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TURKEYS

2026-10-30T17:07:24Z

Randylyon:

Research only beginning.

TURKEYS.
Biological Facts:
Weight: males 17-30 lbs; females 8-12 lbs.

Length: males 42-48 inches; females 32-38 inches.

Flight and ground speed: Max. ground speed: 25
mph; max. flight speed 55 mph.

Habitat: woodland habitats mixed with agricultural
fields.

Foods: waste grains, insects, wild fruits, and tree
nuts.

Life expectancy: females 57%, males 35%.
Mating: polygamous, hens typically mate with
dominant male.

Nesting period: April-June.

Nests: usually shallow depressions in the ground.

Clutch size: Avg. 11 eggs (range 6-18)

Eggs: Tan of buffy white, evenly marked with small
reddish spots; ovate (1 3/4" x 2 1/2").

Incubation: 28 days.

Young: precoccial; leave nest immediately and can
fly to roost in trees at 2 weeks.

Number broods per year: 1; 30-60% will renest.

Nest success: 40-60%.

Nationwide wild turkeys numbered in the millions when the first settlers landed at Plymouth Rock. The bird and provided ood for the table and the market. Like much native wildlife, turkey populations were unable to withstand uncontrolled hunting pressures. A year-around hunting of all ages and sexes and clearing of forested habitats led to the extermination of wild turkey flocks from their historical range north of the Ohio River and from most areas in the South and East. By 1920, approximately 250,000 eastern wild turkeys remained in the United States. Only 8 states most in the mountainous terrain of the southeastern United States still had a turkey hunting season. Turkeys were virtually removed from Iowa by 1900; the last verified sighting was made in Lucas County in 1910.

In the early 20th century, trends which led to the demise of turkey flocks began to be reversed. Moststates formed conservation agencies (counterparts
to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources) and gave protection to vanishing wildlife. At the same time, unproductive farmlands were abandoned as industrial jobs in growing cities became more attractive. Purchase of state and national forests, reduction in cattle grazing on public forest lands, and wildlife management were factors which led to the development of new turkey habitats in regions where no turkeys existed to populate them.

Most states began turkey restoration programs in
the 1920s, first using pen-raised turkeys to produce
large numbers of young birds which were released
in the wild. These efforts were universally
unsuccessful because pen-raised birds had lost
their wary instincts which allowed truly wild
turkeys to survive in their natural environment. In
spite of expenditures of millions of dollars over
several decades, no free-ranging turkey

n the early 20th century, trends which lead to the
demise of turkey flocks began to be reversed. Most
states formed conservation agencies (counterparts
to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources) and
gave protection to vanishing wildlife. At the same
time, unproductive farmlands were abandoned as
industrial jobs in growing cities became more
attractive. Purchase of state and national forests,
reduction in cattle grazing on public forest lands,
and wildlife management were factors which led to
the development of new turkey habitats in regions
where no turkeys existed to populate them.
Most states began turkey restoration programs in
the 1920s, first using pen-raised turkeys to produce
large numbers of young birds which were released
in the wild. These efforts were universally
unsuccessful because pen-raised birds had lost
their wary instincts which allowed truly wild
turkeys to survive in their natural environment. In
spite of expenditures of millions of dollars over
several decades, no free-ranging turkey
populations were produced. Pen-raised turkeys
populations were produced. Pen-raised turkeys

TURKEYS

2026-10-30T17:00:00Z

Randylyon:

Research only beginning.

TURKEYS.
Biological Facts:
Weight: males 17-30 lbs; females 8-12 lbs.

Length: males 42-48 inches; females 32-38 inches.

Flight and ground speed: Max. ground speed: 25
mph; max. flight speed 55 mph.

Habitat: woodland habitats mixed with agricultural
fields.

Foods: waste grains, insects, wild fruits, and tree
nuts.

Life expectancy: females 57%, males 35%.
Mating: polygamous, hens typically mate with
dominant male.

Nesting period: April-June.

Nests: usually shallow depressions in the ground.

Clutch size: Avg. 11 eggs (range 6-18)

Eggs: Tan of buffy white, evenly marked with small
reddish spots; ovate (1 3/4" x 2 1/2").

Incubation: 28 days.

Young: precoccial; leave nest immediately and can
fly to roost in trees at 2 weeks.

Number broods per year: 1; 30-60% will renest.

Nest success: 40-60%.

Wild turkeys numbered in the millions nationwide when the first settlers landed at Plymouth Rock and provided a readily available source of food for the table and the market. Like much of our native wildlife, turkey populations were unable to withstand uncontrolled hunting pressures during European settlement. A combination of year around indiscriminate hunting of all ages and sexes, and clearing of forested habitats to create agricultural lands all led to the extirpation of wild turkey flocks from their historical range north of the Ohio River and from most areas in the South and East. By 1920, approximately 250,000 eastern wild turkeys remained in the United States, occupying just 12% of their former range. Only 8 states still had a turkey hunting season, most in the mountainous terrain of the southeastern United States. Turkeys were virtually extirpated from Ioway 1900; the last verified sighting was made in Lucas County in 1910.

n the early 20th century, trends which lead to the
demise of turkey flocks began to be reversed. Most
states formed conservation agencies (counterparts
to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources) and
gave protection to vanishing wildlife. At the same
time, unproductive farmlands were abandoned as
industrial jobs in growing cities became more
attractive. Purchase of state and national forests,
reduction in cattle grazing on public forest lands,
and wildlife management were factors which led to
the development of new turkey habitats in regions
where no turkeys existed to populate them.

Most states began turkey restoration programs in
the 1920s, first using pen-raised turkeys to produce
large numbers of young birds which were released
in the wild. These efforts were universally
unsuccessful because pen-raised birds had lost
their wary instincts which allowed truly wild
turkeys to survive in their natural environment. In
spite of expenditures of millions of dollars over
several decades, no free-ranging turkey

n the early 20th century, trends which lead to the
demise of turkey flocks began to be reversed. Most
states formed conservation agencies (counterparts
to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources) and
gave protection to vanishing wildlife. At the same
time, unproductive farmlands were abandoned as
industrial jobs in growing cities became more
attractive. Purchase of state and national forests,
reduction in cattle grazing on public forest lands,
and wildlife management were factors which led to
the development of new turkey habitats in regions
where no turkeys existed to populate them.
Most states began turkey restoration programs in
the 1920s, first using pen-raised turkeys to produce
large numbers of young birds which were released
in the wild. These efforts were universally
unsuccessful because pen-raised birds had lost
their wary instincts which allowed truly wild
turkeys to survive in their natural environment. In
spite of expenditures of millions of dollars over
several decades, no free-ranging turkey
populations were produced. Pen-raised turkeys
populations were produced. Pen-raised turkeys

TURKEYS

2026-10-30T16:59:30Z

Randylyon: Created page with "TURKEYS. Biological Facts: Weight: males 17-30 lbs; females 8-12 lbs. Length: males 42-48 inches; females 32-38 inches. Flight and ground speed: Max. ground speed: 25 mph; max. flight speed 55 mph. Habitat: woodland habitats mixed with agricultural fields. Foods: waste grains, insects, wild fruits, and tree nuts. Life expectancy: females 57%, males 35%. Mating: polygamous, hens typically mate with dominant male. Nesting period: April-June. Nests: usually shallow..."

TURKEYS.
Biological Facts:
Weight: males 17-30 lbs; females 8-12 lbs.

Length: males 42-48 inches; females 32-38 inches.

Flight and ground speed: Max. ground speed: 25
mph; max. flight speed 55 mph.

Habitat: woodland habitats mixed with agricultural
fields.

Foods: waste grains, insects, wild fruits, and tree
nuts.

Life expectancy: females 57%, males 35%.
Mating: polygamous, hens typically mate with
dominant male.

Nesting period: April-June.

Nests: usually shallow depressions in the ground.

Clutch size: Avg. 11 eggs (range 6-18)

Eggs: Tan of buffy white, evenly marked with small
reddish spots; ovate (1 3/4" x 2 1/2").

Incubation: 28 days.

Young: precoccial; leave nest immediately and can
fly to roost in trees at 2 weeks.

Number broods per year: 1; 30-60% will renest.

Nest success: 40-60%.

Wild turkeys numbered in the millions nationwide when the first settlers landed at Plymouth Rock and provided a readily available source of food for the table and the market. Like much of our native wildlife, turkey populations were unable to withstand uncontrolled hunting pressures during European settlement. A combination of year around indiscriminate hunting of all ages and sexes, and clearing of forested habitats to create agricultural lands all led to the extirpation of wild turkey flocks from their historical range north of the Ohio River and from most areas in the South and East. By 1920, approximately 250,000 eastern wild turkeys remained in the United States, occupying just 12% of their former range. Only 8 states still had a turkey hunting season, most in the mountainous terrain of the southeastern United States. Turkeys were virtually extirpated from Ioway 1900; the last verified sighting was made in Lucas County in 1910.

n the early 20th century, trends which lead to the
demise of turkey flocks began to be reversed. Most
states formed conservation agencies (counterparts
to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources) and
gave protection to vanishing wildlife. At the same
time, unproductive farmlands were abandoned as
industrial jobs in growing cities became more
attractive. Purchase of state and national forests,
reduction in cattle grazing on public forest lands,
and wildlife management were factors which led to
the development of new turkey habitats in regions
where no turkeys existed to populate them.

Most states began turkey restoration programs in
the 1920s, first using pen-raised turkeys to produce
large numbers of young birds which were released
in the wild. These efforts were universally
unsuccessful because pen-raised birds had lost
their wary instincts which allowed truly wild
turkeys to survive in their natural environment. In
spite of expenditures of millions of dollars over
several decades, no free-ranging turkey

n the early 20th century, trends which lead to the
demise of turkey flocks began to be reversed. Most
states formed conservation agencies (counterparts
to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources) and
gave protection to vanishing wildlife. At the same
time, unproductive farmlands were abandoned as
industrial jobs in growing cities became more
attractive. Purchase of state and national forests,
reduction in cattle grazing on public forest lands,
and wildlife management were factors which led to
the development of new turkey habitats in regions
where no turkeys existed to populate them.
Most states began turkey restoration programs in
the 1920s, first using pen-raised turkeys to produce
large numbers of young birds which were released
in the wild. These efforts were universally
unsuccessful because pen-raised birds had lost
their wary instincts which allowed truly wild
turkeys to survive in their natural environment. In
spite of expenditures of millions of dollars over
several decades, no free-ranging turkey
populations were produced. Pen-raised turkeys
populations were produced. Pen-raised turkeys

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2026-10-30T00:29:52Z

Randylyon:

MELLOY. Michael

2026-10-30T00:29:37Z

Randylyon:

[[Image:Melloy.png|left|thumb|250px|]]MELLOY, Michael. Michael J. Melloy, (Dubuque, IA--Jan. 15, 1948--Coralville, IA, October 20, 2026), The oldest of five children of Bill and Pat Melloy. Michael enjoyed a 1950s childhood of Little League, Allison Henderson Park pool, summer farm stays, bike races, nighttime street games, and holidays with cousins.

