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Dec

Central girls start season with win over Postville

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/01/2020 - 14:04

Haley Frieden led Central in scoring, with 24 points, in the 59-41 win over Postville on Nov. 24. (Photos by Bev Hamann)

Delaney Scherf proved effective on the defensive side of the ball, leading the Warriors with five steals.

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

The Central girls basketball season got off to a rousing start last week, with a dominant 59-41 victory over the Postville Pirates.

Central was led in scoring by Haley Frieden with 24 points, including 16 in the first half. Delaney Scherf had 20 in the game, including 13 in the second half. Other scorers were Lexi Loan with six points, Abby Cummer with four points and Carly Kluesner with three points. Grace Kuehl hit a field goal in the fourth quarter to finish with two points.

Tue

Dec

Deep Bulldog wrestling team returns three state qualifiers

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/01/2020 - 14:01

Members of the MFL MarMac wrestling team include (front, left to right) managers Savannah Schaller and Rose Koehn, cheerleaders Jordyn Jones, Clare Grau, Amara Buchheit, Alexis Ross, Kaylee Nuehring and Avery Ihde, and managers Emily Hendrickson-Troester and Emma Keehner; (second row) assistant coach Brent Pape, Koal Klenk, Bryce Radloff, Kadence Pape, Aleyna Rodriguez, Cortney Schroeder, Haylee Guyer, Isabella Bogdonovich, Holden Mathis, Konnor Barat-Klimesh; (third row) head coach Chet Bachman, Mason Overton, Michael Knickerbocker, Collin Henkels, Codi Humble, Tristen Koehn, Austin Schlee, Kashton Mathis, Andrew Heins, assistant coach Collin Stubbs; (back) assistant coach Tracy Decker, Taylor Herzmann, Logan Brown, Karter Decker, Jacob Trudo, Nolan Lerch, Tyler Zuercher, Gabe McGeough and assistant coaches Mike Meyer and Chip McGeough. Not pictured are Austin Nickolai, JJ Lynd, Landon Johnson, Caleb Nordheim and Noah Bond. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

The MFL MarMac wrestling roster features nearly 30 athletes this year—including a record five girls—an amount that should help the team fill all 14 weight classes.

“We’ve got plenty of depth,” said head coach Chet Bachman.

Leading the team will be three state qualifiers from a season ago: senior heavyweight Jacob Trudo, junior Gabe McGeough, who will likely wrestle at 152 or 160 pounds, and sophomore Karter Decker, who will compete in the 138 or 145 weight classes.

Tue

Dec

Warrior boys basketball team plans to trust the process

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/01/2020 - 13:59

Members of the Central varsity boys basketball team include (front, left to right) Corey Weber, Parker Vaughn, Daniel McGreal, Ashton Burroughs, William Moser; (back) head coach Brady Stramer, James Eberhardt, Hazen Loan, Tommy Seeland, Evan Pensel, Abenet Lammers, C.J. Polkinghorn and coach Mike Beck. (Photo by Willis Patenaude)

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

Coming off a 3-20 season, second-year Central boys varsity basketball coach Brady Stramer looks to improve the team as players and individuals behind a philosophy that promotes helping people above all else.

Fueled by a love of the game and an enjoyment of competition, Stramer turned to coaching when playing was no longer an option, and the entire endeavor has been nothing short of a “rewarding experience.”

“My favorite thing about coaching is working with the students and seeing them improve,” Stramer said.

Tue

Dec

Coach Wiley preaches teamwork for Central girls basketball team

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/01/2020 - 13:48

Members of the Central varsity girls basketball team include (front, left to right) Lexi Loan, Grace Kuehl, Hannah Asche; (middle) team manager Isabelle Groth, Carly Kluesner, Haley Frieden, Delaney Scherf, Ashlyn Scherf, Alyson Feickert, team manager Karleigh Thorson; (back) head coach Mark Wiley, Fern Diersen, Abigail Cummer, Maci Kluesner, Madison Sylvester, Kaitlyn Wiley and coach Molly Scherf. (Photo by Willis Patenaude)

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

After going on postseason runs and reaching the regional finals the last two seasons, Central girls varsity basketball coach Mark Wiley is expecting more of the same this season.

The 14th-year head coach has taken a love of sports, developed at a young age playing ball against his brothers, and used that to transform the program into a regular contender, winning double-digit games nine times and finishing above .500 seven times since the 2007-2008 season, not to mention last year’s stellar 21-4 record that led to a competitive loss in the Class 1A - Region 3 championship game.

Wed

Nov

Don R. Schmidt

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 17:05

Don R. Schmidt passed away peacefully on Nov. 21, 2020. Don was born in Elkader to Agnes Eleanor (Johnson) Schmidt and George Harold Schmidt Sr. on June 26, 1925. In his early years, the family business was a hometown pharmacy, where George Sr. was the proprietor and pharmacist and Agnes worked the books. Many of Don’s longest, strongest and dearest friendships were formed from his years growing up in Elkader and working with his father.

