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Luther College campus added to the National Register of Historic Places Search: March 16, 2021 The Luther College historic central campus has officially been added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The historic district of campus includes the college’s original 32 acres of land, 24 buildings and nine ‘objects’ or outdoor sculptures. While the designation does not directly impose preservation restrictions or provide money, it does serve as a vehicle for identification and education.             “We are proud that Luther College is being recognized for its r...

MCGREGOR, Iowa — A historic building in downtown McGregor soon will get a facelift. Black Swan Developers, a Des Moines-based company, is planning a $2.6 million to $2.8 million renovation of the Masonic Block building on Main Street. Plans for the 15,000-square-foot structure include retail space on the first floor, with apartments and condos on the second and third levels. Matt Aust, president of Black Swan, said initial renderings should be finalized in the next few weeks, but a start date for construction is still unknown. “We’re really very early on at this point … in...