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Wed
22
Feb

Debate ignites over worker compensation as Elkader struggles to fill MSE spot

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/22/2023 - 10:36

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

A spirited debate over rates of compensation dominated the recent Elkader City Council meeting, with the conversation emphasizing how difficult replacing the Main Street Elkader (MSE) director has become under the city’s budget constraints in an economy seized by inflation.

Tue
21
Feb

Bulldogs bring home confidence—and two medals—from state tournament

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/21/2023 - 14:42

Pictured (left to right) are MFL MarMac state qualifiers Keith Anderson, Holden Mathis, Karter Decker, Quinn McGeough and Taylor Herzmann. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

Junior Holden Mathis placed fifth at 132 pounds in Class 1A.

Mathis' seven matches were the most wrestled by a Bulldog at the tournament. He credited his mindset for the success. “Thinking to myself I’m going to go out there and wrestle my match as hard as I can and never give up. I knew their seeds,” he said of his higher seeded competition. “It motivated me.”

For Karter Decker, the fourth time was the charm at this year’s state tournament. The senior accomplished the rare feat of qualifying four times, but had yet to reach the podium.

Decker earned some hardware this year, placing sixth at 145 pounds.

Sophomore Quinn McGeough, wrestling at 160 pounds, went 2-2 at the state tournament.

With two years of high school remaining, McGeough is motivated to return to Des Moines. “I had a lot of fun down there. And now that I know what it’s like, it definitely prepares me for future years. I’m excited to get back down there and hopefully be on the podium,” he said.

Keith Anderson was a surprise entrant into the state tournament, after the top district qualifier from Starmont was unable to compete.

Anderson lost both his 113-pound matches by fall, but was proud of his effort, especially to cut roughly eight pounds in one day.

For Taylor Herzmann, a senior wrestling at 220 pounds, qualifying for state was the highlight of his wrestling career.

Herzmann lost both his matches despite a strong effort. “I was ready to wrestle,” Herzmann added. “I thought to myself, ‘It’s now or never. Go get it.’ I wrestled the best I could, stayed in good position the whole match and only lost by a couple points.”

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

 

Tue
21
Feb

Central wrestling season sets the stage for future program success

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/21/2023 - 14:31

Freshman Braxton Bormann lost both his 120-pound matches at last week's state tournament, but his success this season bodes well individually and for the Central program. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

"He battled in each match. He’s a tough kid and this will sting, but it will push him to bounce back even tougher next year,” said coach Joe Koehn of Bormann's experience.

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

 

Tue
21
Feb

MFL MarMac advances with win over New Hampton

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/21/2023 - 14:26

Junior Carver Blietz-Bentien picked up 10 points and a team-high seven rebounds in MFL MarMac’s second round win against New Hampton. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

Defense continues to play a large role in the Bulldogs’ success. Here, sophomore Parker Kuehl contests a Chickasaw shot in the Feb. 16 game.

Wyatt Powell flies past the Chickasaw defense in last week's MFL MarMac victory.

Sophomore Zach Driscoll led the Bulldogs with 28 points and eight assists.

Brock Hackett's smothering defense helped limit New Hampton's scoring in the second half.

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

 

Tue
21
Feb

Blazers bounce Bulldog girls from postseason

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/21/2023 - 14:22

In the postseason loss to Beckman Catholic, Bulldog senior Brooklynn Moon topped the stat sheet with 15 points—12 of which came from behind the arc. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

Kaitlin Picha dished out a team-high seven assists in the Feb. 14 game.

Grace Anderson totaled eight points in the game, but led the team with six rebounds.

Ashley Shaw searches for an open Bulldog teammate in last week's loss to Beckman Catholic.

Hannah Bogdonovich puts up a three-point shot in the Feb. 14 loss.

Caydence Moon eyes the basket in last week's game versus the Blazers.

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

 

Tue
21
Feb

Upset loss to Ed-Co brings Central girls basketball season to an end

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/21/2023 - 14:19

Ashlyn Scherf surveys the floor in Central’s playoff loss to Edgewood-Colesburg. Scherf scored six points in the game. (Photo by Bev Hamann)

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

 

Tue
21
Feb

Warrior boys falls short against Central City

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/21/2023 - 14:17

Dan McGreal led the Warriors with 26 points in the Feb. 13 loss to Central City. (Photo by Bev Hamann)

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

 

Fri
17
Feb

John H. Nikolai

Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/17/2023 - 10:46

John H. Nikolai, born in 1940 in Moline, Ill., passed away at home suddenly at age 82. He is survived by his beloved wife Mary Fran of 56 years, their children Timothy, Kenneth and Patrick and daughter-in-law Brenda, brother Robert, nieces and nephews Cathy and Jim Marks, Teresa Buchholz, Peggy and Rich Kuhlman, David and Kate, Phillip and Maggie and many great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in passing by his parents, Joseph and Martha, and sister-in-law, Susan.

Tue
14
Feb

Elkader Depot project is preserving history with train attractions

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/14/2023 - 15:05

The Milwaukee Road Historical Society provided blueprints so the replica Elkader Depot building will be as close to the original design as possible. A June opening is planned.

Larry and Lenny Lerch work on the Elkader Depot building. They hope the space will be loved by both casual visitors and those who love trains as much as the committee members do.

This electric train purchased by the Elkader Depot will be a key feature once it is up and running.

This original coal stove was the first piece put into the Elkader Depot.

This is an historic image of the Elkader Depot, which was torn down in 1974.

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

 

Tue
14
Feb

For Bulldog wrestlers, first sanctioned girls season meets expectations

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/14/2023 - 15:01

MFL MarMac wrestlers Mackenzie Bachman (left) and Kadence Pape appreciated the outpouring of support they received throughout the season and in their state tournament run. They are pictured with the custom posters elementary students colored for them. (Photo courtesy of MFL MarMac School)

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

 

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