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20
Oct

Elkader Council approves proposal to fix Turkey River dam


The Elkader City Council has approved a proposal from Mobile Track Solutions to replace a broken gate on the Turkey River dam. The gate, which is one of three (the other two were replaced with concrete in the 1990s and are still structurally sound), was damaged during flooding. (Photo by Willis Patenaude)

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

“A big dam project!”

That’s how Parker Klingman’s presentation began at the most recent Elkader City Council meeting regarding how to fix the broken dam above the Keystone Bridge. 

The dam has a storied history, having been built by one of the town’s founders, and should be a source of pride and a scenic highlight for the community. But, currently, it stands in a sort of shabby disrepute. 

Tue
20
Oct

Masks now expected at MFL MarMac when social distancing isn’t possible

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

MFL MarMac now has the expectation that students will wear face coverings when they cannot social distance—meaning within six feet of anyone else for more than 15 minutes. The school board approved the new policy at its Oct. 12 meeting.

The change comes with the recent recommendation by the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) that states close contacts of COVID-19 positive cases will no longer need to quarantine for 14 days if a face covering was consistently worn by both people during the exposure.

In addition, face coverings will continue to be worn on school buses, and the district expects masks to be worn during sporting events when social distancing cannot be done.

Tue
20
Oct

New book shares White Springs history


Doris Barrette has written a book about White Springs Supper Club that also highlights her mother, Ethel Mann, and touches on some of her own life story. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

The history of White Springs Supper Club is coming to life through a new book penned by Doris Barrette, who grew up at the iconic McGregor establishment, washing dishes and peeling potatoes as a girl, then later waiting tables and serving drinks. Her mother, Ethel Mann, helped run the Springs from 1949 until her death in 2004.

Barrette decided to write the book at the urging of her niece and the ladies at the Hair Hut, in Marquette, where she gets her hair done.

“I never expected to write a book,” she admitted, “but wherever I went, people would talk about the Springs. And I’m the only one who knows the real history.”

Tue
20
Oct

Meet the Candidates: State Senate District 28

Republican Mike Klimesh and Democrat Matt Tapscott will face off in the Nov. 3 general election for the opportunity to represent District 28 in the Iowa State Senate. Michael Breitbach, who has held the seat since 2013, is retiring. District 28 includes all of Allamakee and Clayton counties, as well as most of Winneshiek County and northern Fayette County. Klimesh and Tapscott recently shared their thoughts on key issues with Times-Register reporter Willis Patenaude.


Mike Klimesh

Tue
20
Oct

Marquette considers stiffening fines for parking violations

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

The Marquette Council is considering stiffening fines for parking violations in the city—particularly when people park on the dike.

“This came up because, during a busy holiday, if you go down to the marina, the dike is parked full of vehicles and trailers. They’re parked right in front of the sign that says ‘no parking on the dike,’” said mayor Steve Weipert at the council’s Oct. 13 meeting. “They’re not allowed to park there because it protects the city, and you can’t be digging it up.”

Tue
20
Oct

Meet the Candidates: Clayton County Board of Supervisors

In the Nov. 3 general election, Republican incumbent Ray Peterson and Democratic challenger Lester Simons will battle to fill one open seat on the Clayton County Board of Supervisors. The winner will serve a four-year term. Times-Register reporter Willis Patenaude recently contacted the candidates to gauge their thoughts on key county issues.


Ray Peterson

Ray Peterson was first elected to the Clayton County Board of Supervisors in 2016, and currently serves as the board’s chairperson. 

Despite numerous requests for an interview or written comments over the past month, Peterson provided no responses to questions posed by the Times-Register.

Tue
20
Oct

Energy District lunch and learn event talks climate change in Elkader, Midwest

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

A recent virtual lunch and learn event organized by the Clayton County Energy District featured a discussion with Howard County Energy District Director and Cresco City Councilperson Amy Bouska on weather patterns and climate change locally and in the Midwest in general. The event was meant to educate attendees on the impact climate change is currently having and the future ramifications if left unchecked. 

Tue
20
Oct

MFL MarMac cruises past Postville 70-7 in playoff opener


Bulldogs Logan Brown (right) and Tristen Koehn pave the way for runner Bryce Radloff in MFL MarMac’s 70-7 win over Postville on Oct. 16. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

Cole Allert chases down the Postville runner.

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

The MFL MarMac football team cruised through its first-round playoff game on Oct. 16, defeating winless Postville 70-7.

The game was a re-match of the final week of the regular season, when the Bulldogs won 60-0 despite a slow start.

Tue
20
Oct

Central volleyball has tough week


Central’s Brandy Beatty digs out a ball during a game last week. (Photos by Bev Hamann)

Warrior Chelsia Larson attempts a kill.

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

The Central volleyball team suffered another winless stretch last week, dropping both matches—one a hard-fought back and forth battle against Postville and the other in straight sets against Turkey Valley. 

Against 3-14 Postville on Oct. 13, the Warriors lost each of the first two sets by 25-23 scores before digging deep to pull out the next two sets 25-11 and 25-17). However, they succumbed in the fifth, losing 15-12. It was a competitive match and one of the Warriors’ best statistically of the season. 

Tue
20
Oct

Central cross country performs well at conference meet


Hannah Asche finished sixth at the Upper Iowa Conference meet with a time of 21:11, which was a season and course best. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

Delaney Scherf achieved all-conference status with a 13th-place finish.

Corey Weber received honorable mention all-conference after finishing 21st.

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

When it comes to success, the Warriors cross-country team proved, once again, in the Upper Iowa Conference meet at North Fayette Valley, that they are no strangers to it. 

The varsity girls put on a performance, with five runners finishing in the top 25 and producing a plethora of course and season best times. Hannah Asche and Delaney Scherf led the way, with Asche finishing sixth with a time of 21:11, which was a season and course best. Scherf was close behind in 13th with a 22:18, a course best. Both girls achieved all-conference status. 

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