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Sep

A look back: St. Joseph's Catholic Church celebrates 175 years

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/10/2024 - 14:45

St. Joseph Catholic Church in Elkader will celebrate its 175th anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 15, with a special worship at 10 a.m. A lunch will follow in the parish hall with a history presentation by David Beck at 1 p.m. (Photos by Willis Patenaude)

The first stone church, or “Rock Church,” used by St. Joseph’s parishioners was built in 1856. It is now used as a gathering place for social events.

One historical artifact displayed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church is an old press used to make communion bread. It was salvaged from an old dumpsite by Werner Fassbinder, who came to Elkader in 1930 and was a lifelong member of St. Joseph’s.

This statue of St. Francis was donated by a parishioner and is believed to have survived World War II in a cave.

By Willis Patenaude | Times-Register

Tue

Sep

New Wetlands Centre program aims to engage people with memory loss and their caregivers

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/10/2024 - 14:42

Starting Sept. 17, the Driftless Area Wetlands Centre in Marquette will offer a monthly creative engagement program for people with early- to mid-stage memory loss and their caregivers. The 90-minute SPARK! programs will have a different theme each month, emphasizing hands-on activities and engaging all the senses. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

Tue

Sep

Proposed condo project poses infrastructure and parking conundrum for McGregor

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/10/2024 - 14:41

With the proposed construction of riverfront condos, the city of McGregor will likely have to raise Front Street, the area on the right side of the photo along the railroad tracks that is almost entirely parking lot. This could mean the loss of half the parking in the area, according to city officials. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

Tue

Sep

Upgrades make MFL MarMac gym more attractive, usable

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/10/2024 - 14:38

Upgrades to the MFL MarMac high school gym over the summer have transformed it into a more attractive and usable space. Major changes included removing the stage and relocating the scorer’s table and player benches to the visitor side of the gym—a move that frees up seating. (Photo courtesy of Erik Peterson)

A new roll down curtain can lower to where the stage edge was, creating a divide for a smaller area that elementary P.E. or sports practices can utilize. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

Tue

Sep

With new owner, a new era of fun begins at Bridge Street Boutique

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/10/2024 - 14:36

New owner of Bridge Street Boutique and Gifts, Susan Glawe, officially opened the doors as the new face of the store on Sept. 3. (Photo by Willis Patenaude)

By Willis Patenaude | Times-Register

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Sep