Mike graduated from [[WAHLERT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL]] in 1966 and [[LORAS COLLEGE]] in 1970, then enlisted in the U.S. Army. After his service, Mike attended the University of Iowa College of Law, graduating with high distinction in 1974. He began his legal career at O’Connor & Thomas in Dubuque, where he later became a partner. He met the love of his life, Jane Anne Knapp and they married on December 27, 1975, and raised three daughters: Jennie, Kate, and Bridget.

In 1986, Mike and Jane Anne moved to Cedar Rapids, where he began a 38-year career as a federal judge. He started as a bankruptcy judge in the Northern District of Iowa, where he served families and farms through the hardest years of Iowa’s farm crisis. In 1992, George H.W. Bush nominated him to the U.S. District Court, where he served until 2002, during which time he was chief judge. In 2002, George W. Bush nominated him to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, where he served until 2024. In his final years on the bench, the U.S. Supreme Court appointed him special master in a dispute between Texas and New Mexico over water rights to the Rio Grande.

Among the great joys of his career was mentoring dozens of law clerks. “A judge is only as good as his law clerks,” he often said, and he had a knack for choosing great ones. He taught them how to practice law, but even more, how to be good people. Many arrived as clerks and stayed as family, carrying his lessons into their careers, their families, and the way they treated others.

For more than fifty years, Mike and Jane Anne were equals in every measure. Mike and Jane Anne set out to see the world together, from Russia to Thailand to Italy to Turkey, guided by curiosity and a sense of adventure. At home, he loved to cook, was a voracious reader, and was a devoted player of Settlers of Catan. He loved any opportunity to be with people. He relished a party, a family wedding, lunch with a former law clerk, his Saturday breakfast group, and Sunday dinners.

---

Source:

Dubuque Today

[[Category: Lawyers and Judges]]

MELLOY. Michael

2026-10-30T00:25:50Z

Randylyon: Created page with "MELLOY, Michael. Michael J. Melloy, (Dubuque, IA--Jan. 15, 1948--Coralville, IA, October 20, 2026), The oldest of five children of Bill and Pat Melloy. Michael enjoyed a 1950s childhood of Little League, Allison Henderson Park pool, summer farm stays, bike races, nighttime street games, and holidays with cousins. Mike graduated from WAHLERT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL in 1966 and LORAS COLLEGE in 1970, then enlisted in the U.S. Army. After his service, Mike attended th..."

MELLOY, Michael. Michael J. Melloy, (Dubuque, IA--Jan. 15, 1948--Coralville, IA, October 20, 2026), The oldest of five children of Bill and Pat Melloy. Michael enjoyed a 1950s childhood of Little League, Allison Henderson Park pool, summer farm stays, bike races, nighttime street games, and holidays with cousins.

Mike graduated from [[WAHLERT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL]] in 1966 and [[LORAS COLLEGE]] in 1970, then enlisted in the U.S. Army. After his service, Mike attended the University of Iowa College of Law, graduating with high distinction in 1974. He began his legal career at O’Connor & Thomas in Dubuque, where he later became a partner. He met the love of his life, Jane Anne Knapp and they married on December 27, 1975, and raised three daughters: Jennie, Kate, and Bridget.

In 1986, Mike and Jane Anne moved to Cedar Rapids, where he began a 38-year career as a federal judge. He started as a bankruptcy judge in the Northern District of Iowa, where he served families and farms through the hardest years of Iowa’s farm crisis. In 1992, George H.W. Bush nominated him to the U.S. District Court, where he served until 2002, during which time he was chief judge. In 2002, George W. Bush nominated him to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, where he served until 2024. In his final years on the bench, the U.S. Supreme Court appointed him special master in a dispute between Texas and New Mexico over water rights to the Rio Grande.

Among the great joys of his career was mentoring dozens of law clerks. “A judge is only as good as his law clerks,” he often said, and he had a knack for choosing great ones. He taught them how to practice law, but even more, how to be good people. Many arrived as clerks and stayed as family, carrying his lessons into their careers, their families, and the way they treated others.

For more than fifty years, Mike and Jane Anne were equals in every measure. Mike and Jane Anne set out to see the world together, from Russia to Thailand to Italy to Turkey, guided by curiosity and a sense of adventure. At home, he loved to cook, was a voracious reader, and was a devoted player of Settlers of Catan. He loved any opportunity to be with people. He relished a party, a family wedding, lunch with a former law clerk, his Saturday breakfast group, and Sunday dinners.

---

Source:

Dubuque Today

EDMONDS, Thomas T.

2026-10-30T00:07:27Z

Randylyon:

[[Image:edmonds.png|left|thumb|250px| Dr. Edmonds and his wife, Judy, congratulate [[HUEWE, Helen|Helen HUEWE]], the 40th recipient of the [[FIRST CITIZEN AWARD]]. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]EDMONDS, Thomas T. (Dubuque, IA, April 30, 1939--Dubuque, IA, Oct. 20, 2026. Edmonds, a pathologist and in 1977 the assistant Dubuque County medical examiner, was instrumental in the formation of [[UNITED CLINICAL LABORATORIES]]. He served as chairperson of the board for [[MERCY HEALTH CENTER]], St. Joseph's Unit and was a member of the board of the [[YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (Y.M.C.A.)]] Due to the uniqueness of the obituary, it is copied below.

If you are reading this, it is apparent that I, Thomas T. (Tom) Edmonds, M.D. have passed away. I only hope that I died as well as many of my friends and family before me. If I could, I’d email you from the other side. What fun to think of what that might do to the various establishments of our “civilization”! It is very warm here, probably the result of my religious beliefs.

I was born at The Finley Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa on April 30, 1939, the only son of Helen and Cecil Edmonds and apparently delivered by a veterinarian. That was probably appropriate considering what a horse’s derriere I could be later in life. Raised in Dubuque, I suppose I was a normal child, fortunate by not having television, i-pods and cell phones and having, as a result, to use my brain in other, more productive ways. By the time I graduated from Senior High School in 1957, I was actually able to think and to begin questioning much of the dogma of our times.

After two years at the University of Dubuque and two years at the U. of Iowa, I entered medical school at the U. of Iowa in 1961. One year later, on August 4, 1962, I married Judith Kay (Judy) Bredlow and we settled into a 42 X 8 foot mobile home in Iowa City. The decision to wed was made easy by my love for Judy and the risk of dying of food poisoning in the Nu Sigma Nu fraternity house had I stayed there. I developed a fascination for the practice of pathology during a fellowship year in medical school and after graduation in 1966, continued training to be a pathologist at Duke University, the University of Iowa and the University of Vermont. This time included two years in the Air Force doing hazardous duty in the Aerospace Branch of the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology in Washington, D.C. One result of all of the foregoing was to entirely miss the 1960s and the freeing of inhibitions that might have occurred.

We returned to Dubuque in the Fall of 1972 and I began work with Pathology Associates, serving the three local hospitals and medical community. In 1986, we formed a joint venture with the then two remaining hospitals, Finley and Mercy, and Medical Services Lab and known henceforth as United Clinical Laboratories. I was very fortunate to have returned to this vital community to work with fine and talented personnel at all levels of our medical endeavors throughout my career.

In my later years, I must apologize for becoming a bit of a curmudgeon, the result, I am afraid, of carrying a functioning brain along. I especially regret that I was not able to have some measurable effect upon reducing the repetitive stupidity that so characterizes our human society, including myself. Look me up on the other side and we’ll discuss it.

May the Force be with you,

Tom

(written by Tom on July 2, 2007)

[[Image:edmonds2.png|left|thumb|300px|Dr. Edmonds' nature pictures were frequently featured in the Telegraph Herald. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
[[Image:edmonds4.png|right|thumb|250px|Life in the tri-states was also a theme of his pictures. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
[[Image:edmonds3.png|left|thumb|250px|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
[[Image:edmonds5.png|right|thumb|250px|Dr. Edmonds records the Catfish Bend Casino being pushed along the river. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]

[[Category: Physician]]
[[Category: Health Care]]

EDMONDS, Thomas T.

2026-10-30T00:06:58Z

Randylyon:

[[Image:edmonds.png|left|thumb|250px|]] Dr. Edmonds and his wife, Judy, congratulate [[HUEWE, Helen|Helen HUEWE]], the 40th recipient of the [[FIRST CITIZEN AWARD]]. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]EDMONDS, Thomas T. (Dubuque, IA, April 30, 1939--Dubuque, IA, Oct. 20, 2026. Edmonds, a pathologist and in 1977 the assistant Dubuque County medical examiner, was instrumental in the formation of [[UNITED CLINICAL LABORATORIES]]. He served as chairperson of the board for [[MERCY HEALTH CENTER]], St. Joseph's Unit and was a member of the board of the [[YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (Y.M.C.A.)]] Due to the uniqueness of the obituary, it is copied below.

If you are reading this, it is apparent that I, Thomas T. (Tom) Edmonds, M.D. have passed away. I only hope that I died as well as many of my friends and family before me. If I could, I’d email you from the other side. What fun to think of what that might do to the various establishments of our “civilization”! It is very warm here, probably the result of my religious beliefs.

I was born at The Finley Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa on April 30, 1939, the only son of Helen and Cecil Edmonds and apparently delivered by a veterinarian. That was probably appropriate considering what a horse’s derriere I could be later in life. Raised in Dubuque, I suppose I was a normal child, fortunate by not having television, i-pods and cell phones and having, as a result, to use my brain in other, more productive ways. By the time I graduated from Senior High School in 1957, I was actually able to think and to begin questioning much of the dogma of our times.

After two years at the University of Dubuque and two years at the U. of Iowa, I entered medical school at the U. of Iowa in 1961. One year later, on August 4, 1962, I married Judith Kay (Judy) Bredlow and we settled into a 42 X 8 foot mobile home in Iowa City. The decision to wed was made easy by my love for Judy and the risk of dying of food poisoning in the Nu Sigma Nu fraternity house had I stayed there. I developed a fascination for the practice of pathology during a fellowship year in medical school and after graduation in 1966, continued training to be a pathologist at Duke University, the University of Iowa and the University of Vermont. This time included two years in the Air Force doing hazardous duty in the Aerospace Branch of the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology in Washington, D.C. One result of all of the foregoing was to entirely miss the 1960s and the freeing of inhibitions that might have occurred.

We returned to Dubuque in the Fall of 1972 and I began work with Pathology Associates, serving the three local hospitals and medical community. In 1986, we formed a joint venture with the then two remaining hospitals, Finley and Mercy, and Medical Services Lab and known henceforth as United Clinical Laboratories. I was very fortunate to have returned to this vital community to work with fine and talented personnel at all levels of our medical endeavors throughout my career.

In my later years, I must apologize for becoming a bit of a curmudgeon, the result, I am afraid, of carrying a functioning brain along. I especially regret that I was not able to have some measurable effect upon reducing the repetitive stupidity that so characterizes our human society, including myself. Look me up on the other side and we’ll discuss it.

May the Force be with you,

Tom

(written by Tom on July 2, 2007)

[[Image:edmonds2.png|left|thumb|300px|Dr. Edmonds' nature pictures were frequently featured in the Telegraph Herald. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
[[Image:edmonds4.png|right|thumb|250px|Life in the tri-states was also a theme of his pictures. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
[[Image:edmonds3.png|left|thumb|250px|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
[[Image:edmonds5.png|right|thumb|250px|Dr. Edmonds records the Catfish Bend Casino being pushed along the river. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]

[[Category: Physician]]
[[Category: Health Care]]

EDMONDS, Thomas T.

