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Jun

John D. Kenn

John Daniel Kenn, 56, of Waipahu, Hawaii, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023, in Topeka, Kansas. His death was accidental and happened while working underneath a vehicle. He was born Aug. 2, 1966, in Woodstock, Ill., to Willard and Dorelaine (Manning) Kenn. While he was young, his family moved to Elkader, where John grew up and attended school. Upon graduation from Central Community High School in 1985, he joined the United States Army and became a mechanic. He served his country in both peace and war time. After he was honorably discharged in 1995, he worked as an auto mechanic until his retirement in 2017.

Wed
31
May

Elkader Council reaches agreement on child care assistance


A resolution recently approved by the Elkader City Council will cover water and sewer costs incurred by the Elkader Childcare and Learning Center. That amounts to about $3,500 annually.

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

 

Wed
31
May

Training helps Mar-Mac PD understand, aid those experiencing mental health crises

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

 

Wed
31
May

Meeting gathers input on McGregor, Marquette trail expansion


Dennis Mason and Mel Wild were among the Marquette and McGregor area residents who shared their input on connectivity within, between and outside the two communities during a trail planning meeting May 24. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

 

Wed
31
May

Moser School of Dance qualifies 131 athletes at state, nationals are next


Pictured (front, left to right) are Moser gymnast Grace Cornwell, Isabella Krieg; (middle) Mackenna Fisher, Kendall Friedlein; (back) Jenna Yest, Avery Brown, Mylie Elliot, Laura Pierscbacher and Gracelynn Clark. (Submitted photos)

Moser coaches Carmen Moser Payne and Debbie Moser are pictured with the school’s first place tumbling banner from the Iowa State Championship.

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

 

Wed
31
May

Riverfront access and trespassing addressed in latest McGregor construction update

Motorists in standard size vehicles can now access the McGregor riverfront, the city announced last week in a Main Street construction update.

 

Wed
31
May

Historic Elkader homes featured at Carter House Museum this season


The historic Stemmer house on Oak Avenue in Elkader will be one of the featured homes in the Carter House Museum this tour season.

The Carter House Museum will open its doors for the season beginning Saturday and Sunday, June 3 and 4, from 1-4 p.m. This year’s focus will be on some of Elkader’s historic homes including their history, the families who lived there and existing photos. Examples are the S. T. Woodward house, which is prominently located atop Kramer’s Hill. Also, the Timothy Davis house, which is currently the funeral home by the school. Each house will be featured in a separate room in the Carter House.

Tue
30
May

MFL MarMac evens record at 3-3


Brayden Gordon was an offensive leader in MFL MarMac’s doubleheader sweep of Postville last week. The sophomore doubled, walked and drove in a run in the first game, then went 2-2 with four RBIs, a stolen base and run scored in the second. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

Landon Johnson flips the ball to first base for an out in MFL MarMac's game one victory over Postville on May 23.

Bulldog pitchers Jacob Schellhorn (pictured here) and Bryce Radloff threw a combined five-inning no hitter in a 10-0 game one win over the Pirates on May 23.

Bryce Radloff scurries back to third base in the first game of a doubleheader with Postville.

Parker Kuehl connects with a pitch against the Pirates.

Senior catcher Austin Schlee snags a ball behind home plate.

Pinch runner Koda Warrington heads for home in MFL MarMac's 10-0 win versus Postville.

Infielder Carver Blietz-Bentien fields a grounder in game one of the May 23 doubleheader against Postville.

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

 

Tue
30
May

Warriors lose softball opener


Crystal Goodrich bats in the Warriors’ May 26 season opener against Ed-Co. Central lost the game 10-0. (Photos by Bev Hamann)

Ashlyn Scherf stands in the batter's box versus the Vikings.

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

 

Tue
30
May

Non-conference games unkind to Bulldogs


Bulldog third baseman Kaitlin Picha prepares to throw to first base in the team’s May 23 season opener against New Hampton. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

Katelyn Gerndt fouls off a pitch against the Chickasaws.

Emily Troester fires a pitch home in the Bulldogs May 23 season opener.

Autumn Shaw tries to beat the throw to first base in the May 23 match-up against the Chickasaws.

Shortstop Kaylee Walch fields the ball in MFL MarMac's season opener versus New Hampton.

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

 

The MFL MarMac softball team dropped a trio of tough non-conference games to open the season last week.

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