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Tue
28
Apr

Some businesses re-opening Friday

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/28/2020 - 14:59

     By Pam Reinig                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Register  Editor                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

     Beginning Friday in Clayton County, you can enjoy a sit-down meal, pick up a bouquet of fresh flowers or purchase a new outfit—but you still can’t get a haircut.

Tue
28
Apr

Retiring editor remembers top stories

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/28/2020 - 14:47

Hundreds of people rushed to lower Main Street, Elkader, in August 2016 to fill sandbags used to build a 7-foot wall to keep back floodwaters.

 

Tue
28
Apr

Register, Times merge next week

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/28/2020 - 13:17

 

Tue
21
Apr

Lifting spirits with inspiring messages

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/21/2020 - 10:20

Norah Harbaugh, 4, daughter of Andrea and Eric Harbaugh, Edgewood, shows one of the signs made by Kendrick Products to boost spirits during the current pandemic.

By Pam Reinig

Register Editor

What do you get when you cross a graphic designer with a production manager both of whom committed to making people smile during this uncertain time? You get a series of creative yard signs with messages reminding people to stay strong, wash their hands and think positive thoughts.

The signs are the brainchild of Kerra Boriskey, production manager at Kendrick Home and Shimleee, both located in Edgewood.

“I wanted to do something that would encourage people to feel hopeful and make them laugh at a time when many are feeling scared or uncertain,” explained Boriskey. “Morgan Dams, a member of our Kendrick Home design and sales team, had an idea of printing designs on yard signs and putting them up throughout the community.”

Tue
21
Apr

Positive COVID-19 cases at 3,159

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/21/2020 - 10:08

As the Register went to press, the Iowa Department of Public Health was reporting 3,159 positive cases of COVID-19.  Almost 22,600 people have tested negative.  The total number of deaths attributed to the virus is 79.  IDPH updates their figures daily on their website  Clayton County has reported 7 positive cases and 1 death.  The Clayton County figures have not changed since April 11.  214 Iowans were hospitalized as of press time, 91 in an ICU unit and 58 on ventilatiors.  The state has 4,402 hospital beds, 552 ICU beds, and 691 ventilators.

Tue
21
Apr

Pews are full at Elgin Church

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/21/2020 - 09:44

The pews at Illyria Community Church, Elgin are filled with self-portraits of congregation members. Photo by Mark Reinig

 

By Pam Reinig

Although churches have been closed since late March I have “seen” the members of my congregation weekly—and not once have we defied the governor’s order prohibiting large gatherings.

            I am pastor of Illyria Community Church in Elgin, which is home to some of the area’s most caring and clever people. I’ve been live streaming our Sunday services and mid-week Christian Ed class for four weeks as part of our commitment to stay connected even as COVID-19 keeps us apart.

Mon
13
Apr

A sign for the times

Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/13/2020 - 16:23

A sign for the times

Ketaki Poyekar, Elkader, created a colorful yard sign to acknowledge the efforts of healthcare workers, postal carriers, law enforcement personnel, grocery store employees and others working on the frontlines during the COVID pandemic.  The initial run of 40 yard signs sold out immediately.  Coffee mugs are also available.

Register Photo by Pam Reinig

 

 

Mon
13
Apr

Central gears up for continuous learning

Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/13/2020 - 16:13

By Pam Reinig, Register Editor

With Central Schools closed through April 30 and its students hunkered down at home, reading specialist Liz Tuecke has turned to video clips to keep kindergartners and first graders from falling behind. The energetic and creative Tuecke has already posted several videos using a fence line, an office chair, and even her collection of reading glasses as props. Assisting in her productions are her husband, Joe, who uses his smart phone to film the videos, and her Central colleague Jarod Bormann, who’s done some editing.

“In the time we’ve been out of school, I’ve taped 12 videos and have plans to tape 12 more,” said Tuecke. “They’ve intentionally been kept short so students can view them for quick review and move on, or visit them over and over.”

Tue
07
Apr

Retooling to make protective devices

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/07/2020 - 16:17

Fire Farm owner Adam Pollock wears the face shield he has designed for mass production.

By Pam Reinig, Register Editor

An Elkader business is shifting gears to make equipment to help minimize the spread of COVID-19.

Fire Farm Lighting, a custom lighting design and manufacturing company, is ramping up to make intubation boxes and face shields for use by frontline healthcare workers and others who are at high risk for exposure to the virus. The design, development and approval process took less than a week to accomplish.

“For the intubation boxes, we’ve formed a partnership with Cope Plastics out of Cedar Rapids,” said Fire Farm owner Adam Pollock. “They’ll take orders and provide materials, and we’ll deliver the finished product.”

Tue
31
Mar

Three area groups receive Aureon grants

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/31/2020 - 11:48

Clayton County Conservation Board was one of three area groups receiving a recent Aureon Charity Grant. Pictured are, left to right: Bill Meyer, Aureon; Jenna Pollock, Clayton County Conservation; and Sara Hertrampf, Alpine Communications.

Mar-Mac Police Department received $1,500.00 to purchase new portable radios for the officers.

 

Aureon is pleased to announce that an Aureon Charity Grant has been awarded to area non-profit organizations in Northeast Iowa. The grants were presented in conjunction with Alpine Communications who sponsored the grant applications. Upon reviewing an abundance of applications, the Aureon Charity Grant Committee delegated funds to projects committed to the betterment of local Iowa communities.

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