains on the Borealis The announcement follows Amtrak's decision less than two weeks ago to pull 70 Horizon rail cars from those routes and the Downeaster after routine inspections uncovered corrosion Amtrak decided to remove the equipment from service after learning of additional areas of concern from intensive inspections of multiple cars Amtrak substituted train service with buses and/or operated trains with fewer cars each replacement train is operating with a limited number of cars railroad officials encourage riders to book early Hiawatha trains were operating without bus substitution as of April 4 Paul and Chicago by the Borealis line was restored the previous week Amtrak Cascades service was restored yesterday 6 May 2025 3:54:11 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); 6 May 2025 3:54:16 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); If you are a WordPress user with administrative privileges on this site please enter your email in the box below and click "Send" Click here to learn more: Documentation (opens in new tab) 6 May 2025 3:54:21 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); Home / Living / People & Places HIAWATHA — As organizers of the Cedar Valley Working Families potluck discussed their vision for a blossoming new social group the room’s attention turned to a house of cards collapsing on the table next to them One of the group’s first exercises at its inaugural January meeting — building playing card towers as players built community — had concluded but to enjoy ourselves,” Linda Langston whose table happened to be one of the losing groups about 30 attendees at the Hiawatha Community Center were “breaking bread” in a new way at an event yet to receive its official name a simple potluck emulated a classic type of Midwestern gathering that’s second nature to many Iowans But with the decades-long decline of previously popular third spaces like churches many find themselves out of practice in exercising the social muscles that build community And as mounting political polarization has turned neighbors community is something many are reaching for in uncertain times For more information on Cedar Valley Working Families and its mission, visit its website at cedarvalleyworkingfamilies.org or on Facebook “It feels like we’re all hurting,” said organizer Bryan “Laine” Willis “(Community building) has to start somewhere.” the place his family found community while growing up was church Everyone was in the basement of some church after a sermon eating cookies and talking,” he said Adults under 24 are about half as likely as adults over 74 to attend religious services. A growing portion of younger generations identify as LGBTQ too — a group unwelcome by the theology of some churches Throughout group organizer Zach Reisetter’s childhood, community was found by going to his father’s union halls. But union membership has crumbled by 50 percent since 1983 over decades of industrial decline and laws weakening collective bargaining rights are built on the fact that it’s hard to meet new people in everyday life the connections aren’t as satisfying “It makes you feel like you’re getting involved in an community of people when you’re not actually,” Willis said But a few common activities in churches and union halls remain mechanisms that still hold power playing games and making small talk that leads to big talks “It feels like there’s a lot of desire for people to connect with something like this,” Reisetter said “I’ve met so many contemporaries my age and my parents age who don’t have friends.” have a vision for building community among individuals that is greater than the sum of its parts — a movement more than a gathering they plan to develop other small groups that foster common interests and hobbies the informal group has become more formal with a website and Facebook group with a new emphasis on solidarity among working families they hope to become a nonprofit as a vehicle to accept small donations that can sustain the mission Surveys have been deployed to gauge the demographics of the group and what they hope to get out of community building The group aims to stay small with a low-maintenance formula that anyone can apply to the other social circles in their lives are better equipped to address community concerns “Everyone’s hand is in the middle on this,” Willis said Phrases like “working class” come with a lot of political baggage that the group hopes to recalibrate in a new context is that there’s a whole lot of language coded in a way that makes certain things impossible,” Langston said “We’re trying to use the words ‘working class power and solidarity’ because there are certain (other) words that have years and years of propaganda associated with them.” This group isn’t about a political spectrum of left to right — it’s about rebuilding grassroots power from the bottom up Far from America’s political machine their idea of community is a group Eastern Iowans can lean on for help no matter what the political machine in Washington “Affecting issues in your community is politics but there’s so much of our political landscape that has been coded toward ‘big P’ politics,” Evan said “We want this to be ‘little P’ political Knowing how to make a difference can be hard in a country where 155 million people voted last year it’s pretty easy for one person to count Comments: Features reporter Elijah Decious can be reached at (319) 398-8340 or elijah.decious@thegazette.com I’m the features reporter and dining beat writer for The Gazette. Sign up for the weekly Chew on This newsletter here to keep up with all the latest food and local restaurant news This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page 6 May 2025 3:54:35 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); Widespread cancellations of Amtrak routes between Chicago and Milwaukee slammed travelers Wednesday after the company removed its fleet of Horizon passenger cars due to concerns over corrosion Amtrak issued a statement Wednesday afternoon that it discovered corrosion in several Horizon railcars and decided to remove the equipment from service after learning of additional areas of concern from inspections of multiple cars The removal of this equipment affects service on the following routes: Downeaster while other services will be provided substitute transportation until a long-term plan is developed Half of the Hiawatha round trip routes between Chicago and Milwaukee were canceled on Wednesday, according to Amtrak's website. Passengers were offered a bus substitution to travel to their destination RELATED: Nearly $73 million approved for better Amtrak service between Milwaukee and Chicago A company that wants to buy the Nokomis Mill on Hiawatha Avenue from ADM says it’s blighted and must be torn down to deter “vandals there are enough stoplights to give drivers a chance to gaze at the old flour milling complexes and wonder why they sit idle in the middle of a metro area they’re empty eyesores that are a magnet for trespassers a relic of bygone days when Minneapolis was the flour-milling capital of the country in the early 1900s they’re an important part of the city’s history and shouldn’t be torn down to make way for another upscale apartment building with a rooftop deck The former Nokomis Mill on the southeast corner of Hiawatha and 35th Street was built in 1914 and operated until 2019 when it was closed by agribusiness conglomerate Archer Daniels Midland Co and numerous steel and concrete bins may soon be demolished like other grain mills that came tumbling down as companies consolidated operations A small group of preservationists hopes to prevent that from happening and instead want to see the property repurposed into affordable housing or a brewery The Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission voted Feb. 4 to approve a demolition permit for the Nokomis Mill A new construction offshoot of the Zachary Group applied for the permit with plans to buy the property from ADM and is interested in developing housing there The demolition permit is being appealed by Joel Albers a health economist and pharmacist who leads a small group called Save Minneapolis from the Wrecking Ball that formed about a year ago to save the historic Bethany Lutheran Church building A public hearing on the appeal will be Tuesday at the Minneapolis City Council’s Business Albers calls the former Nokomis Mill at 3501 Hiawatha Av “These mills are just so unique,” Albers said The company that wants to demolish the buildings calls them “immensely blighted,” saying it costs $13,000 per week just to secure the property Cousins Louis Zachary and Steven Zachary started the subsidiary Zachary Construction Group about a year ago Louis Zachary has worked in construction for 35 years most recently as president of construction at Doran Cos The Zachary Group has specialized in risk management insurance brokerage services for over 20 years Steven proposed they start their own Black-owned construction firm “You see a lot of developers and contractors fleeing from Minneapolis and St “Steven and I are both born and raised in the Twin Cities and in the metro area “There’s no viable economic use for that property other than demolition,” Steven Zachary said Construction of a railway in 1864 along the Minnehaha-Hiawatha corridor led to the development of mills and grain elevators and Minneapolis became the country’s flour milling capital from about 1880 to 1930 Minneapolis has since seen most of them demolished by consolidation and progress With its flour-dusted glory days behind it the Nokomis Mill is now prone to graffiti and trespassers who sometimes leave needles and syringes behind It would cost about $35,000 to remove some 60 sections of graffiti tags to comply with orders issued by the city squatters and criminals have continuously compromised the site for nefarious activities,” the Zachary Group wrote in a letter to the city “It is our firm belief that there is no reasonable amount of money that can be spent to prevent the criminal activities without demolishing all existing structures.” The 2.4-acre complex is located on “ancestral homelands of the Dakota people” and the Minnehaha-Hiawatha corridor which was part of the Fort Snelling Military Reservation established in 1819 at the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers “We believe fervently that these beginnings of stolen Native American land where this grain mill sits need to be reconciled,” Albers wrote in his appeal Demolishing the property would amount to “erasure of people’s history,” he said. As an example, he points to the Polin Museum of the History of Polish Jews at the remains of the site of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. He argues there are viable economic alternatives to adapt the buildings for reuse. For example, the former