2026-10-30T00:06:14Z

Randylyon:

[[Image:edmonds.png|left|thumb|250px|) Dr. Edmonds and his wife, Judy, congratulate [[HUEWE, Helen|Helen HUEWE]], the 40th recipient of the [[FIRST CITIZEN AWARD]]. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]EDMONDS, Thomas T. (Dubuque, IA, April 30, 1939--Dubuque, IA, Oct. 20, 2026. Edmonds, a pathologist and in 1977 the assistant Dubuque County medical examiner, was instrumental in the formation of [[UNITED CLINICAL LABORATORIES]]. He served as chairperson of the board for [[MERCY HEALTH CENTER]], St. Joseph's Unit and was a member of the board of the [[YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (Y.M.C.A.)]] Due to the uniqueness of the obituary, it is copied below.

If you are reading this, it is apparent that I, Thomas T. (Tom) Edmonds, M.D. have passed away. I only hope that I died as well as many of my friends and family before me. If I could, I’d email you from the other side. What fun to think of what that might do to the various establishments of our “civilization”! It is very warm here, probably the result of my religious beliefs.

I was born at The Finley Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa on April 30, 1939, the only son of Helen and Cecil Edmonds and apparently delivered by a veterinarian. That was probably appropriate considering what a horse’s derriere I could be later in life. Raised in Dubuque, I suppose I was a normal child, fortunate by not having television, i-pods and cell phones and having, as a result, to use my brain in other, more productive ways. By the time I graduated from Senior High School in 1957, I was actually able to think and to begin questioning much of the dogma of our times.

After two years at the University of Dubuque and two years at the U. of Iowa, I entered medical school at the U. of Iowa in 1961. One year later, on August 4, 1962, I married Judith Kay (Judy) Bredlow and we settled into a 42 X 8 foot mobile home in Iowa City. The decision to wed was made easy by my love for Judy and the risk of dying of food poisoning in the Nu Sigma Nu fraternity house had I stayed there. I developed a fascination for the practice of pathology during a fellowship year in medical school and after graduation in 1966, continued training to be a pathologist at Duke University, the University of Iowa and the University of Vermont. This time included two years in the Air Force doing hazardous duty in the Aerospace Branch of the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology in Washington, D.C. One result of all of the foregoing was to entirely miss the 1960s and the freeing of inhibitions that might have occurred.

We returned to Dubuque in the Fall of 1972 and I began work with Pathology Associates, serving the three local hospitals and medical community. In 1986, we formed a joint venture with the then two remaining hospitals, Finley and Mercy, and Medical Services Lab and known henceforth as United Clinical Laboratories. I was very fortunate to have returned to this vital community to work with fine and talented personnel at all levels of our medical endeavors throughout my career.

In my later years, I must apologize for becoming a bit of a curmudgeon, the result, I am afraid, of carrying a functioning brain along. I especially regret that I was not able to have some measurable effect upon reducing the repetitive stupidity that so characterizes our human society, including myself. Look me up on the other side and we’ll discuss it.

May the Force be with you,

Tom

(written by Tom on July 2, 2007)

[[Image:edmonds2.png|left|thumb|300px|Dr. Edmonds' nature pictures were frequently featured in the Telegraph Herald. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
[[Image:edmonds4.png|right|thumb|250px|Life in the tri-states was also a theme of his pictures. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
[[Image:edmonds3.png|left|thumb|250px|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
[[Image:edmonds5.png|right|thumb|250px|Dr. Edmonds records the Catfish Bend Casino being pushed along the river. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]

[[Category: Physician]]
[[Category: Health Care]]

EDMONDS, Thomas T.

2026-10-29T23:59:41Z

Randylyon: Created page with "Helen HUEWE, the 40th recipient of the FIRST CITIZEN AWARD. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]EDMONDS, Tom. (Dubuque, IA- ). Edmonds, a pathologist and in 1977 the assistant Dubuque County medical examiner, was instrumental in the formation of UNITED CLINICAL LABORATORIES. He served as cha..."

[[Image:edmonds.png|left|thumb|250px| EDMONDS, Thomas T. (Dubuque, IA, April 30, 1939--Dubuque, IA, Oct. 20, 2026) Dr. Edmonds and his wife, Judy, congratulate [[HUEWE, Helen|Helen HUEWE]], the 40th recipient of the [[FIRST CITIZEN AWARD]]. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]EDMONDS, Tom. (Dubuque, IA- ). Edmonds, a pathologist and in 1977 the assistant Dubuque County medical examiner, was instrumental in the formation of [[UNITED CLINICAL LABORATORIES]]. He served as chairperson of the board for [[MERCY HEALTH CENTER]], St. Joseph's Unit and was a member of the board of the [[YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (Y.M.C.A.)]] Due to the uniqueness of the obituary, it is copied below.

If you are reading this, it is apparent that I, Thomas T. (Tom) Edmonds, M.D. have passed away. I only hope that I died as well as many of my friends and family before me. If I could, I’d email you from the other side. What fun to think of what that might do to the various establishments of our “civilization”! It is very warm here, probably the result of my religious beliefs.

I was born at The Finley Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa on April 30, 1939, the only son of Helen and Cecil Edmonds and apparently delivered by a veterinarian. That was probably appropriate considering what a horse’s derriere I could be later in life. Raised in Dubuque, I suppose I was a normal child, fortunate by not having television, i-pods and cell phones and having, as a result, to use my brain in other, more productive ways. By the time I graduated from Senior High School in 1957, I was actually able to think and to begin questioning much of the dogma of our times.

After two years at the University of Dubuque and two years at the U. of Iowa, I entered medical school at the U. of Iowa in 1961. One year later, on August 4, 1962, I married Judith Kay (Judy) Bredlow and we settled into a 42 X 8 foot mobile home in Iowa City. The decision to wed was made easy by my love for Judy and the risk of dying of food poisoning in the Nu Sigma Nu fraternity house had I stayed there. I developed a fascination for the practice of pathology during a fellowship year in medical school and after graduation in 1966, continued training to be a pathologist at Duke University, the University of Iowa and the University of Vermont. This time included two years in the Air Force doing hazardous duty in the Aerospace Branch of the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology in Washington, D.C. One result of all of the foregoing was to entirely miss the 1960s and the freeing of inhibitions that might have occurred.

We returned to Dubuque in the Fall of 1972 and I began work with Pathology Associates, serving the three local hospitals and medical community. In 1986, we formed a joint venture with the then two remaining hospitals, Finley and Mercy, and Medical Services Lab and known henceforth as United Clinical Laboratories. I was very fortunate to have returned to this vital community to work with fine and talented personnel at all levels of our medical endeavors throughout my career.

In my later years, I must apologize for becoming a bit of a curmudgeon, the result, I am afraid, of carrying a functioning brain along. I especially regret that I was not able to have some measurable effect upon reducing the repetitive stupidity that so characterizes our human society, including myself. Look me up on the other side and we’ll discuss it.

May the Force be with you,

Tom

(written by Tom on July 2, 2007)

[[Image:edmonds2.png|left|thumb|300px|Dr. Edmonds' nature pictures were frequently featured in the Telegraph Herald. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
[[Image:edmonds4.png|right|thumb|250px|Life in the tri-states was also a theme of his pictures. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
[[Image:edmonds3.png|left|thumb|250px|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
[[Image:edmonds5.png|right|thumb|250px|Dr. Edmonds records the Catfish Bend Casino being pushed along the river. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]

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[[Category: Health Care]]

GRAVES, Melvin M. Jr.

2026-10-28T00:42:34Z

Randylyon:

[[Image:MGRAVES.jpg|left|thumb|250px|]]GRAVES, Melvin M. Jr.(Cleveland OH, Jan 3, 1941--Dubuque, IA, October 23, 2026) The son of Melvin MacPike Graves Sr, M.D and Dorothy Fisher Graves, Mel lived in Warsaw, New York during his father’s residency. The family moved to Pocatello, Idaho in 1949.

At Pocatello High School, earning his college prep diploma in 1959. He then completed his Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts at Johns Hopkins University in 1963. Mel furthered his education at the University of Chicago, where he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration and Management in 1965. He moved to Dubuque, IA in 1976 for his leadership position at the Finley Hospital, where he met his spouse of 49 years, Beverly Graves.

Mel dedicated the first chapter of his career to healthcare administration. Over the years, he brought vital leadership, care, and management expertise to several major medical centers across the country, serving at University Hospitals of Cleveland, [[FINLEY HOSPITAL (THE), and the Milwaukee County Medical Complex.

Among his achievements at Finley Hospital as Executive Director and Administrator, he worked in 1977 with the Dubuque City Council to secure significant funding to provide a modern surgical suite and directed the hospital in acquiring nursing school credentials. In 1983, he navigated a high-profile contract with a major health insurance company. In the early 1980s, he served as the United Way Chairperson, and helped raise in excess of $1 million dollars toward its annual campaign, a record amount at that time.

Later in life, Mel transitioned into residential real estate at Brissey Realty, where he served as a full-time real estate agent in Dubuque for 30 years, and was awarded MLS Realtor of the year in 2009. He also worked at H&R block for several years providing many with tax advice and preparation service.

Beyond his career, Mel invested time and interest in protecting and cultivating the natural beauty of the city he loved. He served faithfully as the treasurer for the Dubuque Arboretum Association, working tirelessly behind the scenes to support the growth and operations of the [[DUBUQUE ARBORETUM AND BOTANICAL GARDENS]]. He also helped with numerous plays that Beverly produced at [[BRYANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL]] and was a board member with [[TWO BY TWO]]. He was a member of the [[FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST]] for 48 years and served in several volunteer capacities.

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Source:

Dubuque Today

[[Category: Business Leader]]
[[Category: Organization Leaders]]

GRAVES, Melvin M. Jr.

2026-10-28T00:40:49Z

Randylyon:

GRAVES, Melvin M. Jr.

2026-10-28T00:40:14Z

Randylyon:

[[Image:MGRAVES.jpg|left|thumb|250px|]]GRAVES, Melvin M. Jr.(Cleveland OH, Jan 3, 1941--Dubuque, IA, October 23, 2026]] The son of Melvin MacPike Graves Sr, M.D and Dorothy Fisher Graves, Mel lived in Warsaw, New York during his father’s residency. The family moved to Pocatello, Idaho in 1949.

At Pocatello High School, earning his college prep diploma in 1959. He then completed his Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts at Johns Hopkins University in 1963. Mel furthered his education at the University of Chicago, where he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration and Management in 1965. He moved to Dubuque, IA in 1976 for his leadership position at the Finley Hospital, where he met his spouse of 49 years, Beverly Graves.

Mel dedicated the first chapter of his career to healthcare administration. Over the years, he brought vital leadership, care, and management expertise to several major medical centers across the country, serving at University Hospitals of Cleveland, [[FINLEY HOSPITAL (THE), and the Milwaukee County Medical Complex.

Among his achievements at Finley Hospital as Executive Director and Administrator, he worked in 1977 with the Dubuque City Council to secure significant funding to provide a modern surgical suite and directed the hospital in acquiring nursing school credentials. In 1983, he navigated a high-profile contract with a major health insurance company. In the early 1980s, he served as the United Way Chairperson, and helped raise in excess of $1 million dollars toward its annual campaign, a record amount at that time.

