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Tue
06
Aug

Pair of UIC baseball players earn all-district recognition

Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/06/2024 - 12:10

WarEagle junior Kahne Bolsinger was an all-district honorable mention pick. (Photo by Jarod Bormann)

MFL MarMac junior Parker Kuehl was an all-district first team selection for the Class 2A northeast district. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten

 

Tue
06
Aug

Mediation team denies Decorah petition to be admitted into UIC

Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/06/2024 - 12:05

A mediation team has denied a petition from the Decorah Community School District to be admitted into the Upper Iowa Conference.

Wed
31
Jul

At southern border, Boylen learns how ‘one person can do so much’

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/31/2024 - 10:26

A desire to help others—and curiosity to view conditions for himself—drove local resident and educator Scott Boylen to volunteer at the United States/Mexico border last winter and again this summer. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

Scott Boylen volunteered with humanitarian organizations Humane Borders and Samaritans, both of which try to keep asylum seekers from dying in the Arizona desert. Here, another volunteer prepares to aid people crossing at the border wall. (Photo courtesy of Scott Boylen)

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

 

Wed
31
Jul

Central Summer Food Program has delivered nearly 24K meals

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/31/2024 - 10:24

The Central Summer Food Program team of Carolyn Campbell, Jennifer Druecker, Lindsey Anderson and Kara Armstrong helped plan, package and deliver nearly 24,000 meals over the eight-week program. (Photos courtesy of Central Community School)

Carolyn Campbell, Lindsey Anderson, Jennifer Druecker and Kara Armstrong get the van ready for delivery. Around 220 students are utilizing the program in Elkader, St. Olaf, Volga and Elkport.

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

 

Wed
31
Jul

Two structures, fewer units proposed for McGregor riverfront condos

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/31/2024 - 10:22

At a July 23 meeting, the McGregor Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a request by Trilogy Partners, LLC, to adjust its plans for a condominium project on the McGregor riverfront. The new proposal would build two structures instead of one and reduce the number of units from 18 to a combined 14. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

 

Wed
31
Jul

Fit & Flex group focuses on fellowship after winning volunteer award

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/31/2024 - 10:20

The Fit & Flex group meets from 9 to 10 a.m., Monday through Thursday, at the Elkader Fitness Center. Members include (front, left to right) Verna Lenth, Deb DeShaw, Patti Dillon, Joyce Marovets, Sally McGreal, Maggie Hayford, Arah Carlsen, Ruth Bergan, Carolin Phippin; (middle) Erika Moyna, Willie Holmes, Lorraine Miller, Janice Possehl, Joanne Keleher, Ellen Collins; (back) Alice White, Agnes Kenney, Chris Muff, Diane Finley and Joyce Piorkowski. Not pictured are Karon Bahls, Carol Crandall and Sue Gnagy. (Photos by Willis Patenaude)

Diane Finley and Carolin Phippen show off the 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Award, which was given for their work with the Fit & Flex exercise class held at the Elkader Fitness Center.

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

 

Wed
31
Jul

Central launches Caring Closet

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/31/2024 - 10:18

Pictured are many donations the new Warrior Caring Closet has already received, including backpacks, toiletries and school supplies.

The Caring Closet has a stock of Central apparel for students who may not have Central gear.

By Zoey Hyde, Times-Register

 

Wed
31
Jul

Powell makes memories on and off the field at Iowa Shrine Bowl

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/31/2024 - 10:14

Recent MFL MarMac graduate Wyatt Powell capped off his high school football career at the Iowa Shrine Bowl on July 20. Powell started at linebacker for the North Team, which defeated the South 49-28. (Submitted photo)

Wyatt Powell stands with Iowa Shrine Bowl General Manager Michael Hensing, who organizes the event. Powell said the experience “is one that will stick with me the rest of my life.” (Submitted photo)

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

 

Tue
23
Jul

Circus coming to Postville on Aug. 3

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/23/2024 - 15:16

Big cats, trapeze, tight rope walking, horse riding and more will entertain audiences when the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus comes to the Big 4 Fairgrounds in Postville on Saturday, Aug. 3. This image shows one of the performers in last year’s show in Prairie du Chien, Wis. (Photo by Steve Van Kooten, Courier Press)

By Audrey Posten

 

Tue
23
Jul

Through RISE Counseling, Minor expands mental health services in Elkader

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/23/2024 - 15:13

Through RISE Counseling, Micah Minor will provide office-based, school-based and virtual therapy out of an Elkader office. She hopes the effort will expand access to mental health services in the area. (Submitted photo)

By Willis Patenaude 

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