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Tue

Oct

Warriors fall to Blue Devils

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/13/2020 - 13:54

Lexi Loan goes up for the kill against West Central, with teammates Kaitlyn Wiley (2), Ava Pensel (3) and Chelsia Larson (7) looking on. (Photo by Bev Hamann)

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

As the season is quickly coming to an end, the Central Warriors volleyball team is running out of time to up its record, and the recent loss to the West Central Blue Devils doesn’t make it any easier.

The 3-17 Warriors, playing at home Oct. 5, watched the 8-2 Blue Devils win the match in straight sets, 25-21, 25-14 and 25-14.

Tue

Oct

Passing offense a highlight in Central loss

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/13/2020 - 13:53

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

The Central football program entered the Oct. 9 game against 3-3 Northwood-Kensett mired in the struggles of rebuilding under a new coaching regime. While the 1-5 Warriors have shown signs of improvement, most notably in the punting game, where Evan Pensel seems to have solidified the position, averaging 27.6 yards per punt, the offense and defense are still searching for an identity. Northwood-Kensett won the match-up 70-21.

On the defensive side, tackling has been an ongoing issue, so much so that head coach Joe Koehn acknowledged the coaching staff’s efforts to improve it.

Tue

Oct

MFL MarMac volleyball team ups record to 6-9

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/13/2020 - 13:50

Brooke Gillitzer tips the ball over the net in MFL MarMac’s Oct. 6 game against West Central. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

Aleyna Rodriguez (left) and Grace Anderson try to fend off the Blue Devil attack on Oct. 6

Kayden Gillitzer smashes the ball through a West Central block.

Abby Schellhorn sets one of her teammates up for a kill in the Bulldogs’ 3-0 loss to the Blue Devils.

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

The MFL MarMac volleyball team upped its record to 6-9 last week, following up a loss to West Central with a victory over South Winneshiek.

The Bulldogs took on the Upper Iowa Conference-leading Blue Devils in Monona on Oct. 6, losing in straight sets, 3-0. The first two sets were back-and-forth affairs, with MFL MarMac narrowly falling 25-23 and 25-22. West Central put the match away in the third, however, claiming a 25-18 advantage.

Tue

Oct

Central cross country competitive at South Winn

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/13/2020 - 13:40

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

It was another competitive performance put in by Central’s cross country team at the Oct. 6 meet in South Winneshiek. The team once again saw medalists and season best times as the runners prepare for next week’s conference meet.

Beginning with the varsity girls, Delaney Scherf and Hannah Asche led the way, finishing 10th and 11th, respectively. They both had a time of 21:34, good enough to medal, and it was a season best for Scherf. In the field of 52 runners, Allie Mussman finished 23rd, with a season best 22:48. Other team members finished outside the top 25, including Jaydin Dettman, who ran a career best 23:37 for 31st, Taylor Moser (33rd), Maria Medberry (42nd) and Haley Mueller (43rd).

Thu

Oct

Virginia M. Freeze

Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/08/2020 - 11:12

Virginia Marie Freeze, 91, formerly of Hopkinton, died on Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, at the Elkader Care Center in Elkader after a long battle with multiple myeloma. Virginia was born Nov. 21,1928, in Manchester. She was the oldest daughter of Nicholas and Hattie (Benter) Mesch and spent most of her life living in Hopkinton. She graduated from the Hopkinton High School in 1946. She was a dedicated member of the Hopkinton Community Church.

Virginia was married to Leslie (Bud) Freeze on May 7, 1947. Three sons were born to this union. They were later divorced. Virginia held various roles for Lux Farms and Bucheit Poultry and worked there for 32 years. Virginia loved gardening and made many birds and squirrels happy by filling feeders throughout her life.

Thu

Oct

Richard J. Larimer

Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/08/2020 - 11:10

Richard J. Larimer, 72, of Cedar Falls, died Oct. 5, 2020, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Richard was born on March 19, 1948, in Ames, to Robert and Minnie (Johnson) Larimer and married Karen Astin on Dec. 22, 1972. He worked as a special education teacher and consultant for many years. Richard was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls and enjoyed golfing, sports of all kinds and reading. He was always proud to be a Norwegian Lutheran. In his 10-year battle with cancer and other health complications, Richard never lost his easy-going attitude or his commitment to his family and faith.

Thu

Oct

Thomas R. Kitterman

Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/08/2020 - 11:09

CMSgt Thomas “Tom” Ray Kitterman, USAF Ret., age 74, died Oct. 4, 2020, with his family by his side.

Tom was born on a farm outside of Volga in northeast Iowa. In 1963, at the age of 17, he joined the Air Force and served until 1989, for a total of 26 years, four months and two days, as he proudly told anyone who asked. During his years of service, Tom had seven permanent duty stations and three short tours, including stations in Germany, Korea and Vietnam.

Tue

Oct

Keeping it in the family: Matt Baade takes over for father Lonnie as Luana fire chief

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/06/2020 - 13:47

In July, the Luana Fire Department elected its first new chief in 20 years, as Matt Baade took over for his father Lonnie. Lonnie first began serving with the department in 1987, while Matt joined in 2008. (Contributed photo)

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

In July, the Luana Fire Department elected its first new chief in 20 years, as Matt Baade took over for his father Lonnie.

“It’s been kind of joked about for years: ‘When Lonnie steps down, Matt’s just going to take over,’” Matt quipped.

“He’s always been a right-hand man to me, helping out,” noted Lonnie. “I knew it would happen. It felt good—that the guys trusted him to do it right.”

Tue

Oct

Meet the Candidates: Clayton County Auditor

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/06/2020 - 13:46

Jennifer Garms (D)

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

Being an Iowa native is special, and living in Clayton County as a resident of Elkader since 2007, Jennifer Garms has made the most out of it. The current county auditor is seeking a second term this fall to build on a legacy of transparency and communication, and ensuring that residents are consciously aware of the issues and how those issues affect them.

It’s a career path that began as deputy auditor in 2007, shortly after Garms’ arrival in Elkader. It has since stretched into the community, with stops as president of the Elkader Opera House Theater Board and co-chair of the Main Street Elkader Promotions Committee, to currently serving on the Elkader Library Board.

Tue

Oct

Lundquist closes book on 15 years as McGregor’s children’s librarian

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/06/2020 - 13:44

Jane Lundquist, shown here leading a preschool program last year, retired last week after serving for 15 years as children’s librarian at the McGregor Public Library. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

Lundquist's programs—and her Halloween costumes—were always creative.

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

Jane Lundquist closed the book on her time at the McGregor Public Library last week, retiring as children’s librarian after 15 years.

“I’ve always loved libraries, and I’d worked with children my whole life,” said Lundquist, who took the job after time as a teacher, parent educator at HAWC Empowerment and librarian in nearby Monona.

Stepping into the role wasn’t too difficult. The library’s children’s programs had good “bones.”

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