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Wed
08
Jan

Warrior boys overcome double-digit deficit for dramatic win over Huskies


Jake Hertrampf puts up a jumper. He scored eight points in the Warrior victory. (Photos by Willis Patenaude)

Griffen Hammersland works past a Cedar Valley Christian defender in Central’s 67-64 come-from-behind victory on Jan. 3.

Isaac Loan defends against a three-point shot.

Owen Hammersland scored 24 points in the Warrior win over Cedar Valley Christian.

Mason Loan hoists up a long-range shot against the Huskies.

By Willis Patenaude | Times-Register

Wed
08
Jan

Houston hands Bulldogs first loss

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

 

Tue
07
Jan

Debra J. Blair

Debra J. Blair, 62, of Elkader, passed away on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, surrounded by family at Regional Medical Center in Manchester. A beloved wife, mother and community member, she will be remembered as a beacon of joy and kindness. 

Tue
07
Jan

Erica J. Harstad

Erica Jane Harstad, 58, of Elkader, daughter of Don and Mary (Niemeyer) Harstad, died Dec. 19, 2024, at Allen Unity Point Hospital in Waterloo, after years of coping with diabetes and renal failure.

Tue
07
Jan

Joan Strauss

Joan Strauss, 76, of Elkader, passed away Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, at her home. Joan Lucille (Blom) Strauss was born on Jan. 20, 1948, as the first child to Dick A. and Pauline (Bruxvoort) Blom in Adrian, Minn. Growing up with her three siblings on the family farm outside of Leota, Minn., Joan developed a deep love for music and a talent for playing the piano. 

Tue
31
Dec

Keystone Park closed after engineering report finds safety concerns


Elkader city workers last week installed an orange fence in Keystone Park that closes off access to the lower level and 20 feet behind the wall after an engineer’s report found safety concerns over the wall’s stability. The closure is anticipated to last at least one year while the wall is being monitored. (Photos by Willis Patenaude)

By Willis Patenaude | Times-Register

 

Tue
31
Dec

First of McGregor paranormal episodes will be unveiled at premiere event


Adrian Lee (center) and his team led a series of paranormal investigations in McGregor over the summer, including a stop at The Left Bank Shop and Gallery. The first of seven TV episodes about the investigations will premiere Thursday, Jan. 9, at Backwoods Bar and Grill.

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

View the first episode in a seven-part series on the paranormal investigations conducted in McGregor over the summer at a premiere event at Backwoods Bar and Grill.

The premiere will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, and is free to attend. People are encouraged to arrive early to order food and drinks.

The first episode will focus on McGregor’s river pirates, according to author and psychic Adrian Lee, who led the investigations with his “Unscripted Paranormal” team.

“There’s more going on in town than just pirates, but it just so happens, if you want to sell a TV series, pirates are quite popular,” Lee shared.

Tue
31
Dec

Father Paul R. Peters

Father Paul R. Peters was born Oct. 18, 1936, in Fairbank, to Leo and Vera (Preble) Peters. His amazing gift of music began on the lap of his grandmother as she showed him how to chord music as a little boy. At a very early age, he had an ear for music. The Sisters of the Presentation who taught music at Immaculate Conception School helped him develop his love and God given talent.

Tue
24
Dec

Residents urge BOS to ‘trash’ new plan for rural garbage


During a Dec. 18 meeting, a room full of rural Clayton County residents voiced their displeasure with the board of supervisors over a plan that would cut costs but eliminate rural garbage collection sites. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

 

Tue
24
Dec

Tschirgi retiring after long career in law enforcement


After working for the Elkader and Guttenberg police departments, Mike Tschirgi was hired by the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office in 1991. He was elected sheriff in 2009. (Submitted photos)

By Willis Patenaude  | Times-Register

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