Later in life, Mel transitioned into residential real estate at Brissey Realty, where he served as a full-time real estate agent in Dubuque for 30 years, and was awarded MLS Realtor of the year in 2009. He also worked at H&R block for several years providing many with tax advice and preparation service.

Beyond his career, Mel invested time and interest in protecting and cultivating the natural beauty of the city he loved. He served faithfully as the treasurer for the Dubuque Arboretum Association, working tirelessly behind the scenes to support the growth and operations of the [[DUBUQUE ARBORETUM AND BOTANICAL GARDENS]]. He also helped with numerous plays that Beverly produced at [[BRYANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL]] and was a board member with [[TWO BY TWO]]. He was a member of the [[FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST]] for 48 years and served in several volunteer capacities.

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Source:

Dubuque Today

GRAVES, Melvin M. Jr.

2026-10-28T00:39:39Z

Randylyon:

[[Image:MGRAVES.jpg|left|thumb|250px|GRAVES, Melvin M. Jr.(Cleveland OH, Jan 3, 1941--Dubuque, IA, October 23, 2026]] The son of Melvin MacPike Graves Sr, M.D and Dorothy Fisher Graves, Mel lived in Warsaw, New York during his father’s residency. The family moved to Pocatello, Idaho in 1949.

At Pocatello High School, earning his college prep diploma in 1959. He then completed his Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts at Johns Hopkins University in 1963. Mel furthered his education at the University of Chicago, where he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration and Management in 1965. He moved to Dubuque, IA in 1976 for his leadership position at the Finley Hospital, where he met his spouse of 49 years, Beverly Graves.

Mel dedicated the first chapter of his career to healthcare administration. Over the years, he brought vital leadership, care, and management expertise to several major medical centers across the country, serving at University Hospitals of Cleveland, [[FINLEY HOSPITAL (THE), and the Milwaukee County Medical Complex.

Among his achievements at Finley Hospital as Executive Director and Administrator, he worked in 1977 with the Dubuque City Council to secure significant funding to provide a modern surgical suite and directed the hospital in acquiring nursing school credentials. In 1983, he navigated a high-profile contract with a major health insurance company. In the early 1980s, he served as the United Way Chairperson, and helped raise in excess of $1 million dollars toward its annual campaign, a record amount at that time.

Later in life, Mel transitioned into residential real estate at Brissey Realty, where he served as a full-time real estate agent in Dubuque for 30 years, and was awarded MLS Realtor of the year in 2009. He also worked at H&R block for several years providing many with tax advice and preparation service.

Beyond his career, Mel invested time and interest in protecting and cultivating the natural beauty of the city he loved. He served faithfully as the treasurer for the Dubuque Arboretum Association, working tirelessly behind the scenes to support the growth and operations of the [[DUBUQUE ARBORETUM AND BOTANICAL GARDENS]]. He also helped with numerous plays that Beverly produced at [[BRYANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL]] and was a board member with [[TWO BY TWO]]. He was a member of the [[FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST]] for 48 years and served in several volunteer capacities.

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Source:

Dubuque Today

GRAVES, Melvin M. Jr.

2026-10-28T00:38:48Z

Randylyon:

[[Image:MGRAVES.jpg|left|thumb|250px|GRAVES, Melvin M. Jr.(Cleveland OH, Jan 3, 1941--Dubuque, IA, October 23, 2026]] The son of Melvin MacPike Graves Sr, M.D and Dorothy Fisher Graves, he lived in Warsaw, New York during his father’s residency. The family moved to Pocatello, Idaho in 1949.

At Pocatello High School, earning his college prep diploma in 1959. He then completed his Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts at Johns Hopkins University in 1963. Mel furthered his education at the University of Chicago, where he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration and Management in 1965. He moved to Dubuque, IA in 1976 for his leadership position at the Finley Hospital, where he met his spouse of 49 years, Beverly Graves.

Mel dedicated the first chapter of his career to healthcare administration. Over the years, he brought vital leadership, care, and management expertise to several major medical centers across the country, serving at University Hospitals of Cleveland, [[FINLEY HOSPITAL (THE), and the Milwaukee County Medical Complex.

Among his achievements at Finley Hospital as Executive Director and Administrator, he worked in 1977 with the Dubuque City Council to secure significant funding to provide a modern surgical suite and directed the hospital in acquiring nursing school credentials. In 1983, he navigated a high-profile contract with a major health insurance company. In the early 1980s, he served as the United Way Chairperson, and helped raise in excess of $1 million dollars toward its annual campaign, a record amount at that time.

Later in life, Mel transitioned into residential real estate at Brissey Realty, where he served as a full-time real estate agent in Dubuque for 30 years, and was awarded MLS Realtor of the year in 2009. He also worked at H&R block for several years providing many with tax advice and preparation service.

Beyond his career, Mel invested time and interest in protecting and cultivating the natural beauty of the city he loved. He served faithfully as the treasurer for the Dubuque Arboretum Association, working tirelessly behind the scenes to support the growth and operations of the [[DUBUQUE ARBORETUM AND BOTANICAL GARDENS]]. He also helped with numerous plays that Beverly produced at [[BRYANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL]] and was a board member with [[TWO BY TWO]]. He was a member of the [[FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST]] for 48 years and served in several volunteer capacities.

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Source:

Dubuque Today

File:MGRAVES.jpg

2026-10-28T00:38:05Z

Randylyon:

GRAVES, Melvin M. Jr.

2026-10-28T00:37:46Z

Randylyon:

[[Image:MGRAVES.jpg|left|thumb|250px|GRAVES, Melvin M. Jr.(Cleveland OH, Jan 3, 1941--Dubuque, IA, October 23, 2026]] The son of Melvin MacPike Graves Sr, M.D and Dorothy Fisher Graves, he lived in Warsaw, New York during his father’s residency. The family moved to Pocatello, Idaho in 1949.

At Pocatello High School, earning his college prep diploma in 1959. He then completed his Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts at Johns Hopkins University in 1963. Mel furthered his education at the University of Chicago, where he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration and Management in 1965. He moved to Dubuque, IA in 1976 for his leadership position at the Finley Hospital, where he met his spouse of 49 years, Beverly Graves.

Mel dedicated the first chapter of his career to healthcare administration. Over the years, he brought vital leadership, care, and management expertise to several major medical centers across the country, serving at University Hospitals of Cleveland, [[FINLEY HOSPITAL (THE), and the Milwaukee County Medical Complex.

Among his achievements at Finley Hospital as Executive Director and Administrator, he worked in 1977 with the Dubuque City Council to secure significant funding to provide a modern surgical suite and directed the hospital in acquiring nursing school credentials. In 1983, he navigated a high-profile contract with a major health insurance company. In the early 1980s, he served as the United Way Chairperson, and helped raise in excess of $1 million dollars toward its annual campaign, a record amount at that time.

Later in life, Mel transitioned into residential real estate at Brissey Realty, where he served as a full-time real estate agent in Dubuque for 30 years, and was awarded MLS Realtor of the year in 2009. He also worked at H&R block for several years providing many with tax advice and preparation service.

Beyond his career, Mel invested time and interest in protecting and cultivating the natural beauty of the city he loved. He served faithfully as the treasurer for the Dubuque Arboretum Association, working tirelessly behind the scenes to support the growth and operations of the [[DUBUQUE ARBORETUM and BOTANICAL GARDENS]]. He also helped with numerous plays that Beverly produced at [[BRYANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL]] and was a board member with [[TWO BY TWO]]. He was a member of the [[FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST]] for 48 years and served in several volunteer capacities.

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Source:

Dubuque Today

GRAVES, Melvin M. Jr.

2026-10-28T00:36:39Z

Randylyon: Created page with "GRAVES, Melvin M. Jr.(Cleveland OH, Jan 3, 1941--Dubuque, IA, October 23, 2026 The son of Melvin MacPike Graves Sr, M.D and Dorothy Fisher Graves, he lived in Warsaw, New York during his father’s residency. The family moved to Pocatello, Idaho in 1949. At Pocatello High School, earning his college prep diploma in 1959. He then completed his Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts at Johns Hopkins University in 1963. Mel furthered his..."

[[Image:graves.jpg|left|thumb|250px|GRAVES, Melvin M. Jr.(Cleveland OH, Jan 3, 1941--Dubuque, IA, October 23, 2026]] The son of Melvin MacPike Graves Sr, M.D and Dorothy Fisher Graves, he lived in Warsaw, New York during his father’s residency. The family moved to Pocatello, Idaho in 1949.

At Pocatello High School, earning his college prep diploma in 1959. He then completed his Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts at Johns Hopkins University in 1963. Mel furthered his education at the University of Chicago, where he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration and Management in 1965. He moved to Dubuque, IA in 1976 for his leadership position at the Finley Hospital, where he met his spouse of 49 years, Beverly Graves.

Mel dedicated the first chapter of his career to healthcare administration. Over the years, he brought vital leadership, care, and management expertise to several major medical centers across the country, serving at University Hospitals of Cleveland, [[FINLEY HOSPITAL (THE), and the Milwaukee County Medical Complex.

Among his achievements at Finley Hospital as Executive Director and Administrator, he worked in 1977 with the Dubuque City Council to secure significant funding to provide a modern surgical suite and directed the hospital in acquiring nursing school credentials. In 1983, he navigated a high-profile contract with a major health insurance company. In the early 1980s, he served as the United Way Chairperson, and helped raise in excess of $1 million dollars toward its annual campaign, a record amount at that time.

Later in life, Mel transitioned into residential real estate at Brissey Realty, where he served as a full-time real estate agent in Dubuque for 30 years, and was awarded MLS Realtor of the year in 2009. He also worked at H&R block for several years providing many with tax advice and preparation service.

Beyond his career, Mel invested time and interest in protecting and cultivating the natural beauty of the city he loved. He served faithfully as the treasurer for the Dubuque Arboretum Association, working tirelessly behind the scenes to support the growth and operations of the [[DUBUQUE ARBORETUM and BOTANICAL GARDENS]]. He also helped with numerous plays that Beverly produced at [[BRYANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL]] and was a board member with [[TWO BY TWO]]. He was a member of the [[FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST]] for 48 years and served in several volunteer capacities.

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Source:

Dubuque Today

BEAVERS

2026-10-25T18:42:56Z

Randylyon:

[[File:beaver1.jpg|200px|thumb|left|]]BEAVERS. Beavers are known for their natural trait of building dams on rivers and streams, and building their homes (known as "lodges") in the resulting pond. Beavers also build canals to float building materials that are difficult to haul over land. They use powerful front teeth to cut trees and other plants that they use both for building and for food. In the absence of existing ponds, beavers must construct dams before building their lodges. First they place vertical poles, then fill between the poles with a crisscross of horizontally placed branches. They fill in the gaps between the branches with a combination of weeds and mud until the dam impounds sufficient water to surround the lodge.

Beavers are known for their alarm signal: when startled or frightened, a swimming beaver will rapidly dive while forcefully slapping the water with its broad tail, audible over great distances above and below water. This serves as a warning to beavers in the area. Once a beaver has sounded the alarm, nearby beavers will dive and may not reemerge for some time. Beavers are slow on land, but are good swimmers, and can stay under water for as long as 15 minutes.

