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08
Dec

Lorraine R. Ayers

Lorraine Ruth Ayers, 86, of McGregor, passed away on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, at Great River Care Center in McGregor. Lorraine was born June 30, 1934 to Elmer and Elsie (Schave) Brainard in Frankville, and attended school in Postville.  

Lorraine was united in marriage with LaVern Ayers on Nov. 15, 1952. Throughout the years, she worked as a CNA for Prairie Convalescence Center, Beaumont Group Home and Homeward Bound. Lorraine was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, where she was an organist for many years. When her children were young, Lorraine was a Cub Scout den mother and taught Sunday school. She enjoyed garden canning, bowling on a league, going on trips, dining out and playing cards with friends and family.

Fri
04
Dec

Ashley M. Plagman

Ashley Marie Plagman, 27, of Waukon, died Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, at Gundersen Health in La Crosse, Wis. She was born Sept. 20, 1993, to Peter and Brenda (Potter) Plagman in Elkader. Ashley graduated from Postville High School in 2012, where she participated in cross country, basketball, volleyball and cheerleading. She was also in the talented and gifted program, Upward Bound, at Luther in Decorah. Ashley continued her education at NEICC and NIACC.

Fri
04
Dec

Leo J. Schaefers

Leo Joseph Schaefers, 93, of McGregor, died on Tuesday, Dec. 1, at Veterans Memorial Hospital, Waukon. Leo was born on Dec. 4, 1926, in Garnavillo, to Casper and Mary (Lucher) Schaefers. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph Catholic Church and also attended St. Joseph Catholic School in Garnavillo. 

Fri
04
Dec

Lila E. Schellhammer Weipert

Lila Eleanor Schellhammer Weipert, 89, of McGregor, died Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, at Great River Care Center in McGregor. She was born April 3, 1931, to George and Minnie (Uren) Schellhammer in Lansing. Lila attended country school and later earned her G.E.D.

On Nov. 13, 1947, Lila was united in marriage with Francis Weipert in Lansing.

Lila was known for baking pies, bread and cookies. She enjoyed watching the Hawkeyes, Green Bay Packers and Chicago Cubs. Her favorite pastime was spending time with family.

Fri
04
Dec

Laura R. Scott

Laura R. Scott, 70, died Nov. 22, 2020, peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family. She put up a long, courageous fight against breast cancer. Laura was from Elkader, but had been a longtime Cedar Rapids resident. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in education from Upper Iowa University and was employed with the College Community School District as a school teacher for 13 years before she retired in 2013. She was also an active member of First Assembly of God Church in Cedar Rapids, where she was a Sunday school teacher and actively involved with the youth programs. Laura loved spending time with her family whenever possible and couldn’t wait to have her grandkids over so she could spoil them. We were truly blessed to have such a warm and loving person in our lives.  She will be missed! 

Fri
04
Dec

Olga M. Corlett

Olga Mae Corlett, 88 of McGregor, entered the gates of heaven Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, at Great River Care Center in McGregor. Olga Mae was born April 5, 1932, to Ernest and Sarah Margaret (Halverson) Eggen in McGregor. She was raised in Sny Magill where she attended school before graduating from McGregor High School in 1949. 

Olga was united in marriage with Ralph J. Corlett on Oct. 1, 1949, at First Lutheran Church in McGregor. The two then took over the homestead in Sny Magill where they raised 10 children together. 

Tue
01
Dec

Plans in the works to redevelop McGregor’s Masonic Block building


Plans are in the works to redevelop one of McGregor’s most historic downtown structures. Black Swan Developers has proposed a $2.6 million to $2.8 million renovation project for the Masonic Block building at 134-138 Main St., creating commercial/retail space on the first floor and apartments/condos on the two upper floors. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

Plans are in the works to redevelop one of McGregor’s most historic downtown structures. Black Swan Developers has proposed a $2.6 million to $2.8 million renovation project for the Masonic Block building at 134-138 Main St.

Tue
01
Dec

With no Holiday Train, food shelf looking to make up for key monetary and food donations


Last year’s Holiday Train stop in Marquette brought in $9,362.69, including $5,500 from Canadian Pacific Railway, $619 from Casino Queen Marquette and over $3,000 from visitors who placed cash in donation buckets or gave a contribution for cookies and hot chocolate. Nearly 1,800 pounds of food was also collected. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train typically visits Marquette this time of year, bringing its dazzling light display and live music show to a crowd in the marina parking lot. The event also serves as one of the biggest donation campaigns for the Clayton County Food Shelf.

However, this fall, Canadian Pacific announced that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it would not operate the Holiday Train for the first time since its launch in 1999. Although Canadian Pacific has vowed to donate to food banks in communities along its network and host a virtual concert in lieu of the regular program, the move left Clayton County Food Shelf Director Utoni Ruff wondering how she’d compensate for those contributions, especially at a time when demand is greater.

Tue
01
Dec

Althoff brings experience, passion to Main Street Elkader position

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

“It really stands out from any other town to me and is a gem in Clayton County,” the new Elkader Economic Development and Main Street Elkader Director Ashley Althoff said of the town. 

The Clayton County native first fell in love with Elkader as a junior in college at Upper Iowa University, when an internship with Art in the Park brought her to the area. “I automatically felt connected and inspired by it all,” she remembered. 

Tue
01
Dec

Central girls start season with win over Postville


Haley Frieden led Central in scoring, with 24 points, in the 59-41 win over Postville on Nov. 24. (Photos by Bev Hamann)

Delaney Scherf proved effective on the defensive side of the ball, leading the Warriors with five steals.

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

The Central girls basketball season got off to a rousing start last week, with a dominant 59-41 victory over the Postville Pirates. 

Central was led in scoring by Haley Frieden with 24 points, including 16 in the first half. Delaney Scherf had 20 in the game, including 13 in the second half. Other scorers were Lexi Loan with six points, Abby Cummer with four points and Carly Kluesner with three points. Grace Kuehl hit a field goal in the fourth quarter to finish with two points. 

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