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Downtown McGregor building demolished

Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/12/2026 - 08:42

Downtown McGregor looks a bit different this week, following the demolition Monday of the building at 111 First St., along Triangle Park. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

Since 2016, the site had housed the Backwoods Bar and Grill and Event Center, which recently relocated to 238 Main St. Although the foundation dates back to the 1800s, historical records show other businesses have operated in the structure since the 1920s. However, the building was not a contributing building to the McGregor Commercial Historic District, which is listed on the National Register.

No specific development plans have been released for the 111 First St. site. Once debris from the demolition is cleared, the location will be green space.

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

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Elkader Pit Stop’s new addition nearing completion

Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/12/2026 - 08:06

Pictured is the Elkader Pit Stop gas station during construction of its new nearly 1,600-square-foot addition designed to improve customer experience and operating efficiency. The expansion includes a larger kitchen, new bathroom and expanded retail space.

By Kaitlyn Kuehl-Berns | Times-Register

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Casino prepares for move to landside facility

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/11/2026 - 15:18

Casino Queen Marquette is nearing its move into a newly developed permanent landside facility. A Feb. 27 soft opening is currently planned, then the casino—under the name Bally’s Marquette—will be fully open on March 2. A grand opening is set for March 13. This photo shows the new entrance from the parking lot directly into the gaming. (Photo submitted)

The comprehensive $21 million transformation project—which relocates the gaming floor ashore and introduces new dining, gaming and entertainment experiences—has been several years in the making. The project has included renovations to and an expansion of the current landside building. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

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Lit House opens in downtown Monona

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/11/2026 - 15:07

Representatives from Monona Chamber and Economic Development, Inc. (MCED) and the city of Monona, along with other community supporters, joined Landon and Courtney Shaw to celebrate the opening of their new business, Lit House, in downtown Monona. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

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Central’s 71st annual Carnival is Feb. 14

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/11/2026 - 15:00

By Kaitlyn Kuehl-Berns | Times-Register

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Bachman places fifth at state

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/11/2026 - 11:14

Pictured with coaches Brent Pape (left) and Shawn Morrissey, Kennedy Bachman is the second MFL MarMac girls wrestler to medal at a state tournament and the first since girls wrestling was sanctioned in Iowa. (Photo submitted)

At last week’s Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union State Wrestling Championships, MFL MarMac junior Kennedy Bachman placed fifth in Class 1A at 100 pounds. (Photo courtesy of The Outlook)

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

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Bulldogs champions of UIC big division

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/11/2026 - 11:11

Wins over North Fayette Valley and New Hampton last week clinched the Upper Iowa Conference big division championship for the MFL MarMac girls basketball team. The Bulldogs had a 12-3 Upper Iowa Conference record, finishing two games ahead of South Winneshiek. (Photo submitted)

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

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