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Murphy Helwig Library in Monona began offering a weekly toddler story and play time earlier this summer. The programs, now held Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m., include several stories and free play with STEM-related materials. (Submitted photo)
These large Lego blocks were a hit at one program. Both kids and adults enjoy socializing during the roughly hour-long story and play time. (Submitted photo)
Hazel and Mabel Moose play with Magna Tiles at a recent toddler story and play time. “There are different STEM toys people don’t have at home or have access to. It helps kids with mobility skills and color matching and uses a different part of the brain,” shared library assistant Susan Trappe. (Photo by Audrey Posten)
Walk or run in a scenic setting at the iconic Great River Road - Road Race (GRRRR) on Saturday, Oct. 7. After a year away due to construction on the parking lot and campground, the 5K and 10K races return to Pikes Peak State Park near McGregor. (Times-Register file photo)
Walkers, runners encouraged to sign up by Sept. 14
The Central boys cross country team takes off from the starting line in the Sept. 7 Bob Scott Invitational hosted by North Fayette Valley. (Photo by Jarod Bormann)
Alexis Thiese ran for the Warriors in the meet at NFV. (Photo by Jarod Bormann)
Michael White finished fourth at the NFV meet. (Photo by Bev Hamann)
Madylen Gregerson works her way to the finish line in last week's cross country meet. (Photo by Bev Hamann)
Declan Finley heads for the finish line the Sept. 7 meet at NFV. (Photo by Jarod Bormann)
Jaydin Dettman placed 10th at the Bob Scott Invitational. (Photo by Jarod Bormann)
Quinn McGeough ran for 197 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries in MFL MarMac’s 43-31 non-district win over New Hampton on Sept. 8. The Bulldogs totaled nearly 350 rushing yards in the offensive outpouring. (Photos by Audrey Posten)
Head coach Dan Anderson credited the MFL MarMac offensive line, including Bryce Diehl, for their role in the offense’s success. “That was the best pass protection I’ve seen in years for our team,” he said.
Bulldog quarterback Carver Blietz-Bentien was 6-10 passing for 104 yards and a touchdown, then added 25 yards and a touchdown on seven carries.
Bryce Radloff picked up 121 yards and three touchdowns in the win over the Chickasaws.
Ben Krambeer attempted what would have been a school record-breaking field goal. He missed, but head coach Dan Anderson is confident he will get another try this season.
James Patrick (Pat) Fitzgerald, 87, of Elkader, passed away on Aug. 29, 2023, at the Strawberry Point Lutheran Home in Strawberry Point. Pat was born on Oct. 25, 1935, in Elma, the son of James and Mabel (Carroll) Fitzgerald.
