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Tue
03
Nov

Stiemke joins McGregor Public Library as new children’s librarian

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/03/2020 - 14:29

Luana Stiemke has joined the McGregor Public Library as its new children’s librarian. She hopes to incorporate a variety of books, as well as music, into programming. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

Luana Stiemke has joined the McGregor Public Library as its new children’s librarian. Stiemke takes over for Jane Lundquist, who retired last month after 15 years in the position.

The job is a perfect fit for Stiemke, who has a varied background that includes time as a teacher, daycare provider and parks and recreation employee.

“I was an assistant children’s librarian in Sparta, Wis., in the 1990s,” she said, “and it was one of my favorite jobs.”

Tue
03
Nov

Local Veterans Day observances planned

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/03/2020 - 14:27

Despite the pandemic, area schools and organizations are still finding ways to honor local service members this Veterans Day. Listed below are events that were shared with the Times-Register.

MFL MarMac Community School

Join MFL MarMac for its annual Veterans Day Program, celebrated this year in a virtual setting. The event will premiere on the MFL MarMac YouTube and Facebook pages at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10. After that, it will be available to watch any time.

The pre-recorded video will include the singing of the national anthem by the MFL MarMac senior choir ladies and a performance of “Song for the Mira” by the MFL MarMac choir. 

Tue
03
Nov

Elkader Council discusses downtown snow removal rate

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/03/2020 - 14:21

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

The highlight of Elkader’s recent city council meeting was the topic of snow removal and whether to raise the rate and by how much. 

Currently, it costs $1 per lineal foot to remove the snow off downtown sidewalks during times of heavy accumulation, typically two inches or more. One city council member declared this to be “a good deal,” but during the meeting, members discussed raising it. While $2 was suggested, they settled on $1.50. 

Tue
03
Nov

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

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/03/2020 - 14:20

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

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/03/2020 - 14:15

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

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/03/2020 - 14:10

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

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/03/2020 - 14:04

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

Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 15:52

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

Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 15:51

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

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 14:34

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.

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