The population of beavers in the United States was greatly depleted by the [[FUR TRADE]].

In 1937 conservationists were "behind a new industry for Dubuque." Citing their opinion that beavers "were not native to this locality," conservationists constructed a dam on [[CATFISH CREEK]] near the monastery prior to a pair of beavers being brought to the district in the spring of 1938. In addition, the creek south of Dubuque was planted with willows. The plants were intended as a food for beavers, to prevent erosion, and keep the creek narrow and deep enough for fish. Conservationists supported their efforts by saying that beavers did more than any other animal for the conservation of streams by damming them to create places to live. (1)

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Source:

1. "Beavers are Being Brought Here to Conserve Streams," ''Telegraph Herald,'' Sept. 19, 1937, p. 8

2. Wikipedia

[[Category: Environmental]]

KLAUER, William R.

2026-10-24T19:22:26Z

Randylyon:

[[Image:wklauer.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]KLAUER, William R. "Bill" (Dubuque, IA, Apr. 27, 1942--Dubuque, IA, Oct. 17, 2026) The son of William J. and Caroline R. (Conlon) Klauer, William R. attended Nativity grade school, [[LORAS COLLEGE]] and {[WAHLERT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL]]. He graduated from [[LORAS COLLEGE]] where he earned his bachelor’s degree.

William served as President of [[KLAUER MANUFACTURING COMPANY]] immediately after college and never retired. He rose to the presidency of the company in 1984 after succeeding his father as the fourth generation to hold the position. His two younger brothers Jim and Bob headed the sheet metal and [[SNOGO]] snowplow divisions of the company. Bill passed the position of president to his nephew, Michael Klauer, in 2018.

As a youngster, Bill showed early signs of his commitment to the community by routinely cleaned [[NATIVITY CHURCH]]. As a young entrepreneur, he operated a candy store in a former chicken coop in the family’s backyard using candy he had purchased downtown. It was remembered by the family that his profit margin dipped when his brothers helped themselves to the merchandise. During his college years, he worked at [[MODERN MUSIC]]at 6th and Main Street in Dubuque selling records and phonographs. The owners liked and trusted Bill enough to give him the keys to the shop when they left for winter vacations.

Bill was dedicated to serving the Dubuque community and believed strongly in giving back. He demonstrated this commitment through his involvement in many ways including his service on the board of Clarke College Development Council, Nativity Church Parish, Rovers Club, and [[DUBUQUE SHOOTING SOCIETY]] 990. He was a founding board member of the [[COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DUBUQUE]], a four-decade member of the [[BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER DUBUQUE]], and participated in the Julien Dubuque Yacht Club, [[DUBUQUE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB]], and the BCI Group. He led the Klauer Family Charitable Foundation to make many donations including to the [[GRAND OPERA HOUSE]] renovation in the early 2000s. The family also sponsored an annual show at the Opera House. In recent years, Bill turned his financial focus toward the continued success of the [[DUBUQUE REGIONAL HUMANE SOCIETY]].

Despite his many commitments, Bill always met with childhood friends for dinner in a groups they called the "Bachelor Club International."

In his leisure time, Bill enjoyed boating and traveling, especially the 40-year traditional family vacation to Dairymen’s in Boulder Junction, WI. He also enjoyed many cruises and trips to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico with family and friends.

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Source:

Gleason, Thomas, "Klauer Led a Life of Giving," October 23, 2026, p. 1A

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[[Category: Humanitarian]]
[[Category: Organization Leaders]]
[[Category: Philanthropist]]

File:Wklauer.jpg

2026-10-24T19:07:37Z

Randylyon:

KLAUER, William R.

2026-10-24T19:07:20Z

Randylyon:

[[Image:wklauer.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]KLAUER, William R. "Bill" (Dubuque, IA, Apr. 27, 1942--Dubuque, IA, Oct. 17, 2026) The son of William J. and Caroline R. (Conlon) Klauer. William R. attended Nativity grade school, [[LORAS COLLEGE]] and {[WAHLERT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL]]Wahlert Catholic High School. He graduated from [[LORAS COLLEGE]] where he earned his bachelor’s degree.

He served as President of [[KLAUER MANUFACTURING COMPANY]] immediately after college and never retired. He rose to the presidency of the company in 1984 after succeeding his father as the fourth generation to hold the position. His two younger brothers Jim and Bob headed the sheet metal and [[SNOGO]] snowplow divisions of the company. Bill passed the position of president to his nephew, Michael Klauer, in 2018.

As a youngster, Bill routinely cleaned [[NATIVITY CHURCH]]. As a young entrepreneur, Bill ran a candy store using candy his had purchased downtown in a former chicken coop in the family’s backyard. It was remembered by the family that his profit margin dipped when his brothers helped themselves to the merchandise. During his college years, he worked at [[MODERN MUSIC]]at 6th and Main Street in Dubuque selling records and phonographs. The owners liked and trusted Bill enough to toss him the keys to the shop when they left for winter vacations.

In his leisure time, Bill enjoyed boating and traveling, especially the 40-year traditional family vacation at Dairymen’s in Boulder Junction, WI. He also enjoyed many cruises and trips to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico with family and friends.

Bill was dedicated to serving the Dubuque community and believed strongly in giving back. He demonstrated this commitment through his involvement and served on the board of Clarke College Development Council, Nativity Church Parish, Rovers Club, and [[DUBUQUE SHOOTING SOCIETY]] 990. He was a founding board member of the [[COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DUBUQUE]], a four decade member of the[[BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER DUBUQUE]], Julien Dubuque Yacht Club, [[DUBUQUE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB]], and the BCI Group. He led the Klauer Family Charitable Foundation to make many donations including to the [[GRAND OPERA HOUSE]] renovation in the early 2000s. In family also sponsored an annual show at the Opera House. In recent years, Bill turned his financial focus on the [[DUBUQUE REGIONAL HUMANE SOCIETY]].

Despite his many commitments, Bill always met with childhood friends for dinner in a groups they caled the "Bachelor Club International."

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Source:

Gleason, Thomas, "Klauer Led a Life of Giving," October 23, 2026, p. 1A

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[[Category: Humanitarian]]
[[Category: Organization Leaders]]
[[Category: Philanthropist]]

KLAUER, William R.

2026-10-24T19:06:00Z

Randylyon:

KLAUER, William R. "Bill" (Dubuque, IA, Apr. 27, 1942--Dubuque, IA, Oct. 17, 2026) The son of William J. and Caroline R. (Conlon) Klauer. William R. attended Nativity grade school, [[LORAS COLLEGE]] and {[WAHLERT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL]]Wahlert Catholic High School. He graduated from [[LORAS COLLEGE]] where he earned his bachelor’s degree.

He served as President of [[KLAUER MANUFACTURING COMPANY]] immediately after college and never retired. He rose to the presidency of the company in 1984 after succeeding his father as the fourth generation to hold the position. His two younger brothers Jim and Bob headed the sheet metal and [[SNOGO]] snowplow divisions of the company. Bill passed the position of president to his nephew, Michael Klauer, in 2018.

As a youngster, Bill routinely cleaned [[NATIVITY CHURCH]]. As a young entrepreneur, Bill ran a candy store using candy his had purchased downtown in a former chicken coop in the family’s backyard. It was remembered by the family that his profit margin dipped when his brothers helped themselves to the merchandise. During his college years, he worked at [[MODERN MUSIC]]at 6th and Main Street in Dubuque selling records and phonographs. The owners liked and trusted Bill enough to toss him the keys to the shop when they left for winter vacations.

In his leisure time, Bill enjoyed boating and traveling, especially the 40-year traditional family vacation at Dairymen’s in Boulder Junction, WI. He also enjoyed many cruises and trips to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico with family and friends.

Bill was dedicated to serving the Dubuque community and believed strongly in giving back. He demonstrated this commitment through his involvement and served on the board of Clarke College Development Council, Nativity Church Parish, Rovers Club, and [[DUBUQUE SHOOTING SOCIETY]] 990. He was a founding board member of the [[COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DUBUQUE]], a four decade member of the[[BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER DUBUQUE]], Julien Dubuque Yacht Club, [[DUBUQUE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB]], and the BCI Group. He led the Klauer Family Charitable Foundation to make many donations including to the [[GRAND OPERA HOUSE]] renovation in the early 2000s. In family also sponsored an annual show at the Opera House. In recent years, Bill turned his financial focus on the [[DUBUQUE REGIONAL HUMANE SOCIETY]].

Despite his many commitments, Bill always met with childhood friends for dinner in a groups they caled the "Bachelor Club International."

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Source:

Gleason, Thomas, "Klauer Led a Life of Giving," October 23, 2026, p. 1A

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[[Category: Humanitarian]]
[[Category: Organization Leaders]]
[[Category: Philanthropist]]

KLAUER, William R.

2026-10-24T19:05:30Z

Randylyon:

KLAUER, William R.

2026-10-24T19:04:41Z

Randylyon:

KLAUER, William R.

2026-10-24T19:03:28Z

Randylyon:

DUBUQUE BOYS CLUB

2026-10-24T18:41:06Z

Randylyon: Created page with "898 Iowa circa 1968 prior to [[URBAN RENEWAL. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]] Boys' Club membership card. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding Reverse side. Photo courtesy: Jim Lang DUBUQUE BOYS' CLUB. In 1906 the Boys Club was founded in the United States. By 1944 the organization had an estimated quarter of a million members ranging in age from 6 to 18. The first o..."

[[Image:9.jpg|left|thumb|250px|898 Iowa circa 1968 prior to [[URBAN RENEWAL]]. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
[[Image:imp076.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Boys' Club membership card. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]
[[Image:boysclub5.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Reverse side. Photo courtesy: Jim Lang]]
DUBUQUE BOYS' CLUB. In 1906 the Boys Club was founded in the United States. By 1944 the organization had an estimated quarter of a million members ranging in age from 6 to 18. The first object of a Boys' Club was to mold character. During the hours after school, the doors of the organization were open to anyone without restriction on race, religion, or nationality. Fees were kept low to allow anyone to join. In 1944 the Dubuque Club with 710 members was one of 24 member clubs of the national organization. (1)

The Dubuque chapter was founded by Miss [[VAN DUZEE, Kate Keith|Kate Keith VAN DUZEE]] on January 15, 1900. Known originally as the Dubuque Boys' Welfare Association, the organization was incorporated as the Dubuque Boys' Club in 1915. [[STEFFENS, Cornelius M.|Cornelius M. STEFFENS]] was the first president. (2) At the golden anniversary of the organization in 1950, David Armstrong, head of the national organization, noted that the Dubuque club was older than the national and praised the club's growth from thirteen members to nearly 1,200. (3) Miss Van Duzee was honored with the organization's silver award, the highest award presented to laymen in Boys' Club work, at the same event. [[DEMING, Judson Keith|Judson Keith DEMING]] received a bronze keystone award for his role as a member of the board of directors since 1908. (4)

[[Image:imp062.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Invitation to a meeting of the Boys' Club. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding.]]
The Club met in many locations throughout the community. The first meeting of thirteen boys occurred in Van Duzee's home on 14th and White [[STREETS]]. From there the Club moved to 9th and Main in rooms above a store. In 1908 the location changed again to 8th and Bluff over Kerper Electric. The following year, the Club's location was in a building in rooms over the Iowa Clothing Store on the southwest corner of 5th and Main. From 1911 until 1924 the Club occupied the G.A.R. rooms of the [[DUBUQUE CITY HALL]]. The Club then moved to the High School Annex Building on 12th and White. It was around this time that the Dubuque Boys' Club Band was formed under the direction of [[CHEWNING, Vincent|Vincent CHEWNING]]. (5) The Dubuque Boys' Club purchased the former [[DUBUQUE BREAD COMPANY]] at 9th and Iowa in 1934. (6)

In 1945 the club had 767 members, the highest in the organization's history to that time. Although many years had passed, many of the same activities dated back to the club's organization. There had been forty-one annual banquets, the garden club in 1945 was twenty-nine years old, and a May walk had been held for thirty-five years. (7)

In 1952 thirty-five BB guns received a second use at the Club. Found during a housecleaning at the police station, the air rifles were given to the Club with the understanding that they would be only used under the supervision on the Club's indoor range. (8) Boys involved in the program were eligible for membership in the junior section of the National Rifle Association and could win prizes for marksmanship.

