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Wins improve MFL MarMac boys to 7-0

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/24/2024 - 09:39

With 16 points and 10 assists, Carter Lightfoot achieved another double-double in MFL MarMac’s win over Central on Dec. 17. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

Brock Hackett rises above a Warrior defender for a shot attempt.

Parker Kuehl plans his next move in last week's MFL MarMac win over Central. Kuehl led the Bulldogs with 20 points.

Landyn Miene contributed 14 points, seven rebounds and two assists in the win at Central on Dec. 17.

Jaron Wille takes the ball up the court in last week's match-up with the Warriors.

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

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James 'Jim' T. Walch

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/24/2024 - 09:34

James “Jim” Thomas Walch, 71, of Elkader, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. James was born to Tom Walch and Betty (Costigan) Walch on Feb. 19, 1953. Jim grew up in Elkader and, like most boys, spent a lot of time hunting and fishing with his father Tom. At his mother Betty’s wishes, he took art lessons locally, which had a significant effect later in life. He attended grade school at St.

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Keith C. Peuker

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/24/2024 - 09:32

Keith Carl Peuker, 85, of Edgewood, passed away on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at the Edgewood Convalescent Home in Edgewood. He was born on Oct. 6, 1939, at his grandparents’ farm near Elkport, the son of Paul Christ and Geraldine Amanda (Waterman) Peuker. Keith attended rural country school near Bear Creek and then Edgewood High School.

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Holiday murals are a challenge to spread joy and cheer all season long

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/17/2024 - 16:10

Main Street Elkader Director Amy Holst and artist Ketaki Hauber sit beneath the EXIT Realty mural. It was created by Hauber as a way to spread joy and cheer throughout the holiday season. (Photo provided by Ketaki Hauber)

Local artist Ketaki Hauber of StudioK8Ki also created this holiday wreath mural on The Brim Coffeehouse window. (Photo by Willis Patenaude)

By Willis Patenaude | Times-Register

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Mar-Mac Police budget approved

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/17/2024 - 16:07

Staffing, rising costs discussed

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Grant brings renewed focus to Keystone Park

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/17/2024 - 16:02

Keystone Park in downtown Elkader is the site of a planned restoration project which just received a $5,000 contribution from ITC Midwest. (Photo by Willis Patenaude)

By Willis Patenaude | Times-Register

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Iowa first graders receive free books to build upon classroom learning at home

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/17/2024 - 15:54

On Dec. 12, MFL MarMac first-grade students received their free decodable book packs—20 books total—from a statewide initiative to build upon classroom learning and support reading development at home. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

First graders Chandler Donlon, Aaliyah Boeke, Brynlee Thompson and Reagan Glawe open their books, which are written for beginning readers and use simple words to help students connect letters and sounds.

Statewide $3.5 million investment will distribute 1 million books

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Food shelf supported by vehicle purchases at Birdnow Chevrolet

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/17/2024 - 15:48

From Thanksgiving to the end of the year, every vehicle sold at Birdnow Chevrolet in Monona donates 125 meals to the Clayton County Food Shelf. Justin Birdnow, pictured with Clayton County Food Shelf Supervisor Utoni Ruff, is proud to continue the annual “Season of Giving” promotion. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

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