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Don and Mary Lou Hattery

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/26/2026 - 12:13

Don Hattery, 96, and Mary Lou (Orr) Hattery, 94, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully side-by-side on March 18, 2026, in Cedar Rapids, after a brief hospice period. A celebration of lives will be held on Saturday, May 9, from 3 to 5 p.m., at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be directed to the McGregor Public Library Foundation, P.O. Box 398, McGregor IA 52157.

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Highlighting Inspiring Women: She does martial arts

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/19/2026 - 15:00

Rhonda Fry

Rhonda Fry began training in Filipino Martial Arts in 2021. She described it as hand-to-hand combat, “jungle warfare,” with sticks and knives as the basic tools. “It’s self-defense, and builds confidence, strength, stamina,” she explained. (Photos submitted)

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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Monona town hall addresses grocery store loss

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/19/2026 - 14:54

Monona Chamber and Economic Development (MCED) Executive Director Ardie Kuhse speaks at the March 9 town hall which addressed the recent loss of Monona’s grocery store. Mayor Kevin Brainard and MCED Board President Ryan Johnson look on. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

 

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At Luana forum, state legislators weigh in on current session

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/19/2026 - 14:48

State House District 64 Rep. Jason Gearhart and Iowa Senator Mike Klimesh, representing District 32, weighed in on the current legislative session during a forum sponsored by the Farm Bureau at Luana Savings Bank on March 14. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

 

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MFL MarMac puts brakes on bus barn project

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/19/2026 - 14:45

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

 

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Feenstra visits Elkader as part of tour across Iowa ahead of governor primary

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/19/2026 - 14:41

Randy Feenstra, Republican candidate for Iowa governor, addresses a group of constituents at a meet and greet at Johnson’s Restaurant in Elkader on March 10. He shared his background and top priorities and answered questions from attendees.

By Kaitlyn Kuehl-Berns | Times-Register

 

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Central theatre students to present ‘The Whistle Stop’

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/19/2026 - 14:33

This weekend, Central students will be presenting their spring play, “The Whistle Stop.” Director Justin Kluesner shared, “It is a newer play written in 2020 about a small town diner that receives notice that it will be used as a campaign stop for someone running for president.” (Photo courtesy of Central Community School)

By Kaitlyn Kuehl-Berns | Times-Register

 

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Highlighting Inspiring Women: She is an advocate

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/19/2026 - 14:21

Marti Post

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.

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

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Mar

Friedlein becomes Eagle Scout

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/19/2026 - 14:17

Hannah Friedlein, a Central high school student and member of Pack 138 in Monona, has joined the roughly 6 percent of Scouts BSA members who have attained the organization’s highest rank of Eagle Scout. Friedlein’s Eagle service project was to create four wheelchair accessible picnic tables for the Driftless Area Wetlands Centre in Marquette. Here, Friedlein shows off one of the tables as well as her 41 merit pages—nearly double the required amount. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

A group of 20 to 30 volunteers completed the wheelchair accessible picnic tables in September. As the prospective Eagle Scout, Hannah Friedlein (back, center) had to plan, fundraise and lead volunteers for the project. (Photo submitted)

Picnic table project supports Driftless Area Wetlands Centre

 

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O’Connell represents MFL MarMac on All Iowa Honor Dance Team

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/19/2026 - 14:12

Madison O’Connell, a senior on the MFL MarMac Bulldog Dance Team, performed with the 2026 All Iowa Honor Dance Team during the Iowa Girls High School Basketball State Tournament in Des Moines. O’Connell is the first Bulldog dancer to receive this honor.

By Kaitlyn Kuehl-Berns | Times-Register

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