Beginning in 1960 the second annual recognition dinner was held to honor outstanding public service in support of the Club. The same year a Boys Club "mayor" and "council" were elected. Those elected met with the city manager and regular city council for dinner at the Club. (9)

A campaign for raise $500,000 was announced in 1965 for the construction of a new building to replace the building at 9th and Locust which had been used since 1933. (10) This building allowed facilities to be divided between three floors and a basement area. In 1965 the building was considered "hazardous." The new building was to be constructed according to national Boys' Club specifications. (11) Building plans called for a building with enough space to accommodate 1,500 boys and permit the club to accept boys from ages six to eight. (12)

In 1966 a proposal was made to purchase land at the northeast corner of [[JACKSON PARK]] and then acquire private property adjacent to it. A masonry building for the Club would be constructed on the site which contained about 1/7 of the park. The proposal listed as benefits of the location included that it would place 31.2% of the current 1,170 members within 1.5 miles of the center, 47.6% within 3/4 of a mile, and 65.4% within one mile. (13)

In 1967 property was purchased on both sides of West 13th Street for a new building when the facility at 9th and Iowa streets had to be demolished for [[URBAN RENEWAL]]. The city agreed to close the street between the two lots, and the present building, south of the [[RYAN HOUSE]], was built. It was dedicated in November, 1967. (14)

In January 1998 the Dubuque Boys Club and the [[DUBUQUE GIRLS CLUB]] announced their agencies had agreed to merge. The new organization was called the [[BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER DUBUQUE]].

See: [[KOCH, Daryl|Daryl KOCH]]

[[Image:imp063.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Boys' Club project. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]
[[Image:imp150.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Craft project and entry card. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]
[[Image:imp086.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]
[[Image:boys'c.jpg|left|thumb|250px|2010 photo of the Dubuque Boys' and Girls' Club.]]
[[Image:boy'sclubtoken.jpg|right|thumb|200px| Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]
[[Image:boysclub.jpg|left|thumb|350px|Photo courtesy: Cathy's Treasures, 156 Main, Dubuque]]
[[Image:boysclubbutton.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Photo courtesy: Jim Lang]]
[[File:boysclub1916.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Boys' Club picture (1916). Photo courtesy: Joe Jacobsmeier]]

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Source:

1. "Celebrate Boys Club Week," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 9, 1944, p. 23

2. "Observance of Boys Club Week to Open," Telegraph Herald, May 18, 1941, p. 21

3. "Boys Club Marks Half Century," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 18, 1950, p. 18. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=aEyKTaVlRPYC&dat=19500118&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

4. "Youth Leaders Given Challenge,"....

5. "Boys Club Band is Heard First Time at Comiskey Field," ''Telegraph-Herald and Times-Journal'', August 10, 1930, p. 9

6. "Youth Leaders Given Challenge"...

7. "Dubuque Boys Club 45 Years Old on Monday," ''Telegraph-Herald'', January 14, 1945, p. 11

8. "BB Guns Careless Boys 'Lost' Now Used by Others on Range," ''Telegraph Herald'', November 9, 1952, Dubuque News, p. 1

9. "Boys Club Elects Mayor, City Council," ''Telegraph Herald'', November 13, 1960, p. 5

10. "Pledge by Mail," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 4, 1965, p. 22

11. "Boys Club Starts Drive for New Building," ''Telegraph-Herald'', January 21, 1965, p. 1

12. Boys Club Starts Drive for New Building," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 21, 1965, p. 1

13. Thompson, Dave, "Boys Club Offers Jackson Park Improvement," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 16, 1966, p. 4

14. "Chronology," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 31, 1967, p. 19

[[Category: Youth Organization]]

DUBUQUE GIRLS CLUB

2026-10-24T18:37:39Z

Randylyon:

[Image:civicreview.png|left|thumb|250px|1987 Civic Review. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]DUBUQUE GIRLS CLUB. The Dubuque Girls Club is a private, non-profit organization promoting the educational, physical, recreational, social, and character development of school-age girls. The Club receives funding through United Way, sustaining membership contributions, community contributions, membership dues, and board of directors fund-raising activities. In its first year, the organization grew to 368 members. (1)

The inspiration for a place to provide girls additional recreational facilities has been linked to a phone call made by Ms. Rose Marie Montgomery to the radio program [[SOUND OFF]] in 1974. Montgomery's belief that facilities provided by the [[YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (Y.W.C.A.)]] and the schools were insufficient for all the girls in need led to the formation of a planning group, Girls Are In Need (GAIN). A board, chaired by Rev. Marvin Bries, was established and an application for a $49,000 federal Community Development Grant was written. The $35,000 received was enough to lease from Gene Sullivan the former Lady of Lourdes Nursing Home (the former [[DUBUQUE FEMALE COLLEGE]] on West 17th for $7,000 annually. The grant also provided money for a small staff.

The need for the organization to pay all utilities and maintenance led to massive community volunteer support. Service clubs, students from high school and college, union members and individuals assisted cleanup and painting projects. The hallways in the three-story building were cleaned and painted by a religion class from [[LORAS COLLEGE]]. Games, desks, arts and crafts supplies, and entertainment equipment were provided through donations from local businesses and organizations. Youth Services and Retired Senior Volunteer Program members volunteered to teach classes or supervise activities. The West 17th street facility with forty rooms opened on October 12, 1975. Dues were four dollars for girls 8-12, and five dollars for those 13 to 18. (2)

In October 1979, the Club celebrated its fourth year of operation. The staff was then serving over three hundred girls between the ages of 6 and 18. Classes included arts and crafts, cooking, piano, pottery, and sewing. There were two television lounges, game rooms, and a library. Activities were scheduled during the week from August through June between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. and from noon to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.

In May 1980, the Girls Club announced the sale of its first facility, a move to smaller quarters and a new program. The Club announced its intent to operate an outreach program that would provide activities for girls closer to their homes in sites around the community.

The Girls Club relocation to new headquarters at 1810-1814 Central Avenue was announced in October 1981. The Club had run out of money late in the summer and had to layoff staff and suspend its programs. The money received from the sale of its first headquarters had only been enough to cover the cost of the mortgage. An anonymous community donor and the United Way of Dubuque gave the Club $4,800 to operate until November 1st when over $38,000 from United Way's 1982 special project list was expected. Two outreach programs were scheduled to begin on November 2, 1981, with additional recreational programs and workshops planned in the headquarter's building.

On October 1, 1984, mortgage papers were signed for property at 1638 Iowa Street. The purchase of the new location for the Girls' Club was made possible after the organization was named a beneficiary of the estate of Gladys Mary Hamsmith. Renovation occurred in the building during 1984 and 1985.

The Girls Club continued to experience membership growth through 1989. During the 1988 calendar year, the Club served 845 girls from kindergarten through age 18. This was a growth over the 713 served in 1987. Session participation also showed increase. From September 1988 to February 1989 an average of fifteen girls were involved per session in comparison with 12.5 for the previous year. The Club then served girls from its Iowa Street location; outreach programs in Dubuque and East Dubuque, Illinois; and summer fun activities open to boys and girls as far away as Dickeyville and Kieler, Wisconsin. Funding for the Club was provided through the United Way, foundations and trusts, individual and business contributions, and fundraisers.

In January 1998 the [[DUBUQUE BOYS CLUB]] and the Dubuque Girls Club announced their agencies had agreed to merge. The new organization was called the [[BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER DUBUQUE]].

The action, which would take place in November, would allow both organizations to serve more people. The Boys' Club at 1299 Locust with a membership of 1,200 was already a member of the Boys and Girls Club of America. The Girls Club, at 1638 Iowa, was a privately operated organization. The merger would affiliate it with the national organization. Until the actual merger took place, the evening meals program continued at their respective locations. Hours at both organizations and the size of the staff remained the same. (3)

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Source:

1. Bulkey, E. A. "Hats Off to the Girls' Club," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 12, 1976, p. 10

2. Ibid.

3. Gwiasda, Susan B. "Boys Club, Girls Club Intend to Join Forces," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 30, 1998, p. 2

[[Category: Youth Organization]]

DUBUQUE GIRLS CLUB

2026-10-24T18:37:03Z

Randylyon: Created page with "[Image:civicreview.png|left|thumb|250px|1987 Civic Review. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]DUBUQUE GIRLS CLUB. The Dubuque Girls Club is a private, non-profit organization promoting the educational, physical, recreational, social, and character development of school-age girls. The Club receives funding through United Way, sustaining membership contributions, community contributions, membership dues, and board of directors fund-raising activities. In its first year, the..."

[Image:civicreview.png|left|thumb|250px|1987 Civic Review. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]DUBUQUE GIRLS CLUB. The Dubuque Girls Club is a private, non-profit organization promoting the educational, physical, recreational, social, and character development of school-age girls. The Club receives funding through United Way, sustaining membership contributions, community contributions, membership dues, and board of directors fund-raising activities. In its first year, the organization grew to 368 members. (1)

The inspiration for a place to provide girls additional recreational facilities has been linked to a phone call made by Ms. Rose Marie Montgomery to the radio program [[SOUND OFF]] in 1974. Montgomery's belief that facilities provided by the [[YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (Y.W.C.A.)]] and the schools were insufficient for all the girls in need led to the formation of a planning group, Girls Are In Need (GAIN). A board, chaired by Rev. Marvin Bries, was established and an application for a $49,000 federal Community Development Grant was written. The $35,000 received was enough to lease from Gene Sullivan the former Lady of Lourdes Nursing Home (the former [[DUBUQUE FEMALE COLLEGE]] on West 17th for $7,000 annually. The grant also provided money for a small staff.

The need for the organization to pay all utilities and maintenance led to massive community volunteer support. Service clubs, students from high school and college, union members and individuals assisted cleanup and painting projects. The hallways in the three-story building were cleaned and painted by a religion class from [[LORAS COLLEGE]]. Games, desks, arts and crafts supplies, and entertainment equipment were provided through donations from local businesses and organizations. Youth Services and Retired Senior Volunteer Program members volunteered to teach classes or supervise activities. The West 17th street facility with forty rooms opened on October 12, 1975. Dues were four dollars for girls 8-12, and five dollars for those 13 to 18. (2)

In October 1979, the Club celebrated its fourth year of operation. The staff was then serving over three hundred girls between the ages of 6 and 18. Classes included arts and crafts, cooking, piano, pottery, and sewing. There were two television lounges, game rooms, and a library. Activities were scheduled during the week from August through June between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. and from noon to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.