Wed

Nov

Eldean Wilke

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 17:04

Eldean August William Wilke, 86, of Elkader, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020, at the Elkader Care Center. He was born Aug. 22, 1934, in Read Township, rural Elkader, the son of Eldo and Marie (Staack) Wilke. He received his education at a country school. Eldean served in the United States Army for two years, stationed at Bitburg, Germany.

He was married Feb. 2, 1960, to Ivanelle Boehm at Bethany Lutheran Church in Elkader by Pastor Harold Heupel. To this union, two daughters were born, Linette (James) Langhus and Lisa (David) Pope.

Eldean worked for Grau Logs and Lumber for 40 years; following his retirement, he worked 12 years for the city of Elkader. Eldean enjoyed camping, wood carving, ginseng hunting, listening to music and spending time with his family.

Tue

Nov

Now more than ever, it’s important to shop local for the holiday season

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/24/2020 - 14:59

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

The COVID-19 pandemic has strained the nation’s economy—a sting that’s been particularly felt by small businesses.

“Across the country, so many small businesses are not surviving,” said Monica Tiffany, who owns McGregor Mercantile with husband Paul. While it’s always been important to shop local, its especially important now, during the pandemic and during the holiday season, she stressed.“Now, it will help all of us survive this year and thrive into the coming years.”

Tue

Nov

New Monona business hopes to fill tech services need in area

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/24/2020 - 14:51

A new business in downtown Monona is hoping to fill a need for technological services in northeast Iowa. HB Davies opened SA Computer Solutions at 116 W. Center St. this fall, after moving to the area from Des Moines with his family. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

HB Davies, owner of SA Computer Solutions, is shown cutting the ribbon at an Oct. 26 ribbon cutting ceremony with Monona Chamber and Economic Development, Inc. (MCED). Also pictured (left to right) are MCED Director Rogeta Halvorson, daughter Melody “Mel” Davies, Monona City Administrator Barb Collins, son Finn Davies, wife Ande Davies, daughter Kryss Davies and Ali Werger, with KCTN Radio and Exit Realty, and her daughter Kira Kurth. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

A new business in downtown Monona is hoping to fill a need for technological services in northeast Iowa. HB Davies recently opened SA Computer Solutions at 116 W. Center St., after moving to the area from Des Moines with his family.

His wife, Ande, has ties to Waukon, and the Davies, searching for a slower pace of life, chose Monona for its size and proximity to outdoor recreation opportunities.

Tue

Nov

Schmitt is Central’s Feature Artist of the Month

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/24/2020 - 14:49

Feature Artist of the Month, Kahlei Schmitt, stands in front of some of her artwork on display at Central School. She was chosen for her dedication to the craft and ability to use art as an expressive medium.

Kahlei Schmitt’s favorite piece represents her family’s two Labrador dogs, Klaus and Hank.

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

“It was shocking to my family and me.” That’s how Central sophomore Kahlei Schmitt described being named the school’s Feature Artist of the Month for November.

The stress relieving hobby has turned into “an amazing opportunity” to share with the community her art, her thoughts and, most of all, her feelings. “I put most of my feelings into my art pieces, and it’s where most of my ideas come from,” she said.

Those feelings tend to range the spectrum, but happiness and sadness, above all, drive her expressive nature, “drive her ideas to the max,” and push her creativity to the next level.

Tue

Nov

Mar-Mac Chamber recognizes business and community members

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/24/2020 - 14:33

Jakob Regal was the recipient of the James King Award for volunteerism and devotion to supporting community efforts.

David Martin, owner of the Marquette Cafe and Bar, was given the Alexander MacGregor Award for progressive leadership.

Rick and Brenda Trudo, pictured with McGregor-Marquette Chamber of Commerce board member/treasurer Anne Kruse, received the Longevity Award for 39 years of owning and operating the Riverview Inn.

Brandon and Emily Schaefer and Jennifer and Robert Yager, with White Springs Supper Club, earned the Lena D. Myers Award for conserving the historical heritage of Marquette and McGregor.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the McGregor-Marquette Chamber of Commerce opted not to hold an in-person annual dinner and celebration this year. However, the board still wanted to recognize this year's award winners for their contributions.

Jakob Regal was the recipient of the James King Award for volunteerism and devotion to supporting community efforts. The chamber honors his leadership with McGregor’s Pocket City American Legion Post #267 and Clayton County’s Veterans Affairs Commission, as well as service in the Army National Guard. Jakob is tirelessly supportive of area veterans and has worked to engage fellow service members and the community with the Legion’s fundraisers and activities.

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