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MFL MarMac girls open 2026 with win

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/07/2026 - 11:30

Bulldog senior Cora Keehner netted 10 points against the TigerHawks. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

Evie Fritz races past a North Fayette Valley defender in Saturday’s MFL MarMac victory. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

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Strong second half lifts Bulldog boys over TigerHawks

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/07/2026 - 11:26

Senior Eli Hanson contributed five points in MFL MarMac’s win over North Fayette Valley on Jan. 3. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

Carsten Pester heads up the court after coming away with a rebound in the Jan. 3 game. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

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Bulldog wrestlers lose duals to West Fork, North Fayette Valley

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/07/2026 - 11:22

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

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Linda S. Ohrt

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/07/2026 - 11:10

Linda Sue Ohrt died on Dec. 26, 2025, at her apartment at Evergreen Ridge in Jefferson. Linda was born May 28, 1951, in Waterloo. She was the only daughter of Raymond Ohrt and Susan Ohrt. She had five male siblings, which contributed to their closeness (survival skills). Linda graduated from West Central Community School in Maynard and later attended La James College of Hair Design in 1986. She was employed as a hair designer in Cedar Falls.

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Rodney C. Riemenschneider

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/07/2026 - 11:09

Rodney Corbett Riemenschneider, 84, of Marion, passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

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Ruth Grau

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/07/2026 - 11:08

Ruth Button Grau, 93, of Elkader, passed away Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at MercyOne Hospital in Elkader. Ruth was born on Sept. 3, 1932, in Waterloo, to Henry “Harry” and Elena (Anderson) Button. She graduated as the valedictorian from East Waterloo High School, Waterloo, with the class of 1950. She went on to graduate from Iowa Teachers College in 1952 and Upper Iowa University in 1970 with a teaching certificate and a bachelor of arts in elementary education, respectively.

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Peterson finds reward in making and gifting woodworking projects

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/31/2025 - 11:32

Gary Peterson of McGregor has been woodworking for around 40 years. He’s always considering new projects, many of which he gives away as gifts or donates to community causes. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

This is one of the beautiful clocks made by Gary Peterson and donated to the McGregor Public Library’s Books and Baskets fundraiser. (Photo submitted)

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

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Roys proud of her time on MFL MarMac School Board

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/31/2025 - 11:25

Gina Roys presided over her final MFL MarMac School Board meeting on Dec. 8. It was a bittersweet moment for Roys, who’d served on the board since 2009 and held the position of president since 2013. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

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