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Tue
01
Dec

Holiday Giving Shop - Students seeking holiday donations

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/01/2015 - 14:27

Emily Asche, Samantha Wiedner and Carissa Moyna show some of the items that have already been donated to the Holiday Giving Shop.

By Pam Reinig

Register Editor

 

Believing it’s better to give than receive—or at least as much fun—a group of Central students is helping their classmates give gifts to the adults in their families.

Tue
01
Dec

CENTRAL BUSES HAVE CAMERAS

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/01/2015 - 14:24

By Pam Reinig

Register Editor

 

Central Schools recently took a big step to further ensure the safety of its students: The school equipped its buses with security cameras. According to Superintendent Nick Trenkamp, all full-time route buses now have cameras that capture images from inside and outside the bus from multiple angles. 

Tue
24
Nov

Creating a Forever Family - Foster system can be door-opener

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/24/2015 - 14:43

Meet the Koeller family. They are, front row, left to right: Ruby, 9; Layia, 6; and Ty, 7; back row: Sam, 14; Max, 13; Ryan and Tricia.

By Kim Hurley

Freelance Writer

A house with lights glowing through the windows, smoke blowing from the chimney, blankets strewn around the living room, the aroma of supper cooking in the kitchen, and love felt throughout.  This is what we cherish most, especially during November, the month of giving thanks. It’s not coincidental that November is also National Adoption Month, a time to promote awareness of the number of children in foster care who are waiting for a forever home.

Tue
17
Nov

Central Global Science Class - Exploring new uses for old tires

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/17/2015 - 14:31

By Pam Reinig

Register Editor

When Central students were challenged by their Global Science instructor Ann Gritzner to come up with an impactful project, their wheels started turning in traditional ways. 

Tue
17
Nov

MAKING HOLIDAYS MERRIER FOR KIDS

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/17/2015 - 14:28

By Pam Reinig

Register Editor

 

Though it’s currently empty, the cavernous main room of the old St. Olaf auditorium soon will be packed with volunteers busily stacking tables with towering piles of homemade quilts, new pajamas, cushy pillows, warm mittens, gloves, coats and, of course, new toys and gift items. All of the activity supports the Shepherd of the Hills annual “Christmas Just 4 Kids” project.

Tue
10
Nov

Women in the military - Two share stories of their service

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/10/2015 - 15:01

Tammy Sylvester

Gerri Torkelson

By Pat McTaggart

Freelance Writer

As a senior in high school, Tammy (Peake) Sylvester had already decided to join the Navy by enrolling their delayed entry program. Her father, Ronald, had served in the Navy for four years while her oldest brother, Jeff, enlisted right out of high school and served for 16 years in submarines. Another brother, Craig, served for six years in the Navy as a cryptologist technician.

Tue
10
Nov

Senator Ernst thanks veterans

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/10/2015 - 14:53

Editor’s note: Several weeks ago, the Clayton County Register reached out to Senator Joni Ernst. We asked her if she would be willing to share some thoughts for our Veterans’ Day issue. It seemed an appropriate request, given her years of military service and her commitment to veterans. We are pleased to share her thoughts, written exclusively for our family of newspapers.

 

Tue
03
Nov

STATE CHAMPS!

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/03/2015 - 15:12

Congratulations Coach Mark Bauder and the Central girls’ cross country team on earning a first-place finish at the state meet Saturday. Pictured at left are, front row (l-r), Ciera Deitchler, Desi Weber, Ashley Funk, Ellie Healy and Cassie Larson; and back row (l-r), Coach Bauder, Emily Asche, Anna Tuecke, Haley Schroeder and Hannah Kuehl.

 
Tue
03
Nov

Holiday Food Drive - Demand is up in Clayton County

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/03/2015 - 15:10

By Pam Reinig

Register Editor

Thanksgiving and Christmas are just a few weeks away. And while many of us soon will get busy planning holiday dinners, others in our community remain worried about their next meal.

Tue
03
Nov

ATTORNEY GENERAL TO DECIDE AUDITOR’S FATE

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/03/2015 - 15:09

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller will have final say on whether or not Clayton County Auditor Dennis Freitag remains in office.

The Clayton County Board of Supervisors met October 28 to discuss possible action against Freitag, and ultimately decided to refer the matter to Miller’s office to determine whether a Chapter 66 petition is appropriate. Chapter 66 of the Iowa Code covers removing an elected official from his or her office.  Only the Attorney General can file a removal petition.

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