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David Scott

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/17/2023 - 14:37

Commander (Ret) David Scott, 85 of McGregor, passed away on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023. He was a great man with an even bigger soul.

Wed

Jan

Baseball has no offseason at The Rake

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 13:20

Baseball and softball have no offseason at The Rake. Jeremy Schellhorn opened the academy last year, converting a former greenhouse space at his Monona business, Outdoor Creations Landscape and Garden Center, into an area perfect for hitting and pitching. Artificial turf helps simulate the playing surface while fielding grounders. He’s pictured with son Jacob, who’s also an integral part of The Rake. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

The Rake offers private lessons as well as clinics and camps—all of which teach the baseball and softball fundamentals. Camps the week of winter break, for example, included daily sessions on aspects like pitching, catching, defense and hitting.

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

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Jan

$2.5M in ARPA funds obligated in Clayton County so far

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 13:18

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

Wed

Jan

Schlee is first Bulldog to earn bowling scholarship

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 13:14

MFL MarMac senior Austin Schlee—pictured with his family and coach Gregg Haden—last week signed a letter of intent to bowl at Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge. He is the first student in MFL MarMac history to receive a bowling scholarship. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

Wed

Jan

New interpretive displays are part of larger Wetlands Centre goals

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 13:13

The Driftless Area Wetlands Centre in Marquette has completed phase one of a plan to add more interpretive displays at the facility. Director Alicia Mullarkey is pictured with displays on the north wall of the nature center that explain wetlands as well as the importance of the Wetlands Centre site and its restoration. Northeast Iowa Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) also helped the Wetlands Centre develop a cohesive interpretive master plan for upcoming phases. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

Wed

Jan

Ribbon cut on Monona’s new Kwik Star convenience store

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 13:11

Kwik Trip, Inc., company leaders, store employees and Monona city officials gathered to celebrate the ribbon cutting at Monona’s new Kwik Star Jan. 5. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

Kwik Trip, Inc. CEO and chairman of the board of directors, Scott Zietlow, was one of several people who spoke at the ribbon cutting event.

Robin Jones, food service district leader, spoke about her growth within Kwik Trip since starting with the company over 20 years ago.

Monona Fire Chief Dave Smith accepted a $1,000 donation at the ribbon cutting. Presenting the check were store leader Kristen Earles and ASLs Michael Rubendall and Doreen Bries.

Another $1,000 donation went to MFL MarMac High School's Caring Closet. It was presented by ASLs Michael Rubendall and Doreen Bries and store leader Kristen Earles to MFL MarMac guidance counselor Abbey Cottrell.

This “Generation 3” store has a fresh look that incorporates a softer color scheme and, at 9,500 square feet, is also larger than its predecessor. It has more of a market and grocery type feel, along with a sitting area, self checkouts, a car wash, additional gas pumps and more parking spaces for semis.

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

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Jan

New semester brings new teaching staff at MFL MarMac

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 13:06

The new semester brings three new staff members to MFL MarMac High School. Patrick Carew (left) has a one-month practicum in choir and Carter Harris is student teaching in science, while Kaleb Krzyszton joins the district as a band director. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

Wed

Jan

As graduation looms, students are encouraged to fill out FAFSA

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 13:04

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

Wed

Jan

Turnovers remain an issue for Warriors in recent conference losses

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 11:08

Vaughn Zittergruen tries to work around a Bulldog defender in last week’s Upper Iowa Conference match-up. (Photos by Bev Hamann)

Tate Berns defends an MFL MarMac player during Central’s Jan. 6 loss.

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

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Jan

MFL MarMac girls start 2023 with 1-1 week

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 11:06

Grace Anderson continued to lead the Bulldogs in scoring last week, totaling 27 points against South Winn and 12 versus Central. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

Brooklynn Moon scored 12 points—nine of which came from three-point range—in her return to the lineup last week. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to lift MFL MarMac over Central in a 63-47 loss.