Local News

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DNR called upon to restore full-time park ranger to Yellow River State Forest

Submitted by admin1 on Tue, 07/27/2021 - 11:02

A petition is calling on the Iowa DNR to restore a park ranger to full-time status at Yellow River State Forest near Harpers Ferry. In May, the full-time ranger was reduced to 25 percent and reassigned to Volga River State Recreation Area in Fayette County for the remaining 75 percent. (Submitted photo)

By Audrey Posten

Tue

Jul

MFL MarMac says no to crop top, cutoff shirts

Submitted by admin1 on Tue, 07/27/2021 - 11:00

By Audrey Posten

Tue

Jul

Zoning change approval paves the way for condos on McGregor riverfront

Submitted by admin1 on Tue, 07/27/2021 - 10:58

Condominiums can now be constructed at the site of the former Holiday Shores Motel property on the McGregor riverfront, following council approval of a zoning change from W1 - waterfront commercial to W2 - waterfront mixed use.

By Audrey Posten

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Elaine K. Syverson

Submitted by admin on Fri, 07/23/2021 - 13:16

Elaine Kathryn Syverson, 97, of Elkader, died Monday, May 4, 2020, at MercyOne Medical Center in Elkader. Elaine was born Sept. 22, 1922, to Archie and Elsie (Roeder) Martin in Clayton County. She graduated from Elkader High School and attended Elkader Junior College. She proudly joined and served in the United States Marines Women’s Reserve from July 15, 1943 to Aug. 22, 1946, being honorably discharged at the rank of technical sergeant.

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Duane C. Tieden

Submitted by admin on Fri, 07/23/2021 - 13:15

Duane Charles Tieden, the son of Raymond and Mildred (Gottschalk) Tieden, was born May 26, 1931, on the family farm in Clayton County, and died July 20, 2021, at approximately 6:30 a.m., at the age of 90 years, one month and 24 days, at his home.

Tue

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MFL MarMac receives $25K STEM BEST Program award

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/20/2021 - 08:50

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

Tue

Jul

Sweet Corn Days returns with ‘small town, summer fun’ July 22-25

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/20/2021 - 08:49

There will be “small town, summer fun” again, as Sweet Corn Days makes its long awaited return to Elkader from July 22-25. The committee has been busy planning a full lineup of activities and entertainment. Pictured (front, left to right) are committee members Nicole Gray, Allison Burkle, Mackenzie Gamm, Heath Houg; (back) Jenna Wemark, Caleb Shea, Danielle Shea, Courtney Scherf and Jason Scherf.

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

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