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Tue
03
Nov

Stout defense, physical run game propel MFL MarMac past Ed-Co


MFL MarMac’s ground game was one reason for the team’s 22-14 win over Edgewood-Colesburg on Oct. 30. The Bulldogs combined for 357 rushing yards, including 154 yards and a touchdown from fullback Gabe McGeough (22)—an effort that put him over 1,000 yards on the season. Running back Cullen McShane had already hit that mark, meaning MFL MarMac has a pair of 1,000-yard rushers for the first time in school history. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

“Our backs ran hard,” against Ed-Co, said MFL MarMac head coach Dan Anderson, “and the linemen were firing off and doing enough to hold their blocks against a fast, physical team.” Hunter Meyer, shown here blocking for running back Cullen McShane, was part of that effort.

The Bulldog defense, including freshman Wyatt Powell, limited the impact of Ed-Co’s all-state-caliber quarterback Parker Rochford.

Cullen McShane (left) and Gabe McGeough celebrated the victory with a handshake.

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

The MFL MarMac football team extended its playoff run Oct. 30, using the combination of a stellar defensive effort and physical run game to defeat Edgewood-Colesburg 22-14.

“These are the exciting ones you remember,” said head coach Dan Anderson. “We knew it would be a good game that, if everyone played well, it would be a one-score game. And it was.”

“Too bad one team had to be done,” he added. “These are two really good football teams. I have a little empathy—we’ve been here before. We know what it feels like and it hurts.”

Tue
03
Nov

Grau participates in state cross country meet


Clare Grau (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

MFL MarMac freshman Clare Grau competed in the state cross country meet at Lakeside Golf Course in Fort Dodge on Oct. 31, finishing 43rd in the Class 1A race.

She was MFL MarMac’s first cross country athlete to run at state in six years.

“I couldn’t be more proud of her,” said head coach Eric Koenig. “She ran a 21:34 and placed 43rd out of 152 of the top runners in Class 1A in the state. That’s nothing to hang your head about.”

Tue
03
Nov

Pensel, Wille earn all-conference honorable mention recognition


Ava Pensel

Maddy Wille

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

Two Central volleyball players—Ava Pensel and Maddy Wille—have received Upper Iowa Conference all-conference honorable mentions.

On the season, Pensel played in 23 matches and started 18 of them, and was the driving force on the offense, leading the team in assists, with 222, and kills, with 27. She also shined defensively, tying for second on the team with seven blocks and coming in third in digs, with 66. When it came to serving, no one did it better than Pensel, who led the Warriors in attempts (193), serve success (165) and serve aces (36). Her 85.5 percent serve efficiency was one of the highest marks on the team. 

Tue
03
Nov

Five Bulldogs are UIC all-conference volleyball selections


Riley Moreland

Lexy Johnson

Kayden Gillitzer

Lakota Morrissey

Grace Anderson (right)

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

Five MFL MarMac volleyball players have earned Upper Iowa Conference (UIC) all-conference honors. Riley Moreland and Lexy Johnson were both named to the first team and Kayden Gillitzer to the second team, while Lakota Morrissey and Grace Anderson picked up honorable mention nods.

Thu
29
Oct

Kay M. Troester

Kay Melinda Troester, 71, of Elkader, died Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, surrounded by her family due to complications from cancer. She was born on April 21, 1949, in rural Edgewood, to Kenneth and Maxine (Otterbeck) Weyant.  

On April 20, 1968, Kay was united in marriage to Richard Troester of Elkader. For over 40 years, they farmed together and raised registered Guernsey cattle. After retiring and moving to town, Kay enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, traveling to Virginia, going to her grandchildren’s ball games, watching the Iowa Hawkeyes and tending to her flowers.

Thu
29
Oct

Marjorie E. 'Marge' Hamann

Marjorie E. (Burlingame) Hamann (Marge) died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at 98 years of age.

Marge was born May 7, 1922, to Edward Burlingame Sr. and Elisabeth (Deringer) Burlingame in Elkader. She was one of seven children, raised by a serious shopkeeper and a hard-working mother. As a child living through the economic depression, she enjoyed the simple pleasure of play especially with her younger sister Ruth. Life centered on the support of friends and family through Catholic school and church activities.

Tue
27
Oct

At MFL MarMac, there's still music behind the mask


Even during a pandemic, the show must go on. That’s the case at MFL MarMac, where music students are continuing to showcase their talents while practicing health and safety measures. For band members like Marlene Franzen, that includes wearing playing masks and equipping their instruments with bell covers. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

Choral members are required to wear face coverings. Middle school students are shown here wearing shields, which had mixed reviews. “They really bounce the sound right back at you,” said teacher Jaydeane Berns. Now, students have transitioned to masks. (Submitted photo)

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

Even during a pandemic, the show must go on. That’s the case at MFL MarMac, where music students are continuing to showcase their talents while practicing health and safety measures.

At the start of the school year, choral director Jaydeane Berns and band director Kaitlyn Strock weren’t certain they’d even get to do that much. COVID-19 is primarily transmitted from person to person through respiratory droplets—posing a challenge for activities like singing and playing an instrument.

Tue
27
Oct

Ahead of election, Garms talks voting, safety measures

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

With the Nov. 3 general election less than a week away, the Times-Register interviewed Clayton County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections Jennifer Garms about voting, ballots and election integrity. 

Q: What methods of voting are available in Clayton County other than in-person? (Due to the timing of the article, Garms) did not speak to absentee by mail. 

Tue
27
Oct

Clayton County Election Day Voters Guide

The Times-Register has put together an Election Day Voters Guide, informing Clayton County voters on the who, when, where and why of voting for the Nov. 3 general election.


When do I vote?

In-person voting for the general election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Polling places will open at 7 a.m. and close at 9 p.m. Pre-registered voters are required to provide identification at the polling place. Voters who are not pre-registered must also provide proof of residence. 

Tue
27
Oct

Elkader police officer receives Meritorious Service Medal


Elkader police officer Adam DeShaw (center) recently accepted a Meritorious Service Medal for actions he took on the night of Aug. 20, 2018, while a deputy with the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office in Colorado. Capt. Steven Rolen (left) from the Detention Services Bureau in Centennial, Colo., presented the medal to DeShaw. Sgt. Matthew Davis also made the trip from Colorado to honor DeShaw. (Submitted photo)

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

Elkader police officer Adam DeShaw recently accepted a Meritorious Service Medal at a small ceremony at city hall for actions he took on the night of Aug. 20, 2018, while a deputy with the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office in Colorado. 

On that night, DeShaw, along with other law enforcement agencies and personnel, responded to a “shots fired” call in which officer Cory Sack of the Cherry Hills Village Police Department had been wounded, shot in the left leg and right foot after responding to a home invasion robbery. 

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