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Tue

Apr

Bulldogs continue strong start, break school record in sprint medley relay

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/13/2021 - 10:29

MFL MarMac set a school record in the 800 sprint medley relay at the April 8 meet at Postville. Bryce Radloff, Cullen McShane, Colin Moses (seen here taking the hand off from McShane) and Karter Decker ran the event in 1:39, surpassing the previous record of 1:43.85 set in 2017. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

Karter Decker continued to shine in the sprint events, placing first in both the 100 and 200 meter dashes in the meets at Ed-Co and Postville.

At Postville, Josh Reichard was sixth in the discus with a throw of 112 feet, 6 inches.

Carter Blietz-Bentien was part of MFL MarMac’s 4x800 and 1600 distance medley relays, which both finished third at the Postville meet. Blietz-Bentien also had a good day individually, placing second in the 800 meter run.

On April 8, Victor Breuer had a strong showing for the Bulldogs in the 400, earning fifth place.

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

Tue

Apr

Central boys show improvement in latest track and field meets

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/13/2021 - 10:21

In the April 8 meet at Postville, Central’s Brayden Finley finished third in the 110 meter hurdles with a time of 19.11. He added to his point total in the 400 meter hurdles, coming across the finish line in fifth place with a time of 1:04.91. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

Sabastion Florek hands the baton off to Warrior teammate Lane Orr in the 4x400 relay.

Ryan Schroeder was one of seven Warriors who competed in the shot put at Postville on April 8. He finished 24th in the event.

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

Tue

Apr

Record eight MFL MarMac students nominated for All-State Individual Speech

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/06/2021 - 11:01

A record eight MFL MarMac high school students have been nominated for All-State Individual Speech this year. The selections included (front, left to right) Sydney Moser, Clare Grau, Abby Schellhorn; (back) JJ Lynd, Will Koether, Jaxton Schroeder, Mackenzy Ruff and Shelby Mielke.

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

Tue

Apr

Keystone Bridge rehab project faces delay as bid is rejected

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/06/2021 - 10:58

Elkader’s Keystone Bridge Rehab project will likely be delayed, as the one bid received for the project was rejected by the Iowa DOT when it came in much higher than anticipated.

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

Tue

Apr

Going Places. Here at Home: Katie Ruff

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/06/2021 - 10:52

Katie Ruff

This is one in a series of articles highlighting the latest generation of innovators making a difference in our communities.

Tue

Apr

Monona Hay Days will return June 12

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/06/2021 - 10:49

A group is hard at work planning the return of Hay Days, Monona’s annual summertime celebration, which will be held on Saturday, June 12. Committee members include (left to right) Monona Chamber and Economic Development, Inc. (MCED) Executive Director Rogeta Halvorson, MCED Director Linda Landt, Hay Days Vice-Chair Mary Drahn Baumgardner, Hay Days Chairperson Teresa Graham, MCED President Linda Knockel and Monona resident Sally Bromelkamp. Not pictured is Isaac Brehmer. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

Tue

Apr