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Tue

Nov

Schellhorn, Keehner represent MFL MarMac well at state cross country meet

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MFL MarMac runners Jacob Schellhorn and Cora Keehner capped off their cross country seasons at the state meet in Fort Dodge on Oct. 28. (Photo by Will Koether)

A career best time of 16:37.18 propelled MFL MarMac sophomore Jacob Schellhorn to ninth place in Class 1A at the state cross country meet. (Photo by Will Koether)

Cora Keehner finished 91st among 150 runners, after qualifying in just her first high school season. (Photo by Will Koether)

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

Tue

Nov

11th straight state appearance: Asche, Dettman keep Central streak alive

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/01/2022 - 15:57

Hannah Asche (left) and Jaydin Dettman were Central’s 38th and 39th runners to compete individually in the state cross country meet.

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

Tue

Nov

Bulldogs are quarterfinal bound for fourth straight season

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/01/2022 - 15:55

MFL MarMac running back Wyatt Powell scored twice in the 28-6 win against Dike-New Hartford on Oct. 28. His 177 yards on 16 carries surpassed the 1,000-yard rushing mark for the season. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

Kade McElwaine posted a team-high 14.5 tackles versus the Wolverines. Twelve were solo efforts and 3.5 for a loss. He also had a sack.

Fullback Carver Blietz-Bentien carries the ball for MFL MarMac in Friday's 28-6 win.

Bryce Radloff picked up 7.5 tackles and also grabbed two interceptions against Dike-New Hartford.

Bulldog quarterback Zach Driscoll hands the ball off to running back Wyatt Powell.

Taylor Herzmann takes the Wolverine quarterback to the ground.

Karter Decker looks for a hole against Dike-New Hartford. He scored one touchdown in the MFL MarMac victory.

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

Tue

Nov

Four Warriors earn all-conference recognition

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/01/2022 - 15:14

Aly Feickert

Lexi Loan

Lizzie Royer

Tori Sylvester

The 2022 Central Warriors volleyball season saw a new coach, an improved record and a playoff victory. The Warriors finished 12-25 overall and 4-4 in the Upper Iowa Conference, and had four players selected for all-conference.

Tue

Nov

Three MFL MarMac volleyball players snag all-conference nods

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/01/2022 - 15:11

Grace Anderson

Brooke Gillitzer

Kadence Pape

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

Tue

Nov

Ray E. McGill

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/01/2022 - 13:27

Ray Edward McGill, 96, of Winston, Ga., formerly of McGregor and Prairie du Chien, Wis., passed away on Oct. 21, 2022.

Tue

Nov

Mervin L. Gregerson

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/01/2022 - 13:25

Mervin Gregerson, 97, of Oelwein, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, at MercyOne Medical Center in Waterloo. Visitation and funeral services were Nov. 1, at the Geilenfeld-Buehner Funeral Home in Oelwein, with Rev. John Kerr officiating. Interment was in Hillcrest Cemetery at Volga. A memorial fund has been established at www.geilenfeldfh.com.

Wed

Oct

Tattoo artists expand creativity into community

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/26/2022 - 10:59

Tattoo artist Crystal Scarff paints Frankenstein on a window at Jade’s River Queen. It was one of several McGregor businesses, including her own, that Scarff lent her creative skills to this fall. (Photo by Kim Corpian)

“I did the outside of my business because I want the town to look cool. I’m trying to inspire people to say, ‘Ooo, competition. Let’s do this. Let’s make the whole town look like this,’” Crystal Scarff said. “Honestly, if I didn’t get wore out and didn’t have this full-time job, I’d paint everyone’s windows. I love making the town look festive.” This image shows her work at Free Spirit Boutique. (Photo by Kim Corpian)

In addition to painting the INKspiration windows, Crystal Scarff created a 3-D installation using pumpkins, styrofoam and insulation. (Photo by Kim Corpian)

Sherée Scarff completes a leaf design during a face painting event in McGregor’s Triangle Park earlier in October. She and fellow tattoo artist Crystal Scarff will also offer face painting at Saturday’s Halloween Parade and Festival. (Submitted photo)

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

Wed

Oct

‘Meals to the Fields’ FFA project supports farmers

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Central FFA members Tate Berns and Gavin Holst delivered “Meals to the Fields” as part of a project for their independent agriculture class. (Submitted photo)

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

Wed

Oct

Work on McGregor Masonic Block continues, with goal to complete project in spring 2023

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/26/2022 - 10:39

Demolition work and structural repairs and modifications are wrapping up this fall on McGregor’s historic Masonic Block building. According to Matt Aust, president of Black Swan Developers, the goal is to complete the multi-million-dollar project in spring 2023. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

The Masonic Block’s history and original architecture will be incorporated into the renovated spaces. Pressed metal ceilings will be among the historic touches.

Once renovated, the Masonic Block will include three commercial store fronts and 11 residential suites.

During demo work, one section of the building's back wall, from the ground level to third floor, pulled off the building. That prompted an entire section to be rebuilt. “This is something that would have happened regardless of our work and probably would have caused the whole building to be torn down,” said developer Matt Aust. “I think this is a prime example that, if this development wasn’t taking place at this time, the building might not have been saved.”

Located at 134-138 Main Street, the Masonic Block was built in 1866. It is 15,000 square feet.

“This building has a ton of history that ties into the city itself. From the Masons to the Odd Fellows, there were numerous businesses and organizations that were located in this space over time,” Aust said.

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

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