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Tue
09
May

Final items being checked off before Pikes Peak campground can re-open


Final items are still being checked off at Pikes Peak State Park’s renovated campground before it can open to visitors. Improvements include an upgraded electrical system, additional water hydrants, roomier camp pads and pull-through and full hookup campsites. All sites will have new fire rings and picnic tables. A second dump station (shown here) has been added as well. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

 

Tue
09
May

Bids being accepted for Monona Airport

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

 

Tue
09
May

Elkader Council decision to use taxpayer money on a private repair questioned

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

 

Tue
09
May

Awards night recognizes achievements, character of Central seniors


The Governor’s Scholar Recognition Award was presented to Lexi Loan for being Central’s highest academic achiever based on GPA and ACT scores.

Katelyn Scherf and Tate Berns received the Silver Cords Award for volunteering over 100 hours during the course of their high school careers.

Dana Burns presented Dan McGreal with a scholarship from FreedomBank.

Alison White was honored multiple times at the senior awards night.

Jane Metcalf presents Hannah Asche with the Donna and Carl Wessel Spirit Award.

Central Community School held its annual awards night last week, honoring members of the senior class as they inch toward graduation. The ceremony celebrated academic achievement, service, character and successes each student has earned over the last four years. Several monetary awards sponsored by local fundraising for the Central Community Scholarship Foundation were also presented. Awardees included:

Tue
09
May

Public meeting will unveil vision for new Great River Road Discovery Center

A Monday, May 15 public meeting will unveil the vision for the McGregor Historical Museum expansion project—the new Great River Road Discovery Center.

 

Tue
09
May

MFL MarMac boys win five events at conference track and field meet


MFL MarMac had another record-setting performance in the 4x100 at the UIC meet. Wyatt Powell, Carver Blietz-Bentien, Kade McElwaine and Karter Decker combined for a time of 44.45 seconds, breaking their own mark of 44.69 set the week prior. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

Bulldog Eli Hanson turned in a distance of 18-00.5 feet in the long jump, which placed him third.

Brandon Christofferson raced to third in the 400-meter dash at the Upper Iowa Conference Meet, held May 4 at Clayton Ridge.

Carter Streicher turned in a pair of solid finishes in the hurdles, including third in the 110-meter event and fourth in the 400.

Aiden Schoulte threw his way to third in the shot put.

Karter Decker (left) and Wyatt Powell finished one-two in the 100-meter dash at the UIC meet.

Izayah Streicher anchored MFL MarMac's sprint medley relay, which took third at conference.

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

 

Tue
09
May

Warrior boys continue making strides as they head to districts


Kyle Reinhart anchored the shuttle hurdle relay for Central at the Upper Iowa Conference meet on May 4. The Warriors placed fifth in the event. (Photos by Bev Hamann)

Tate Berns hands the baton off to Elliot Kelly in the 800 sprint medley at the May 1 MFL MarMac Boys Invite. Their efforts contributed to a fourth-place finish.

Henry Reimer takes off in the 400-meter dash at the MFL MarMac Boys Invite. He placed sixth in the race.

Gavin Holst won the 800-meter run at the May 1 meet at MFL MarMac.

At the MFL MarMac Boys Invite, Warrior Carson Ruegnitz placed 15th in the shot put.

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

 

Tue
09
May

Bulldogs out-golf Turkey Valley, Postville


Kaylee Baker’s 53 made her the meet medalist in MFL MarMac’s win over Turkey Valley on May 1. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

Kaylin Garbes tied for third against the Trojans, after shooting a 58.

Mackenzie Bachman completed the meet against Turkey Valley with a score of 58, tying her for third place.

Devon Meyer shot a 56 for runner-up honors in MFL MarMac's win over the Trojans.

Morgan Jacobson was part of a three-way tie for third against Turkey Valley. She finished the meet with a 58.

Against Turkey Valley, Mallory Lang rounded out the Bulldogs’ varsity scores with a 70, which tied her for ninth place.

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

 

Tue
09
May

Central girls edge South Winn to repeat as conference champs


The Warriors’ 4x400 team of Delaney Scherf, Jaydin Dettman, Reese Berns and Hannah Asche decided the UIC championship. Central edged South Winn by six points. (Photos by Bev Hamann)

Alivia Wiley hands the baton off to Eva Embretson during the distance medley relay at Upper Iowa Conference meet. Central placed third in the event.

Aspen Rork placed 10th in the 1500-meter run at the UIC meet on May 4.

Lexi Loan flew into eighth place in the long jump at the Upper Iowa Conference meet, held May 4 at Clayton Ridge.

At the UIC meet, Hannah Asche (right) and Delaney Scherf finished one-two in the 400.

Jaydin Dettman anchored Central's conference championship 4x800 relay, which was won on a photo finish.

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

 

Tue
09
May

High jump, sprints highlight UIC meet for Bulldogs


Maria Stavroplus cleared 4-04 feet to claim fourth place in the high jump at the Upper Iowa Conference meet. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

Hannah Bogdonovich led the Bulldogs in the sprint events, placing fourth in the 400 and fifth in the 200.

Mel Ruff takes off after accepting the baton from Bayleigh Wood in the distance medley relay.

Evelyn Ruff (left) and Emma Koether burst off the start line in the 800-meter run.

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

 

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