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Eleanor F. Krieg

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/20/2025 - 10:54

Eleanor Frances Krieg, 86, of Elkader, passed away Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, at the Elkader Care Center. Eleanor Frances Reavis was born Sept. 13, 1938, to Floyd (Shorty) and Ernestine (Schoien) Reavis at the big brick house in Marion Township, Clayton County. She was baptized and confirmed at the Highland Lutheran Church, rural Elkader, where she was a lifelong member. Eleanor graduated from Elkader High School with the class of 1956.

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Ricky E. Thurn

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/20/2025 - 10:53

Ricky Edward Thurn, 62, of Edgewood, passed away on Aug. 11, 2025, unexpectedly due to injuries sustained in an accident.

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New mural shining in McGregor

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/14/2025 - 14:38

A new mural is shining in downtown McGregor—literally. Passersby watched with anticipation last week as a sun burst on the side of the building at 132 Main St. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

Artist Shawna McLeod, who completed Monona’s new mural in June, spent the past week painting a sun onto the side of Dan Burton’s McGregor building. (Photo courtesy of Dan Burton)

Dan Burton has owned the building at 132 Main St. for nearly a decade. He said the project honors Roy “Bud” Jamesen, a previous owner of this and other McGregor buildings, who was a proponent of restoration. (Photo courtesy of Dan Burton)

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

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Central approves superintendent's resignation

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/14/2025 - 14:33

The Central Community School Board voted unanimously to approve the resignation of Nick Trenkamp as superintendent at its meeting on Aug. 5.

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Elkader’s 11th annual Art in the Park Fine Art Festival is this weekend

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/14/2025 - 14:29

Visit Elkader’s Founders’ Park on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 16 and 17, for the annual Art in the Park Fine Art Festival. (File photo)

By Kaitlyn Kuehl-Berns | Times-Register

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Clayton County’s first National Night Out a success

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/14/2025 - 14:19

Clayton County Sheriff Brent Ostrander joins in on the fun at the National Night Out event on Aug. 5. One of Ostrander’s sons stands by his side at the dunk tank, while the other hopes his aim is good enough to send his dad into the water. (Photos by Kaitlyn Kuehl-Berns)

Grilling up dinner at the first annual National Night Out event are chief deputy Mark Kautman (left) and deputy sheriffs Craig Johnson and Jack Ostrander.

Deputy sheriff and K9 handler Matt Moser stands at the Clayton County Sheriff Department’s booth, welcoming kids to the National Night Out event and handing out stickers, stuffed animals and T-shirts.

By Kaitlyn Kuehl-Berns | Times-Register

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Peak Fuel Nutrition and Wellness energizes McGregor, surrounding communities

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/14/2025 - 13:52

On Aug. 1, representatives from the McGregor-Marquette Chamber of Commerce and city of McGregor joined owner Kari Diekmann and her family, friends and staff for the grand opening of Peak Fuel Nutrition and Wellness. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

Peak Fuel Nutrition and Wellness is energizing McGregor and surrounding communities with a full selection of lit teas, protein-packed shakes and healthy treats.

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

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Video project aims to show the characters of McGregor

Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/12/2025 - 16:07

McGregor native John Beyer is spearheading a new video project to showcase the stories—and unique characters—of McGregor. His first interview was with River Junction Trade Company owner Jim Boeke, who was one of the prominent characters in Beyer’s youth. (Photo courtesy of John Beyer)

“I’m from McGregor and I love McGregor. I want to tell some of its stories,” said John Beyer, who now operates his own video production company with a focus on storytelling. (Photo courtesy of John Beyer)

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

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