News & Notes
CCDG 2019 Report Now Available
View the Clayton County Development Group’s 2019 Annual Report:
CCDG Annual Report 2019.
Progressive Dinner | Feb. 15, McGregor/Marquette
Progressive Dinner
Join us for an evening of hospitality and fun
2.15.20 | 5-9pm, McGregor/Marquette, IA
Meet at the Marquette Community Center at 4:30pm.
Tickets are $35. Space is limited – reserve your spot today!
Visit www.mcgreg-marq.org to purchase tickets, or contact the Chamber office at 563.873.2186.
Live 2 B Healthy® Senior Fitness Classes Held MWF at Garden View Place, Monona
Please Join Us!
Have you tried our FREE Live 2 B Healthy® Senior Fitness Classes?
Live 2 B Healthy® classes are taught by Nationally Certified Personal Trainers who LOVE working with seniors!
Each class concentrates on improving Balance, Flexibility & Strength so that our residents can continue to enjoy their independence!
Plus, we have a great time socializing and getting to know our neighbors. Everyone is invited – we hope you will join us!
Our “Commit to Fitness” goal for January is to have 203 participants through the month of January. Come help us make our goal – and help yourself become more fit!
Garden View Place Assisted Living & Memory Care
800 Darby Drive | Monona, IA 52159 | 563-539-4528
Karaoke Contest for Trails | Jan. 18, Deb’s Brewtopia, Elkader
Can you carry a tune for trails? This fundraising event will showcase a variety of talents, taking to the stage, and tipping the scale for the Motor Mill Trail! Gather at 7pm and we’ll let you get into character before you wow us with your talents! Visit Facebook for more information.
Farm Couples Can Enjoy a Weekend ‘Getaway’ this Winter
Farm Couples Can Enjoy a Weekend ‘Getaway’ this Winter
Unwind and enjoy an off-farm experience with other farm couples
In response to high levels of both personal and financial farm stress, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering four “Farm Couple Getaways” aimed at farmers wanting to take advantage of activities to improve farm family communication, work on farm or family goal-setting, farm transitioning, or who would just like a weekend away to discuss farm and family issues.
The first “getaway” will be held Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14-15, at EWALU Stone Center in Strawberry Point. The dates and locations for the other “getaways” are as follows:
Friday and Saturday, Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 2020 at Hotel Winneshiek in Decorah.
Friday and Saturday, Feb. 21-Feb. 22, 2020 at Lake Shore Center at Okoboji in Milford.
Thursday and Friday, March 19-20, 2020 at the Best Western Plus Hotel in Dubuque.
The “getaways” run from 12:30 p.m. on the first day to 3:15 p.m. on the second day of the “getaway.” There is no cost to attend, as food, lodging and other expenses are being paid for by sponsorships. However, there is a $50 per couple deposit to hold each reservation, refundable on the second day of the getaway.
Past “Farm Couple Getaways” have proven to be beneficial to farm couples. They are a very productive and delightful time to discuss items of importance to help farms and families be successful,” said Larry Tranel, dairy specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach.
Each “getaway” will consist of ten farm couples and the extension facilitators. Registration will be on a first-come, first-serve basis, due two weeks prior to each session. Registration brochures for the various sites can be obtained from Jenn Bentley, at jbentley@iastate.edu, or at the Winneshiek County ISU Extension Office, at 563-382-2949; Fred Hall, at fredhall@iastate.edu, or at the Sioux County ISU Extension Office, at 712-737-4230; and Larry Tranel, at tranel@iastate.edu, at the Dubuque County ISU Extension Office, at 563-583-6496.
The “Farm Couple Getaways” statewide Gold sponsor is the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, with other local sponsors recognized at the local events. More information is available in the event brochure.
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For more information on upcoming Clayton County events, visit our calendar.