In May 1980, the Girls Club announced the sale of its first facility, a move to smaller quarters and a new program. The Club announced its intent to operate an outreach program that would provide activities for girls closer to their homes in sites around the community.

The Girls Club relocation to new headquarters at 1810-1814 Central Avenue was announced in October 1981. The Club had run out of money late in the summer and had to layoff staff and suspend its programs. The money received from the sale of its first headquarters had only been enough to cover the cost of the mortgage. An anonymous community donor and the United Way of Dubuque gave the Club $4,800 to operate until November 1st when over $38,000 from United Way's 1982 special project list was expected. Two outreach programs were scheduled to begin on November 2, 1981, with additional recreational programs and workshops planned in the headquarter's building.

On October 1, 1984, mortgage papers were signed for property at 1638 Iowa Street. The purchase of the new location for the Girls' Club was made possible after the organization was named a beneficiary of the estate of Gladys Mary Hamsmith. Renovation occurred in the building during 1984 and 1985.

The Girls Club continued to experience membership growth through 1989. During the 1988 calendar year, the Club served 845 girls from kindergarten through age 18. This was a growth over the 713 served in 1987. Session participation also showed increase. From September 1988 to February 1989 an average of fifteen girls were involved per session in comparison with 12.5 for the previous year. The Club then served girls from its Iowa Street location; outreach programs in Dubuque and East Dubuque, Illinois; and summer fun activities open to boys and girls as far away as Dickeyville and Kieler, Wisconsin. Funding for the Club was provided through the United Way, foundations and trusts, individual and business contributions, and fundraisers.

In January 1998 the [[DUBUQUE BOYS CLUB]] and the Dubuque Girls' Club announced their agencies had agreed to merge. The new organization was called the [[BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER DUBUQUE]].

The action, which would take place in November, would allow both organizations to serve more people. The Boys' Club at 1299 Locust with a membership of 1,200 was already a member of the Boys and Girls Club of America. The Girls Club, at 1638 Iowa, was a privately operated organization. The merger would affiliate it with the national organization. Until the actual merger took place, the evening meals program continued at their respective locations. Hours at both organizations and the size of the staff remained the same. (3)

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Source:

1. Bulkey, E. A. "Hats Off to the Girls' Club," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 12, 1976, p. 10

2. Ibid.

3. Gwiasda, Susan B. "Boys Club, Girls Club Intend to Join Forces," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 30, 1998, p. 2

[[Category: Youth Organization]]

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER DUBUQUE

2026-10-24T18:31:40Z

Randylyon: Created page with "BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER DUBUQUE. In January 1998 the DUBUQUE BOYS CLUB and the DUBUQUE GIRLS CLUB announced their agencies had agreed to merge. The action, which would take place in November, would allow both organizations to serve more people. The Boys Club at 1299 Locust with a membership of 1,200 was already a member of the Boys and Girls Club of America. The Girls Club, at 1638 Iowa, was a privately operated organization. The merger would affiliate it..."

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER DUBUQUE. In January 1998 the [[DUBUQUE BOYS CLUB]] and the [[DUBUQUE GIRLS CLUB]] announced their agencies had agreed to merge. The action, which would take place in November, would allow both organizations to serve more people. The Boys Club at 1299 Locust with a membership of 1,200 was already a member of the Boys and Girls Club of America. The Girls Club, at 1638 Iowa, was a privately operated organization. The merger would affiliate it with the national organization. Until the actual merger took place, the evening meals program continued at their respective locations. Hours at both organizations and the size of the staff remained the same. (1)

In 2000 the club began the Youth of the Year program. Each month, the staff named a Youth of the Month. At the end of the program each year the Youth of the Year recipients were named. In 2008 the boy and girl named Youth of the Year received a free membership to the Club for the following year and "two large bags of goodies." (2)

After reducing its development plans, the organization received the Historic Preservation Commission approval of its plan to construct a 7,000-square-foot program center and gymnasium adjacent to its building at 1299 Locust. (3)

At the start of the COVID-19 [[PANDEMIC]], the organization began offering community meals at locations within Dubuque. On January 14, 2021 the local club was expecting to distribute its 100,000th free meal. (4)

For decades the organization offered after-school programming and support. In 2022 the club had 130 enrolled members with most coming from low-income families. Statistics indicated that 70% of the members were on scholarships which covered the $30 annual membership fee. Included in the services was providing free meals to weeknights year-round in a partnership program with the U S. Department of Agriculture's Child and Adult Care Food Program.

The club fed approximately 200 children each night including 50 to 60 at its location on Locust Street with the remainder at the Terrace Heights Mobile Home Park community center. Through the federally funded Summer Food Service Program the organization also served breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack throughout the summer. Staff assisted students with homework and played games.

In addition to the meals, the Club offered arts and crafts, dance classes and such science programs as technology, engineering and math. While most programming was focused on elementary students, the organization assisted high-school students with a Degree to Diplomas program which encouraged a college education. (5)

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Source:

1. Gwiasda, Susan B. "Boys Club, Girls Club Intend to Join Forces," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 30, 1998, p. 2

2. Becker, Stacey, "Club Awards Two 'Good Kids," Telegraph Herald, August 15, 2008, p. 3

3. "March 17," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 1, 2001, p. 29

4. Mehl, Annie, "Boys & Girls Clubs Serve 100,000 Meals," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 14, 2021, p. 1A

5. Irvine, Joshua, "Local Boys and Girls Club Strives to Shape Community's Future," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 21, 2022, p. 5A

[[Category: Organizations-Community Social Services]]

KLAUER, William R.

2026-10-24T18:27:47Z

Randylyon: Created page with "KLAUER, William R. "Bill" (Dubuque, IA, Apr. 27, 1942--Dubuque, IA, Oct. 17, 2026) The son of William J. and Caroline R. (Conlon) Klauer. William R. attended Nativity grade school, LORAS COLLEGE and {[WAHLERT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL]]Wahlert Catholic High School. He graduated from LORAS COLLEGE where he earned his bachelor’s degree. He served as President of KLAUER MANUFACTURING COMPANY immediately after college and never retired. As a young entrepreneur, Bi..."

CATE, Charles

2026-10-24T18:12:15Z

Randylyon:

[[Image:survey.png|left|thumb|250px|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]CATE, Charles A. (Dubuque, IA, September 9, 1946--Cape Coral, FL, Oct. 13, 2026) The son of Edward and Alice Kime Cate, Charles was the second of eight children. He graduated from [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]] in 1964.

Charle served four years active duty and two years reserve during the [[VIETNAM WAR]] in the U.S. Navy as a petty officer 2nd class. Charles earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Kansas State University.

After graduating Charles joined [[CULLEN, KILBY, CAROLAN AND ASSOCIATES]] in Dubuque, Iowa and he designed water and wastewater control projects for the City of Dubuque and Burlington, Iowa.

In 1981 Charles joined [[IIW ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS]] and rose to the position of President. He served as President of the Dubuque Chapter of the Iowa Engineering Society and was named Dubuque Chapter Engineer of the Year in 1993. In 2011, Charles and Becky retired to Cape Coral, Fl.

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Source:

1. Obitiaries, Online: https://www.telegraphherald.com/obituaries/article_caf560ca-ca5b-4173-a8d0-59b243e44d01.html

[[Category: Business Leader]]

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2026-10-24T18:11:42Z

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CATE, Charles

2026-10-24T18:11:13Z

Randylyon:

[[Image:survey.pngleft|thumb|250px|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]CATE, Charles A. (Dubuque, IA, September 9, 1946--Cape Coral, FL, Oct. 13, 2026) The son of Edward and Alice Kime Cate, Charles was the second of eight children. He graduated from [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]] in 1964.

Charle served four years active duty and two years reserve during the [[VIETNAM WAR]] in the U.S. Navy as a petty officer 2nd class. Charles earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Kansas State University.

After graduating Charles joined [[CULLEN, KILBY, CAROLAN AND ASSOCIATES]] in Dubuque, Iowa and he designed water and wastewater control projects for the City of Dubuque and Burlington, Iowa.

In 1981 Charles joined [[IIW ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS]] and rose to the position of President. He served as President of the Dubuque Chapter of the Iowa Engineering Society and was named Dubuque Chapter Engineer of the Year in 1993. In 2011, Charles and Becky retired to Cape Coral, Fl.

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Source:

1. Obitiaries, Online: https://www.telegraphherald.com/obituaries/article_caf560ca-ca5b-4173-a8d0-59b243e44d01.html

[[Category: Business Leader]]

CATE, Charles

2026-10-24T18:10:01Z

Randylyon:

CATE, Charles A. (Dubuque, IA, September 9, 1946--Cape Coral, FL, Oct. 13, 2026) The son of Edward and Alice Kime Cate, Charles was the second of eight children. He graduated from [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]] in 1964.

Charle served four years active duty and two years reserve during the [[VIETNAM WAR]] in the U.S. Navy as a petty officer 2nd class. Charles earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Kansas State University.

After graduating Charles joined [[CULLEN, KILBY, CAROLAN AND ASSOCIATES]] in Dubuque, Iowa and he designed water and wastewater control projects for the City of Dubuque and Burlington, Iowa.

In 1981 Charles joined [[IIW ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS]] and rose to the position of President. He served as President of the Dubuque Chapter of the Iowa Engineering Society and was named Dubuque Chapter Engineer of the Year in 1993. In 2011, Charles and Becky retired to Cape Coral, Fl.

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Source:

1. Obitiaries, Online: https://www.telegraphherald.com/obituaries/article_caf560ca-ca5b-4173-a8d0-59b243e44d01.html

[[Category: Business Leader]]

CATE, Charles

2026-10-24T18:06:57Z

Randylyon: Created page with "CATE, Charles A. (Dubuque, IA, September 9, 1946--Cape Coral, FL, Oct. 13, 2026) The son of Edward and Alice Kime Cate, Charles was the second of eight children. He graduated from DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL in 1964. Charle served four years active duty and two years reserve during the VIETNAM WAR in the U.S. Navy as a petty officer 2nd class. Charles earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and a Maste..."

CATE, Charles A. (Dubuque, IA, September 9, 1946--Cape Coral, FL, Oct. 13, 2026) The son of Edward and Alice Kime Cate, Charles was the second of eight children. He graduated from [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]] in 1964.

Charle served four years active duty and two years reserve during the [[VIETNAM WAR]] in the U.S. Navy as a petty officer 2nd class. Charles earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Kansas State University.

After graduating Charles joined [[CULLEN, KILBY, CAROLAN, AND ASSOCIATES]] in Dubuque, Iowa and he designed water and wastewater control projects for the City of Dubuque and Burlington, Iowa.

In 1981 Charles joined [[IIW ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS]] and rose to the position of President. He served as President of the Dubuque Chapter of the Iowa Engineering Society and was named Dubuque Chapter Engineer of the Year in 1993. In 2011, Charles and Becky retired to Cape Coral, Fl.

