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Tue
28
Mar

Greenhouse has no offseason

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/28/2023 - 14:55

Julie Schlake operates Pauly and Red’s Greenhouse near Farmersburg with her husband Paul. As soon as the current season is done, she selects seeds for the coming year, and begins planting flowers as early as late December and early January. Vegetable seeds hit the soil starting in mid-March. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

Julie Schlake has transformed a kitchen prep table into a seed planting station, resting a tray on the counter top while a lid lifts up to reveal dirt that is placed in each of the tray’s compartments. Some seeds go a quarter inch into the soil, while others simply rest on the surface.

Every seed is different, according to Julie. “And it’s really tricky because sometimes you can’t see the seeds.”

A moisture control dome is placed over the tray after seeds are planted. This not only controls the moisture, but holds heat in, noted Julie.

The trays are placed in a separate room that’s continually heated at 75 to 80 degrees. The domes are removed as the plants grow.

The flowers planted earlier largely go into hanging baskets and pots, and those done later are often sold in six packs. Julie will continue planting flowers until Pauly and Red’s Greenhouse opens for the season.

Julie begins planting vegetables in mid-March. A calendar lays out a week-by-week plan.

Months of careful planning, growth assures plants are ready for gardening season

 

Tue
28
Mar

She is a welder

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/28/2023 - 14:41

Jenna Helgerson

Throughout March, which is Women’s History Month, the Times-Register is again publishing a series of articles highlighting local women. Whether it’s through their careers, hobbies, volunteer efforts or unique personalities, these women have inspired others.

 

Tue
28
Mar

MFL MarMac among Iowa school districts targeted with active shooter ‘swatting calls’

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/28/2023 - 14:39

MFL MarMac was one of over two dozen Iowa schools that, on March 21, were targeted in “swatting calls” that referenced an alleged active shooter scenario. 

 

Tue
28
Mar

Shepherd of the Hills thrift store available for everyone in need

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/28/2023 - 14:36

The Shepherd of the Hills clothing center, now referred to as thrift store, has served the community since 1985, providing assistance to those in need of clothing, housewares and a variety of other items.

There will be a grand opening clearance sale at the thrift store on Saturday April 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

 

Tue
28
Mar

MCED holds Spring Fling Dinner

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/28/2023 - 14:34

Iowa native and Saturday Night Live actor Gary Kroeger was the guest speaker at Monona Chamber and Economic Development’s Spring Fling Dinner. Kroeger encouraged attendees to share the merits of living in Iowa in order to keep younger generations in the state. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

MCED Executive Director Ardie Kuhse (left), who took over the position in April 2022, recognized outgoing board president Linda Knockel.

MCED Board President Justin Birdnow (left) poses with this year’s recipient of the Community Service Award, Preston Landt, as well as Landt’s wife Sophie.

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

 

Tue
28
Mar

Mobile Track Solutions attends ConExpo to showcase upcoming products

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/28/2023 - 14:26

MTS employees work the booth at the largest construction trade show in North America, the ConExpo in Las Vegas. (Submitted photos)

The die-cast scale model of the 3630W Switchback, a construction-grade tractor, and the 3330XL scraper will be available this summer through SpecCast in Dyersville.

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

 

Tue
28
Mar

Elkader Chamber launches Easter event

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/28/2023 - 14:24

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

 

Tue
28
Mar

Drivers traveling wrong direction on one-way streets an issue in Monona

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/28/2023 - 14:21

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

 

Tue
28
Mar

Central students will present ‘The SpongeBob Musical’

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/28/2023 - 14:18

Central’s Drama Department will bring a beloved cartoon to life in “The SpongeBob Musical Youth Edition.” Performances are scheduled for March 31 and April 1-2. (Submitted photo)

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? SpongeBob Squarepants!

 

Tue
28
Mar

Luetta Jean Maehl

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/28/2023 - 13:58

Luetta Jean (Hansel) Maehl, daughter of Frederick Hansel and Cora Dell (Hyde) Hansel, was born Oct. 28, 1928, at Osterdock. She was baptized in 1946 by Reverend Paul Kitterer and, in 1948, affirmed her baptismal faith in confirmation at Peace Evangelical and Reformed Church in Elkader. She was a graduate of Elkader High School in 1946.

 

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