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Highlighting Inspiring Women: She gives time and talent

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/04/2026 - 15:51

Amanda Schneider

Throughout March, which is Women’s History Month, the Times-Register is again publishing a series of articles highlighting local women. Whether it’s through their careers, hobbies, volunteer efforts or unique personalities, these women have inspired others.

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Group is fighting Journey in Faith restructuring

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/04/2026 - 15:44

Seventy-five people representing 13 parishes attended a meeting in Elkport on Feb. 25 that was led by Save Our Churches, Save Our Communities, a group disputing the Archdiocese of Dubuque’s proposed Journey in Faith plan that would restructure Catholic parishes and limit or end masses at some churches. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

Over 70 people from 13 Catholic parishes attend Elkport meeting

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Local duo builds community through line dancing

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/04/2026 - 15:37

McKenna Jaster (left) and Molly Anderson pose at the Volga City Opera House after their February line dancing lesson. In the past four years, the pair has hosted monthly lessons that have grown in popularity. They share lesson dates and videos on their Facebook page,”The Boogie Bandits.”

By Kaitlyn Kuehl-Berns | Times-Register

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Meetings collecting feedback for updated hazard mitigation plan

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/04/2026 - 15:23

City officials and community members attended a joint community hazard mitigation meeting for Monona and Luana on Feb. 25. The meeting was one in a series that will provide feedback for updating Clayton County’s hazard mitigation plan. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

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Shaping Volga reaches first milestone

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/04/2026 - 15:18

Lanny and Deb Deitchler of the Shaping Volga committee present a $5,000 grant to Amy Pope, Mary Jo Fettkether and Dennis Whittle of Volga EMS to support the recent purchase of updated radios.

Deb Deitchler and Melissa Fettkether of the Shaping Volga committee present a $2,000 grant to Volga Fire Department Chief Darren Nading and firefighters Kyle Wynthein and Nick Fettkether to support the recent purchase of new pagers.

By Kaitlyn Kuehl-Berns | Times-Register

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Volunteer river cleanup coming to Little Turkey, Turkey rivers this summer

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/04/2026 - 15:03

The Iowa Project AWARE river cleanup was previously in the area in 2011, when volunteers, including these four, removed 32 tons of trash from the Little Turkey, Turkey and Volga rivers. (Photo courtesy of Iowa Project AWARE)

This July, hundreds of volunteers will pile into canoes to take on 67 miles of the Little Turkey and Turkey rivers, to scrounge from the waterway every can, lost shoe, bowling ball, tire and other trash they can find.

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Esther L. Werges

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/04/2026 - 10:15

Esther Louise Werges, 90, of Monona, formerly of Garnavillo, passed away Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society in Waukon, surrounded by her loving family.

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Marjorie E. Taylor

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/04/2026 - 10:14

Marjorie Enid Taylor, 88, of Elkader, passed away Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at MercyOne Hospital in Dubuque. She was born on Nov. 14, 1937, in Iowa, to Helmer and Ruby Peterson. Marjorie was united in marriage to Gus Lutz, Francis Shea and Frank Taylor.

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Harmonious Keystone Chorus will blend into the history books

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/25/2026 - 11:54

This Keystone Chorus photo was taken in 2004, and many of these men are still active in the chorus today. Pictured (front, left to right) are Harold (Shorty) Matt, Harold Dohrer, Ray Hothaus, Jon Banse, Everet Blobaum, Larry Popenhagen, Lester Shogren, Chuck Lammers; (row two) Fritz Houska, Ken Meyer, Ron Soppe, Roger Wettleson, Curtis Strong, Pete Peterson, Roland Hackmann, Rob Medberry; (row three) Raymond Doerring, Brad Busch, George Miller, Dirk Torkelson, Randy Helgerson, Dallas Rathe, Lyle Groth, Art Holthaus, Dave Van De Berg, Ron Meyer; (row four) Leland Woeste, Jerry O’Brien, Dan Odeen, Kirk Hummel, Louis Fritz, Clarence Bishop, Earl Swales, Stephen Bartenhagen and Rod Torkelson. (Photo courtesy of Keystone Chorus)

This barbershop quartet formed from the Keystone Chorus around 2000. They called themselves 3 Lads and a Dad due to the age disparity with Everett Blobaum, a founding member of the Keystone Chorus. Pictured (left to right) are Stephen Bartenhagen (baritone), Jon Banse (lead), Rob Medberry (bass) and Everett Blobaum (tenor). One of the highlights of their years was doing singing valentines. They covered territory from Dyersville to Decorah.They have also sung at birthdays, family reunions and been a featured quartet at many barbershop parades over the years. (Photo courtesy of Keystone Chorus)

This image shows the originating group from 1952. (Photo courtesy of Keystone Chorus)

After 75 years, group plans to retire with free final public performance

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With Bulldog Supply Co., students learn how to run a business

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/25/2026 - 11:48

Bryce Jones demonstrates how a shirt is pressed through MFL MarMac’s student-run clothing store, Bulldog Supply Co. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

Bulldog Supply Co. utilizes software to create designs. Pre-made options are available, but a lot has been created through trial and error. Students Skylar Fisk (left) and Emme Wikner show how it works. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

Some Bulldog Supply Co. creations are on display in the MFL MarMac High School lobby. (Photo courtesy of Bulldog Supply Co.)

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

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