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Keystone Park closed after engineering report finds safety concerns

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/31/2024 - 11:50

Elkader city workers last week installed an orange fence in Keystone Park that closes off access to the lower level and 20 feet behind the wall after an engineer’s report found safety concerns over the wall’s stability. The closure is anticipated to last at least one year while the wall is being monitored. (Photos by Willis Patenaude)

By Willis Patenaude | Times-Register

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First of McGregor paranormal episodes will be unveiled at premiere event

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/31/2024 - 11:35

Adrian Lee (center) and his team led a series of paranormal investigations in McGregor over the summer, including a stop at The Left Bank Shop and Gallery. The first of seven TV episodes about the investigations will premiere Thursday, Jan. 9, at Backwoods Bar and Grill.

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

View the first episode in a seven-part series on the paranormal investigations conducted in McGregor over the summer at a premiere event at Backwoods Bar and Grill.

The premiere will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, and is free to attend. People are encouraged to arrive early to order food and drinks.

The first episode will focus on McGregor’s river pirates, according to author and psychic Adrian Lee, who led the investigations with his “Unscripted Paranormal” team.

“There’s more going on in town than just pirates, but it just so happens, if you want to sell a TV series, pirates are quite popular,” Lee shared.

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Father Paul R. Peters

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/31/2024 - 11:31

Father Paul R. Peters was born Oct. 18, 1936, in Fairbank, to Leo and Vera (Preble) Peters. His amazing gift of music began on the lap of his grandmother as she showed him how to chord music as a little boy. At a very early age, he had an ear for music. The Sisters of the Presentation who taught music at Immaculate Conception School helped him develop his love and God given talent.

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Residents urge BOS to ‘trash’ new plan for rural garbage

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/24/2024 - 11:57

During a Dec. 18 meeting, a room full of rural Clayton County residents voiced their displeasure with the board of supervisors over a plan that would cut costs but eliminate rural garbage collection sites. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

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Dec

Tschirgi retiring after long career in law enforcement

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/24/2024 - 11:51

After working for the Elkader and Guttenberg police departments, Mike Tschirgi was hired by the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office in 1991. He was elected sheriff in 2009. (Submitted photos)

By Willis Patenaude | Times-Register

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Dec

Back in action: Club wants to tackle projects in Marquette

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/24/2024 - 11:44

Since reorganizing in September, one of the Marquette Action Club’s projects was partnering with the city of Marquette to purchase Christmas decorations. The display in the city park and lighted trees on the levee are a result. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

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Dec

Riverside Canine Training Academy brings benefits through man’s best friend

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/24/2024 - 11:36

Miranda Ledbeter, owner and trainer of Riverside Canine Training Academy, is pictured with family dogs Major (left) and Huck. (Submitted photo)

By Willis Patenaude | Times-Register

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Dec

Fall mums have second life as holiday decor

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/24/2024 - 11:30

Fall mums are getting second lives as holiday decor thanks to Dacia Warrington, who started making displays a few years ago after seeing the idea on Pinterest. (Submitted photos)

Warrington spray paints the dried mum plants, then adds ornaments and other details to fit a certain color or design theme.

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

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Dec

Berns, Medberry first at Iowa Falls

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/24/2024 - 11:25

Reese Berns earned her 100th career pin with a quarterfinal win at the Iowa Falls-Alden Girls Tournament. Berns went on to win the tournament at 130 pounds. (Submitted photo)

By Willis Patenaude | Times-Register

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