Times-Register

06/07/2026

Elkader author and artist Mary Webber has published her second book, a collection of poems and personal essays entitled “Tale of a Trail.” The volume is a follow-up to 2018’s “A Full Cup of Tea.”

“I just can’t stop writing. The ideas won’t quit,” Webber said. “It’s a joy and a release to put my thoughts down.”

Find more info here. 📖
📰: https://claytoncountyianews.com/local-news/i-just-cant-stop-writing-webber-pens-second-book/

06/06/2026

Tyler Berry has joined the Mar-Mac Police Department as its newest officer. He’s excited to serve in a new capacity after a 12-year career in the Air Force.

Berry is passionate about community policing and forging positive interactions with residents and visitors. “A lot of law enforcement gets a bad rap. I think the places where you can actually stop that is small towns like this where you go into these businesses, you show your face. People know you on a personal level,” he said. “I mean, bad things happen, people make mistakes. Dealing with that is part of our job, but it’s not the only part of the job.”

Read more here. 🚔
📰: https://claytoncountyianews.com/local-news/berry-joins-mar-mac-police-department/

06/06/2026

In May, Motor Mill Foundation board member and vice president Chris Schoen was honored with the Excellence in Archaeology and Historic Preservation Award.

Now retired, Chris built a career as a professional archaeologist. In 2020, he directed the excavation of flood water sediments from the basement of Motor Mill. The report came together through the winter of 2024/2025 and was submitted to the Iowa State Historic Preservation Office, Community Programs Bureau of the State Historic Society of Iowa. It was considered so exemplary by the review office that he was nominated for this year’s award.

Click here to learn more.
📰: https://claytoncountyianews.com/local-news/schoen-receives-state-award-for-motor-mill-work/

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

The Central Community Hospital Foundation is preparing for its annual golf tournament fundraiser, which will take place Friday, June 19, at the Elkader Golf & Country Club. Proceeds from this year’s tournament will support patient service needs of MercyOne Elkader Medical Center, MercyOne Family Medicine Clinics in Elkader and Monona and MercyOne Elkader Ambulance.

For Central Community Hospital Foundation board members Ann McCorkindale and Brittany Reinhart, who are the secretary/treasurer and vice president, supporting the foundation is ultimately about ensuring quality healthcare remains available close to home.

“We’re blessed to have a local hospital in our community, and we want to keep it that way,” McCorkindale said.

Click here to learn more about the foundation's efforts. 🏥
📰: https://claytoncountyianews.com/local-news/hospital-foundation-golf-tournament-helps-support-local-healthcare-services/

06/05/2026

Learn about Clayton County’s unique stories, landmarks and hidden gems through the Clayton County Museum Crawl. Visit participating museums throughout June to collect passport stamps and enter to win a grand prize.

Roger Thomas, chair of the Clayton County Historic Preservation Commission, feels it helps people learn about what’s in their own back yard. “There are some wonderful museums in Clayton County, and there are curators and volunteers who do a wonderful job on displays and holding events,” he said. “People don’t have any idea the amount of history that’s been preserved. Hopefully they take advantage of it.”

Find more details here.
📰: https://claytoncountyianews.com/local-news/explore-clayton-countys-history-with-museum-crawl/

06/05/2026

PUBLIC MEETING ON PATTISON WATER PERMIT IS JUNE 9

A public meeting regarding Pattison Sand Company’s water use permit application will be held in Garnavillo this Tuesday, June 9.

Last year, Pattison Sand Company requested additional water for their quarry facility near Clayton. In response to comments received during the public notice period for the current modification, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Water Use Program held a public hearing and public meeting, and gathered additional public comments on the proposed permit modification.

Since the last meeting last summer, the Iowa Geological Survey completed a hydrologic investigation and the Water Use Program evaluated options for environmental safeguards and permit conditions. Those findings will be shared at the meeting, which will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Garnavillo Community Center, 106 W. Niagara St.

Staff from the Water Use Program, Iowa DNR Field Office and Iowa Geological Survey will present on permit conditions, local geology and hydrology, environmental impacts and a timeline. The public can drop in at any time during the event. There will be presentations at the beginning (1 p.m.) and end (5 p.m.) of the event.

06/05/2026

Today, we're continuing to celebrate MFL MarMac's spring sports state qualifiers—Khloe Schutte and Blair Winter in track and field and Devon Meyer in golf. Your community is proud of you, ladies! 🎉

06/05/2026

The Guttenberg Police Department is inviting area youth and their families to participate in the second annual Cops & Bobbers Fishing Tournament on Saturday, June 6. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at the South Marina boat ramp. Fishing will take place from 8:30 to 10 a.m., with awards presented from 10 to 10:30 a.m. There is no cost to participate.

“Everybody in our department enjoys fishing, so it’s fun to share that interest with local kids,” said Guttenberg Police Chief Derek Chambers. “At the same time, we’re building relationships and helping them see law enforcement in a positive way.”

Read more here. 🎣
https://claytoncountyianews.com/local-news/second-annual-cops-bobber-kids-fishing-tournament-planned/

06/04/2026

A pair of seventh inning runs lifted Postville over Clayton Ridge/Central 2-1 in a May 28 Upper Iowa Conference small school baseball showdown.

Read the full story here. ⚾
📰: https://claytoncountyianews.com/sports/central/pirates-walk-off-wareagles/