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Tue
15
May

Dennler is Central’s valedictorian

Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/15/2018 - 15:02

Ariel Dennler is the top graduate for Central’s Class of 2018. She will speak at the commencement service Sunday at 2.

By Pam Reinig
Register Editor

Thu
10
May

ELKADER WELCOMES NEW OFFICER

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/10/2018 - 11:17

Elkader police officer Tyler Bazyn enjoys a light-hearted moment with Central elementary students.

Tyler Bazyn

By Pat McTaggart
Freelance Writer

Thu
10
May

Central principal retires this year

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/10/2018 - 11:15

Central high school principal and athletic director Dan Yanda is retiring this year after nearly 40 years in education.

By Pam Reinig
Register Editor

Tue
01
May

Volunteer of the Year - Chandler receives Main Street honor

Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/01/2018 - 15:04

Governor Kim Reynolds, right and James Engle, left, director of the Iowa Downtown Resource Center congratulate Tom Chandler on this award. Also pictured is Emily Yaddof-Gibbs, Elkader’s Main Street Director.

By Pat McTaggart

Freelance Writer

It’s said that history repeats itself—and that’s certainly true for Tom Chandler. The Elkader man was recently honored by Main Street Iowa—for the second time.

Tue
01
May

BEER GARDEN AT SWEET CORN DAYS

Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/01/2018 - 15:04

By Pam Reinig

Register Editor

 

Plans are underway for a beer garden at Sweet Corn Days.

The Elkader City council last Monday green-lighted a request from event co-organizers Caleb and Danielle Shea to pursue plans to sell beer in a fenced-in area in Founders Park. 

Tue
24
Apr

Central renovation is on schedule

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/24/2018 - 14:21

This photo, taken last week, shows the steel frames for the celing in the commons/kitchen area.

Taken a few weeks ago, this photo shows workers removing the old ceiling and columns in the 1930s building.

By Pam Reinig

Register Editor

 

T

he academic year might be winding down but construction is gearing up at Central Community Schools where crews are well into a $6 million renovation project.

Tue
17
Apr

Fungi farming: Couple add shiitakes to their harvest

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 14:09

OWLS participants Lori Ambrose and Vicki Carolan apply hot wax over the spawn that has been inserted in holes all over the log. The wax keeps the spawn in and seals the log to prevent the log from drying out before the mushrooms begin to grow.

By Pam Reinig

Register Editor

 

F

ungus spawn, a few logs, and plenty of patience—that’s all Natasha Hegmann and Pete Kerns needed to start growing shiitake mushrooms in their timber near Elkport.

Tue
10
Apr

MAJOR GIFT TO CENTRAL HOSPITAL

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/10/2018 - 13:59

By Pam Reinig
Register Editor

Tue
10
Apr

Ishman Jewelry Store closing after nearly 60 years

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/10/2018 - 13:58

Joanne Ishman completes a sale at her Main Street-Elkader shop Ishman Jewelry. The business will soon close after nearly 60 years.

By Pam Reinig
Register Editor

Tue
03
Apr

Random acts of kindness - Students take note of positive actions

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/03/2018 - 13:37

By Pam Reinig

Register Editor

Call it a case of life imitating art.

After seeing the movie “Wonder” and listening to their homeroom teacher read the book it’s based on, Central 4th and 5th graders started writing notes about classmates doing nice things.

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