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Source:

1. Obitiaries, Online: https://www.telegraphherald.com/obituaries/article_caf560ca-ca5b-4173-a8d0-59b243e44d01.html

[[Category: Business Leader]]

FITZGERALD, Paul

2026-10-24T15:54:57Z

Randylyon:

[[Image:PAUL.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]FITZGERALD, Paul. (Dubuque, IA, May 6, 1937--Dubuque, IA, Oct. 20, 2026) The son of Vincent and Mary (O’Malley) Fitzgerald, Paul grew up in Dubuque and attended [[LORAS ACADEMY]]. Paul graduated from [[LORAS COLLEGE]] and then earned a Master’s degree from Drake University and a PH.D. from the University of Iowa, where he met his wife, Mary. They were united in marriage at St. Patrick’s Church in Burlington, Iowa on August 17, 1968.

Paul was a Professor of Education at a number of colleges in Iowa and Wisconsin. He also served as both an elementary and a secondary principal during his career. In 2001 he was awarded the Loras College Distinguished Alumni Award for Professional Achievements for his many contributions to the field of education.

Paul had a love for sports that continued throughout his life. He grew up playing tennis on the courts at [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]] and became City Champion during high school. Later he started coaching youth basketball with friend and fellow educator, Charlie Ellis. The AAU teams they coached advanced from state to national tournaments in Orlando, Seattle and Las Vegas.

Paul and Mary loved to travel with members of their card club. Mary spent many enjoyable hours planning the trips to locales all over the world including Ireland, China and Africa.

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Source:

Obituaries. https://www.telegraphherald.com/obituaries/article_4cf49498-5cc1-45f9-9852-c6e5422f5d2f.html

[[Category: Athletics-Tennis]]
[[Category: Athletics-Coach]]
[[Category: Educator]]

FITZGERALD, Paul

2026-10-24T15:54:36Z

Randylyon:

FITZGERALD, Paul

2026-10-24T15:53:43Z

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FITZGERALD, Paul

2026-10-24T15:52:57Z

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FITZGERALD, Paul

2026-10-24T15:52:39Z

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FITZGERALD, Paul

2026-10-24T15:52:13Z

Randylyon:

[[Image:PAUL.jpg|left|thumb|350px|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]FITZGERALD, Paul. (Dubuque, IA, May 6, 1937--Dubuque, IA, Oct. 20, 2026) The son of Vincent and Mary (O’Malley) Fitzgerald, Paul grew up in Dubuque and attended [[LORAS ACADEMY]]. Paul graduated from [[LORAS COLLEGE]] and then earned a Master’s degree from Drake University and a PH.D. from the University of Iowa, where he met his wife, Mary. They were united in marriage at St. Patrick’s Church in Burlington, Iowa on August 17, 1968.

Paul was a Professor of Education at a number of colleges in Iowa and Wisconsin. He also served as both an elementary and a secondary principal during his career. In 2001 he was awarded the Loras College Distinguished Alumni Award for Professional Achievements for his many contributions to the field of education.

Paul had a love for sports that continued throughout his life. He grew up playing tennis on the courts at [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]] and became City Champion during high school. Later he started coaching youth basketball with friend and fellow educator, Charlie Ellis. The AAU teams they coached advanced from state to national tournaments in Orlando, Seattle and Las Vegas.

Paul and Mary loved to travel with members of their card club. Mary spent many enjoyable hours planning the trips to locales all over the world including Ireland, China and Africa.

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2026-10-24T15:50:50Z

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FITZGERALD, Paul

2026-10-24T15:50:21Z

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[[Image:PAUL.png|left|thumb|350px|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]FITZGERALD, Paul. (Dubuque, IA, May 6, 1937--Dubuque, IA, Oct. 20, 2026) The son of Vincent and Mary (O’Malley) Fitzgerald, Paul grew up in Dubuque and attended [[LORAS ACADEMY]]. Paul graduated from [[LORAS COLLEGE]] and then earned a Master’s degree from Drake University and a PH.D. from the University of Iowa, where he met his wife, Mary. They were united in marriage at St. Patrick’s Church in Burlington, Iowa on August 17, 1968.

Paul was a Professor of Education at a number of colleges in Iowa and Wisconsin. He also served as both an elementary and a secondary principal during his career. In 2001 he was awarded the Loras College Distinguished Alumni Award for Professional Achievements for his many contributions to the field of education.

Paul had a love for sports that continued throughout his life. He grew up playing tennis on the courts at [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]] and became City Champion during high school. Later he started coaching youth basketball with friend and fellow educator, Charlie Ellis. The AAU teams they coached advanced from state to national tournaments in Orlando, Seattle and Las Vegas.

Paul and Mary loved to travel with members of their card club. Mary spent many enjoyable hours planning the trips to locales all over the world including Ireland, China and Africa.

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[[Category: Athletics-Tennis]]
[[Category: Coach-Tennis]]
[[Category: Educational Leader]]

FITZGERALD, Paul

2026-10-24T15:48:51Z

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[[Image:PAULF.png|left|thumb|350px|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]FITZGERALD, Paul. (Dubuque, IA, May 6, 1937--Dubuque, IA, Oct. 20, 2026) The son of Vincent and Mary (O’Malley) Fitzgerald, Paul grew up in Dubuque and attended [[LORAS ACADEMY]]. Paul graduated from [[LORAS COLLEGE]] and then earned a Master’s degree from Drake University and a PH.D. from the University of Iowa, where he met his wife, Mary. They were united in marriage at St. Patrick’s Church in Burlington, Iowa on August 17, 1968.

Paul was a Professor of Education at a number of colleges in Iowa and Wisconsin. He also served as both an elementary and a secondary principal during his career. In 2001 he was awarded the Loras College Distinguished Alumni Award for Professional Achievements for his many contributions to the field of education.

Paul had a love for sports that continued throughout his life. He grew up playing tennis on the courts at [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]] and became City Champion during high school. Later he started coaching youth basketball with friend and fellow educator, Charlie Ellis. The AAU teams they coached advanced from state to national tournaments in Orlando, Seattle and Las Vegas.

Paul and Mary loved to travel with members of their card club. Mary spent many enjoyable hours planning the trips to locales all over the world including Ireland, China and Africa.

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Obituaries. https://www.telegraphherald.com/obituaries/article_4cf49498-5cc1-45f9-9852-c6e5422f5d2f.html

[[Category: Athletics-Tennis]]
[[Category: Coach-Tennis]]
[[Category: Educational Leader]]

FITZGERALD, Paul

2026-10-24T15:47:03Z

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[[Image:PaulF.png|left|thumb|350px|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]FITZGERALD, Paul. (Dubuque, IA, May 6, 1937--Dubuque, IA, Oct. 20, 2026) The son of Vincent and Mary (O’Malley) Fitzgerald, Paul grew up in Dubuque and attended [[LORAS ACADEMY]]. Paul graduated from [[LORAS COLLEGE]] and then earned a Master’s degree from Drake University and a PH.D. from the University of Iowa, where he met his wife, Mary. They were united in marriage at St. Patrick’s Church in Burlington, Iowa on August 17, 1968.

Paul was a Professor of Education at a number of colleges in Iowa and Wisconsin. He also served as both an elementary and a secondary principal during his career. In 2001 he was awarded the Loras College Distinguished Alumni Award for Professional Achievements for his many contributions to the field of education.

Paul had a love for sports that continued throughout his life. He grew up playing tennis on the courts at [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]] and became City Champion during high school. Later he started coaching youth basketball with friend and fellow educator, Charlie Ellis. The AAU teams they coached advanced from state to national tournaments in Orlando, Seattle and Las Vegas.

Paul and Mary loved to travel with members of their card club. Mary spent many enjoyable hours planning the trips to locales all over the world including Ireland, China and Africa.

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Obituaries. https://www.telegraphherald.com/obituaries/article_4cf49498-5cc1-45f9-9852-c6e5422f5d2f.html

[[Category: Athletics-Tennis]]
[[Category: Coach-Tennis]]
[[Category: Educational Leader]]

FITZGERALD, Paul

2026-10-24T15:46:52Z

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[[Image:PauloF.png|left|thumb|350px|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]FITZGERALD, Paul. (Dubuque, IA, May 6, 1937--Dubuque, IA, Oct. 20, 2026) The son of Vincent and Mary (O’Malley) Fitzgerald, Paul grew up in Dubuque and attended [[LORAS ACADEMY]]. Paul graduated from [[LORAS COLLEGE]] and then earned a Master’s degree from Drake University and a PH.D. from the University of Iowa, where he met his wife, Mary. They were united in marriage at St. Patrick’s Church in Burlington, Iowa on August 17, 1968.

Paul was a Professor of Education at a number of colleges in Iowa and Wisconsin. He also served as both an elementary and a secondary principal during his career. In 2001 he was awarded the Loras College Distinguished Alumni Award for Professional Achievements for his many contributions to the field of education.

Paul had a love for sports that continued throughout his life. He grew up playing tennis on the courts at [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]] and became City Champion during high school. Later he started coaching youth basketball with friend and fellow educator, Charlie Ellis. The AAU teams they coached advanced from state to national tournaments in Orlando, Seattle and Las Vegas.

Paul and Mary loved to travel with members of their card club. Mary spent many enjoyable hours planning the trips to locales all over the world including Ireland, China and Africa.

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Obituaries. https://www.telegraphherald.com/obituaries/article_4cf49498-5cc1-45f9-9852-c6e5422f5d2f.html

[[Category: Athletics-Tennis]]
[[Category: Coach-Tennis]]
[[Category: Educational Leader]]

FITZGERALD, Paul

2026-10-24T15:46:40Z

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[[Image:PauloF.png|left|thumb|350px|Photo courtesy: Telegraph HeraldFITZGERALD, Paul. (Dubuque, IA, May 6, 1937--Dubuque, IA, Oct. 20, 2026) The son of Vincent and Mary (O’Malley) Fitzgerald, Paul grew up in Dubuque and attended [[LORAS ACADEMY]]. Paul graduated from [[LORAS COLLEGE]] and then earned a Master’s degree from Drake University and a PH.D. from the University of Iowa, where he met his wife, Mary. They were united in marriage at St. Patrick’s Church in Burlington, Iowa on August 17, 1968.

Paul was a Professor of Education at a number of colleges in Iowa and Wisconsin. He also served as both an elementary and a secondary principal during his career. In 2001 he was awarded the Loras College Distinguished Alumni Award for Professional Achievements for his many contributions to the field of education.

Paul had a love for sports that continued throughout his life. He grew up playing tennis on the courts at [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]] and became City Champion during high school. Later he started coaching youth basketball with friend and fellow educator, Charlie Ellis. The AAU teams they coached advanced from state to national tournaments in Orlando, Seattle and Las Vegas.

Paul and Mary loved to travel with members of their card club. Mary spent many enjoyable hours planning the trips to locales all over the world including Ireland, China and Africa.

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Source:

Obituaries. https://www.telegraphherald.com/obituaries/article_4cf49498-5cc1-45f9-9852-c6e5422f5d2f.html

[[Category: Athletics-Tennis]]
[[Category: Coach-Tennis]]
[[Category: Educational Leader]]

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2026-10-24T15:46:26Z

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FITZGERALD, Paul

2026-10-24T15:45:56Z

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