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01
May

Kathleen Conboy Dougherty

Kathleen Conboy Dougherty died at St. Crispin Living Community, Red Wing, Minn., on April 15, 2020, after a brief illness. She was born in Volga City, the daughter of John (Jack) Conboy and Anna Samp Conboy on July 6, 1923. At the age of 11, they moved to Strawberry Point, and she graduated from that high school in 1940.

Tue
28
Apr

Some businesses re-opening Friday

     By Pam Reinig                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Register  Editor                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

     Beginning Friday in Clayton County, you can enjoy a sit-down meal, pick up a bouquet of fresh flowers or purchase a new outfit—but you still can’t get a haircut.

Tue
28
Apr

Retiring editor remembers top stories


Hundreds of people rushed to lower Main Street, Elkader, in August 2016 to fill sandbags used to build a 7-foot wall to keep back floodwaters.

 

Tue
28
Apr

Register, Times merge next week

 

Mon
27
Apr

Craig Alan Ruegnitz

Craig Alan Ruegnitz, 64, of Elkport, IA, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 24, 1955, in Edgewood IA, the son of Gene and Jean (Tinkey) Ruegnitz.

Tue
21
Apr

Lifting spirits with inspiring messages


Norah Harbaugh, 4, daughter of Andrea and Eric Harbaugh, Edgewood, shows one of the signs made by Kendrick Products to boost spirits during the current pandemic.

By Pam Reinig

Register Editor

What do you get when you cross a graphic designer with a production manager both of whom committed to making people smile during this uncertain time? You get a series of creative yard signs with messages reminding people to stay strong, wash their hands and think positive thoughts.

The signs are the brainchild of Kerra Boriskey, production manager at Kendrick Home and Shimleee, both located in Edgewood.

“I wanted to do something that would encourage people to feel hopeful and make them laugh at a time when many are feeling scared or uncertain,” explained Boriskey. “Morgan Dams, a member of our Kendrick Home design and sales team, had an idea of printing designs on yard signs and putting them up throughout the community.”

Tue
21
Apr

Positive COVID-19 cases at 3,159

As the Register went to press, the Iowa Department of Public Health was reporting 3,159 positive cases of COVID-19.  Almost 22,600 people have tested negative.  The total number of deaths attributed to the virus is 79.  IDPH updates their figures daily on their website  Clayton County has reported 7 positive cases and 1 death.  The Clayton County figures have not changed since April 11.  214 Iowans were hospitalized as of press time, 91 in an ICU unit and 58 on ventilatiors.  The state has 4,402 hospital beds, 552 ICU beds, and 691 ventilators.

Tue
21
Apr

Pews are full at Elgin Church


The pews at Illyria Community Church, Elgin are filled with self-portraits of congregation members. Photo by Mark Reinig

 

By Pam Reinig

Although churches have been closed since late March I have “seen” the members of my congregation weekly—and not once have we defied the governor’s order prohibiting large gatherings.

            I am pastor of Illyria Community Church in Elgin, which is home to some of the area’s most caring and clever people. I’ve been live streaming our Sunday services and mid-week Christian Ed class for four weeks as part of our commitment to stay connected even as COVID-19 keeps us apart.

Tue
21
Apr

Beverly J. Kelly

     Beverly J. Kelly, 86, of Prairie du Chien, WI, formerly of Elkader, IA died Sunday, April 12, 2020, at the Guttenberg Care Center in Guttenberg, Iowa.

     Surviving Beverly is her grandson, Scott (Becky) Kelly of Guttenberg, Iowa; great-grandchildren, Alisha, Trevor, Dustin and Kayla. Bev was preceded in death by her husband, Alto Kelly; her two children, Deborah Kelly and Randy Kelly; her parents, Earl and Mildred Sterling and her special aunt Esther Goering.

Mon
13
Apr

A sign for the times


A sign for the times

Ketaki Poyekar, Elkader, created a colorful yard sign to acknowledge the efforts of healthcare workers, postal carriers, law enforcement personnel, grocery store employees and others working on the frontlines during the COVID pandemic.  The initial run of 40 yard signs sold out immediately.  Coffee mugs are also available.

Register Photo by Pam Reinig

 

 

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