Home News Obituaries Sports Advertisers Community Classifieds Advertising Rates Subscriptions Contact us Purchase a photo Submit news Links Site Search Advanced Search Search Sponsored		Monday, June 17, 2013 Never say never. Pearl Russ, who celebrated her 101st May 9, enjoyed a different kind of celebration June 6 at Wheatland Manor. Russ was given an honorary diploma from Calamus-Wheatland High School, officially signed by district superintendent Lonnie Luepker, high school principal Christine Meyer and school board president Ryan Vander Heiden. Russ said of all the things she could do over in her life, she would want to receive her high school diploma. Staff members at Wheatland Manor made that happen. “I never thought I would get it,” Russ relates. “Never.” Until recently, Russ lived alone in Lowden and still loves to read, sew and make quilts. Photo by Kate Howes Conservation board dealing with weather, legal issues Officials with the Clinton County Conservation Board (CCCB) are optimistic high water at area campgrounds will recede in time for the July 4 holiday weekend after two rounds of flooding this season have led to partial closures at three county parks, including Rock Creek Marina and Campground. Saturday, June 15, 2013 News Latest Operahouse indie film explores overuse of plastic The latest independent film that will be shown at the Operahouse Theatre in downtown DeWitt Sunday, June 16, at 2 p.m. is one that looks into the ramifications of using too much plastic. Saturday, June 15, 2013 CHS grad gives local veteran cherished military keepsake Standing in the sunroom of Don Kent's Grand Mound home, it's plain to see how delighted he is as he points to the military shadow box situated upright on a chair. Saturday, June 15, 2013 Sports Big innings help Northeast boys sweep Midland A pair of big innings helped keep the Northeast baseball team perfect in Big East-play during Monday's doubleheader with Midland. Saturday, June 15, 2013 Central girls pile up the runs in split with Bobcats The Central and Western Dubuque softball teams certainly lit up the scoreboard during Monday's WaMaC East doubleheader between the two teams. Saturday, June 15, 2013 Cal-Wheat splits pair of slugfests with Marquette The Calamus-Wheatland offense got going in a big way during the first game of a Big East doubleheader with Marquette Catholic, Monday night. Saturday, June 15, 2013
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