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ELKADER, Iowa — After practicing medicine for almost 40 years at Central Community Hospital in Elkader, Dr. Ken Zichal hung up his stethoscope last fall. His recent retirement has given him more time to pursue another passion besides medicine — … Continue reading →

Chris Kaufman/Appeal-Democrat C.O.R.E. Aerospace STEM Academy Teacher, pilot and flight instructor Les Sander is credited for helping to create the C.O.R.E. Aerospace STEM Academy in Marysville. Chris Kaufman/Appeal-Democrat C.O.R.E. Aerospace STEM Academy Students build and program unmanned aerial systems in … Continue reading →

(istock photo) When I told my friends that our family would be spending spring break in Turkey and Pakistan, they invariably asked, “Are you nervous about that?” “Oh, yes,” I would answer. “Very nervous.” I wasn’t nervous about the countries … Continue reading →

Enthusiasts who like to fly remote control planes and jets, drones, short course trucks and anything in between need to look no further than the Radio Control Club of Estevan, Sun City Prop Busters. “We showcase our projects to other … Continue reading →

The Sterling Board of Selectmen recently voted in favor of an open-ended extension to the agreement with local model airplane club Wachusett RC Flyers to use the area located on the old landfill behind the police department for its runway. … Continue reading →

TIMMINS –  Constructing a mechanized model of a Second World War military vehicle takes a considerable amount of skill. To make hundreds of them takes more than skill — it takes a real passion. That passion is what fuels Lorenzo Jalbert, … Continue reading →

Swing by the southern shores of Smithville Lake on a sunny day, and you just might find a local group of model airplane enthusiasts taking to the sky. The Smithville Dambusters Radio Control Model Aircraft Club has been in operation … Continue reading →