Layhart grain elevators were converted into housing, the former Bunge elevator was converted into a housing cooperative, and the Mill Ruins apartments and museum are an example of adaptive reuse. He’d like to see the corridor converted into green spaces and bike paths. But the city’s Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED) found there were no “reasonable alternative uses” that wouldn’t require significant financial investment. The Zachary Group looked at converting the mill building into 25 housing units and demolishing the rest, and estimated the cost at $28 million, or over $1.1 million per unit, compared to $400,000 per unit if they demolish everything and build 240 units. The Zachary Group argued the city should assess what’s culturally significant, saying mills of its era were “havens of exploitation, subjugation and disenfranchisement.” “Let us not romanticize the truth,” they wrote. Deena Winter is Minneapolis City Hall reporter for the Star Tribune. Minneapolis Doğukan Günaydin was arrested March 27 by plainclothes officers from the U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis James Duane Ortley made his first appearance on four counts of second-degree murder and remains jailed on $2 million bail Three men were charged in a separate slaying that took place four blocks away several hours later The most severely injured person in the back-to-back incidents died two days later 07mar(mar 7)6:30 pm26dec(dec 26)9:30 pmVFW Bingo March 7 (Friday) 6:30 pm - December 26 (Friday) 9:30 pm 25apr(apr 25)6:30 pm13feb(feb 13)9:30 pmVFW Bingo April 25 (Friday) 6:30 pm - February 13 (Friday) 9:30 pm 06may12:00 pm1:30 pmLunch With Clermont Mayor Tim Murry Clermont residents are invited to join Mayor Tim Murry for his monthly open forum community lunch held on the first Tuesday of every month at noon The May luncheon will be held on May 6 at Amores Italian Restaurant These informal gatherings provide a valuable opportunity for residents to hear updates on city plans learn about the opportunities and challenges facing the Clermont City Council Mayor Murry will share key developments and initiatives happening throughout the city offering insight into ongoing and future projects that impact the community the mayor encourages attendees to bring their questions “This is a time for open conversation,” said Mayor Murry “I want to make sure residents feel heard and informed about what’s happening in their city.” The casual setting fosters meaningful dialogue and helps strengthen the connection between city leadership and the community contact the city’s official website or call 352-227-2003 06may12:00 pm1:30 pmLunch With Clermont Mayor Murry Join Mayor Murry on the first Tuesday of each month for lunch and City updates at rotating Clermont restaurants (subject to change – check with the city of Clermont for updates) 08may10:00 am11:30 amBuild Your Bones! 10may7:00 am1:00 pmThe Letter Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive - U.S. Postal Service The Letter Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive will take place on Saturday simply leave a bag of non-perishable food next to your mailbox for 11may9:00 am1:00 pmDowntown Clermont Farmers Markets Iowa — One of eastern Iowa's largest gown-giveaway events is returning to Hiawatha this weekend at the Kirkwood Linn County Regional Center Z102.9 collects prom dresses that are donated from people across eastern Iowa Those dresses are then given away -- for free -- by the crew at the annual Gown Town “We love this community because every time we put out the call for donations that need is always met or exceeded,” said Clare Duffy “It’s awesome to be a part of this event and see the impact that it has on families the joy in finding a dress for the student and the relief parents and loved ones feel when that dress doesn’t hurt the family budget.” Donations are being accepted through Thursday The Hiawatha Institute for Indigenous Knowledge has officially submitted a bid to purchase the former Wells College campus in Aurora with the goal of establishing an Indigenous college dedicated to preserving and sharing Indigenous knowledge a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization emphasizing that its mission aligns with the historic significance of the Wells College site “The Hiawatha Institute for Indigenous Knowledge was founded as an educational institute and disseminating the rich Indigenous knowledge that makes America unique among nations,” the institute stated in its bid The organization clarified that it operates independently and is not affiliated with any Indigenous nation The proposal also addressed concerns about existing community institutions on the property HIIK stated that it supports maintaining the Community Medical Center and Peachtown Elementary School offering long-term lease agreements to ensure their continued operation The institute also proposed working with the Village of Aurora to provide space for a Village Hall and archives if desired “The Indigenous college will not be some stand-alone feature added to Aurora and Southern Cayuga County or exist apart from their residents,” the organization wrote “It will be integrated into the basic fabric of this truly unique and beautiful community.” Get the latest headlines delivered to your inbox each morning. Sign up for our Morning Edition to start your day. 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