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19
Mar

Process for determining MFL MarMac valedictorian, salutatorian spurs discussion

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

 

Wed
19
Mar

Three Central wrestlers earn Academic All-State


Braxton Bormann

Mayleigh Medberry

Reese Berns

By Willis Patenaude | Times-Register

 

Thu
13
Mar

She helps others look and feel good


Kristin Morrissey

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.

Thu
13
Mar

'The heart and soul of Bulldog wrestling:' Bachman retires after 25 years as head coach


After 25 years leading the MFL MarMac high school wrestling program, Chet Bachman is retiring as head coach. He is pictured here at the recent district tournament in Monona next to successor Travis Johnson. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

Chet Bachman was honored for his leadership and contributions to the MFL MarMac wrestling program at the wrestling banquet on March 3. He’s pictured with former superintendent Dale Crozier (left) and co-head coach Travis Johnson.

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

 

Thu
13
Mar

Beaverdale Babies bring unique sound to local music scene


Beaverdale Babies members Josh Gorman and Alexandra Bomhoff began making music together during the pandemic. They’d develop songs on the living room sofa, with Alexandra furnishing lyrics and Josh arranging the music. (Photo by Willis Patenaude)

The Beaverdale Babies have begun performing locally, including at Deb’s Brewtopia in Elkader. (Submitted photo)

By Willis Patenaude | Times-Register

 

Thu
13
Mar

State legislators engage with constituents at town hall


District 64 State Rep. Jason Gearhart (left) and District 32 State Senator Mike Klimesh engaged with roughly 150 constituents at a legislative town hall at Luana Savings Bank on March 8. Here, they speak to the audience while one member holds a flag upside down, largely regarded as a symbol of “dire distress.” (Photos by Audrey Posten)

Legislators Jason Gearhart (left) and Mike Klimesh fielded questions on topics ranging from cancer research and environmental protections to proposed book bannings and the rights of transgender individuals.

One town hall attendee hoisted a sign calling on the state not to control books at public libraries.

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

 

Thu
13
Mar

Elkader Council approves property tax increase to pay off latest loan

By Willis Patenaude | Times-Register

 

Thu
13
Mar

Central has three selected all-conference in boys basketball


Owen Hammersland

Vaughn Zittergruen

Isaac Loan

By Willis Patenaude | Times-Register

 

Thu
13
Mar

Five Bulldogs earn Upper Iowa all-conference basketball honors


Parker Kuehl

Landyn Miene

Carter Lightfoot

Brock Hackett

Eli Hanson

Five MFL MarMac boys basketball players have achieved Upper Iowa all-conference honors. Parker Kuehl was selected to the first team and Landyn Miene and Carter Lightfoot to the second team, while Brock Hackett and Eli Hanson were honorable mention picks.

 

Wed
12
Mar

Elmer L. Marting

Elmer Lawrence Marting was born on Groundhog Day, Feb. 2, 1937, at the Postville Hospital to Elmer F. and Helen (Schmitt) Marting. He passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on Feb. 16, 2025, at the age of 88 years old. Junior, as he was known, grew up on the family farm, south of Luana, attending grade school at Luana. He transferred to the Postville school system, participating in football, chorus, band (cornet) and FAA, graduating with the Class of 1955. 

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