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Sep

Central volleyball falls to 0-7

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/08/2020 - 12:59

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

The Central Warriors volleyball team wrapped up the Midland Tournament on Sept. 5. They entered the tournament 0-3 on the season, and the struggles continued.

In match one, they took on the Cascade Cougars, dropping both sets, 21-5 and 21-11.

The team had five kills on 41 attempts, and was led by Kaitlyn Wiley with three. Ava Pensel earned the team’s four assists. In total, Central netted one ace serve on 17 serve attempts, with an 88.2 percent serve efficiency.

On defense, they scored 15 digs, seven of which went to Maddie Wille.

Tue

Sep

New Hampton, Turkey Valley too much for Bulldogs

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/08/2020 - 12:58

The MFL MarMac volleyball team dropped to 0-3 last week, following losses to New Hampton and host Turkey Valley at a triangular on Sept. 1

The Bulldogs were swept by New Hampton, 2-0, in the first game, with set scores of 25-19 and 25-17.

In the second game, MFL MarMac fell to Turkey valley 2-1. The match-up started off well for the Bulldogs, who won the first set 25-17—their first set victory this season. They struggled to keep the momentum going in the final two, though, losing 25-14 and 15-12.

MFL MarMac will participate in another triangular this week, taking on West Central and host Maquoketa Valley on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Tue

Sep

From wood and resin: Artist uses lathe to create beautiful pieces

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/01/2020 - 13:16

With wood and resin as a base, Monona artist Ryan Chambers uses a lathe to form the materials into beautiful, curved objects like bowls, vases and pots. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

Creativity manifests itself differently for each person—just ask Ryan Chambers.

“I can’t draw a stick person,” he joked, “but I can make something out of wood or resin.”

With the materials as a base, the Monona artist, who began exhibiting at McGregor’s Left Bank Shop and Gallery earlier this year, uses a lathe to form them into beautiful, curved objects like bowls, vases and pots. He’s even developed custom items like duck calls and rings.

It all started around five years ago, with a woodturning interest and some instructional YouTube videos.

Tue

Sep

Main Street Elkader takes community pulse poll

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/01/2020 - 13:05

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

As the community will at some point attempt to navigate the world post-COVID-19, Main Street Elkader, in conjunction with Main Street Iowa, recently conducted a pulse poll survey as a way to “gauge community readiness, aid recovery efforts, and guide business and organizations with next steps,” according to Kate Lower, executive director of Main Street Elkader.

The feedback from the poll, which was sent out via email and on social media platforms, providing a random sampling of participants, will also be used by the Main Street Economic Vitality Committee to assist in making decisions “regarding events, business recruitment, and marketing efforts,” Lower added.

Tue

Sep

Census enumerators traveling Clayton County to assure residents are counted

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/01/2020 - 13:03

Joan Burns, who’s based in McGregor, is one of at least a dozen Census enumerators traveling around Clayton County to assure residents are counted. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

If you haven’t responded to the 2020 U.S. Census, you’ll soon have a visitor knocking at your door—if you haven’t already.

Joan Burns, who’s based in McGregor, is one of at least a dozen enumerators traveling around Clayton County to assure residents are counted.

“It’s easy and doesn’t take much time,” she stressed. “And it’s so important. The trade-off is increased federal funding at the local, county and state levels for roads, social services, hospitals and schools. It also reallocates members of the U.S. House of Representatives.”

Tue

Sep

Elkader Council overrides mayoral veto on Carter Street, talks chickens

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/01/2020 - 12:58

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

The recent Elkader City Council meeting had a touch of déjà vu as Carter Street was back on the agenda after having seemingly cleared the necessary hurdle of approval at the previous meeting, when the council approved the street width of 28 feet and the sidewalk width of four-feet.

However, a surprise veto by Mayor Josh Pope created a new round of debate and questions, though none of them from residents, who were no longer allowed to make comments on the issue, because, as Pope said, “They’d already been made.”

Tue

Sep

CAMPAIGNING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: Kayla Koether (D), House District 55

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/01/2020 - 12:56

Kayla Koether

In the midst of an election year, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted how political candidates typically connect with voters. Over the next few weeks, the Times-Register will share how some local candidates have adapted—how they’re “meeting” constituents and continuing to share their ideas.

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

It was never the logical progression for the northeast Iowa native—politics and running for office, that is. But Kayla Koether, after losing by nine votes in a controversial defeat in 2018 that saw absentee ballots go uncounted, is once again challenging for the Iowa House, District 55.

Tue

Sep

Marquette, McGregor will host slate of activities Labor Day weekend

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/01/2020 - 12:55

Events will include boat parade Saturday evening

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

McGregor and Marquette will host a slate of activities this weekend, in celebration of the Labor Day holiday.

It will include the return of Marquette’s Flea Market under the Bridge. Peruse the unique selection of arts, crafts and collectibles from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, Sept. 5-7.

Tue

Sep

MFL MarMac rolls to record-breaking 65-28 win over Maquoketa Valley

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/01/2020 - 11:16

Whether it was offense, defense or special teams, Cullen McShane did it all for the Bulldogs in the 65-28 win over Maquoketa Valley Friday night. The junior scored two rushing touchdowns for MFL MarMac, in addition to blocking a punt and recovering a fumble that were both taken to the end zone. Here, he gets a block from lineman Josh Reichard. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

Wing back Karter Decker carried the ball five times for the Bulldogs, accumulating 43 yards and a touchdown. He also returned a kickoff 68 yards for a touchdown.

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

The MFL MarMac football team rolled to a 65-28 victory over visiting Maquoketa Valley in the season opener Aug. 28—a school record for points scored in a game.

“I believed in my guys, believed we were going to win,” acknowledged head coach Dan Anderson. “But if you would’ve said we were going to put 65 points on the board in the first one of the year, I would’ve said, ‘Yeah, I don’t think that’s going to happen.’”

“We didn’t make the mistakes,” he said. “That team we played is a better football team than that. They made some mistakes and we capitalized on them.”

Tue

Sep

Bulldogs drop first game to Cascade

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/01/2020 - 11:14

Riley Moreland denied a Cougar attack at the net during MFL MarMac’s season opener on Aug. 25. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

With 16 digs, libero Lexy Johnson was a strong back row presence for the Bulldogs in the 3-0 loss.

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

The MFL MarMac volleyball team lost its season-opening game to Cascade, 3-0, on Aug. 25. The first set was the closest of the match, with the Bulldogs falling 25-21. However, haunted by service errors and some strong serving on the Cougars’ part, MFL MarMac dropped the following two sets 25-18 and 25-8, respectively.

Junior Riley Moreland had two kills and two blocks for the Bulldogs, in addition to eight digs. Senior Kayden Gillitzer was also key at the net, with two kills and one block. Senior Lexy Johnson led the team with 16 digs, while Abby Schellhorn and Miranda Lang each picked up eight.

The Bulldogs will look to earn their first win of the season on Tuesday, Sept. 1, in a triangular at Turkey Valley.

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