Outlook Newspaper

01/13/2026

This week in The Outlook...
• Monona to lose lone grocery store; Last day for Quillin's is Jan. 23
• Luana moving ahead on lagoon expansion
• Longtime Monona fabric store sees renewed life under new ownership
• Monona Historical Museum debuts new exhibits
• The Outlook Year in Review 2025
• National Mentoring Month
• Osborne's future annual festival listening sessions Jan. 15, Feb 6
• Murphy Helwig Library January new releases 📚
• January is Radon Awareness Month
SPORTS
• Bachman, Cororan place in top three at Anamosa girls tourney
• Trio of thirds pace Bulldog boys wrestlers at Farr Jebens Invite
• Bulldogs dominate UIC small school foes
• Bulldog girls take division lead with victories

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01/13/2026

Here is some information from Waste Management about what can or cannot be recycled.

Some examples found in today's recycling that CANNOT be put in recycling:
💥BATTERIES💥
💥PROPANE TANKS💥

Please also make sure to flatten boxes before you put them in the container. Also, if they are wedged into the container they may not come out when being dumped. A solution would be to cut them down to a smaller size.

01/07/2026

Pick up this week's paper and find...
• Seitz heading into semi-retirement
• Schroeder concludes 18-year tenure as Luana mayor
• Library offers Story & Craft Time Murphy Helwig Library
• EXIT Realty Driftless Group announces acquisition of Parker Real Estate
• Clayton County 4-H and FFA members weigh in 234 market beef for 2026 county fair
• Owl Prowl to be held Jan. 23 at Osborne Nature Center
• Obituary: Michele Fae (Behnken) Krause
• Veterans Memorial Hospital Waukon and Postville Clinic welcome new provider
• Knights of Columbus host free throw contest Jan. 25 at MFL MarMac High School Gymnasium
• Bulldog basketball teams sweep North Fayette Valley in early return from break
• Bulldog boys grapplers fall at Upper Iowa University
• Upper Iowa Conference Wrestling Leaders
• Upper Iowa Conference Year in Review
– Balance is keyword for 2025 boys sports
– Turkey Valley, MFL MarMac take multiple girls titles

01/07/2026

Starting the first week in February the southeast side of town (light green area on map), Garbage & Recycling will change to FRIDAYS. *The rotation will stay the same (every other week/Friday for recycling and on the same weeks it had been, and garbage every Friday).
*A calendar was posted previously but was on not correct so please make sure you have the correct one. That (incorrect) calendar and the other calendar posted and available at City Hall is correct for all other residents.
*THE ONLY RESIDENTS AFFECTED ARE THE ONES SOUTH OF E IOWA ST (including those on the south side of E Iowa St) AND TO THE EAST OF MAIN ST (including those on the east side of Main St).
*If you have any questions, please contact City Hall at 539-2355. Thank you!

01/06/2026

Auditions for the 2026 middle school play are this Friday, January 9th after school at the McGregor Center. Auditions are open to all 7th & 8th graders. Rehearsal will begin Monday, Jan 12th with performances on March 27 & 28. Save the dates!

01/06/2026

MFL MarMac's Cancerl Awareness Night will be during the basketball games on Tuesday, January 20th.

Join us in raising money for 3-year-old Brandon Benda. Shirts are on sale now. Orders must be turned into the school by this Friday, January 9th. Order forms can be found at: mflmarmac.com/bulldogs

01/01/2026

As we welcome the New Year, we want to say thank you to our readers, advertisers, and community members. Your support keeps local journalism strong. Wishing you a safe, happy, and hopeful year ahead! 🎉

12/31/2025

Starting TOMORROW: Iowa moves from warning to enforcement - hands‑free only while driving. Law Enforcement may now issue citations for any use of electronic devices while driving unless the device is used hands‑free.

Stay safe, Iowans. Team with us to save lives.

12/31/2025

One last drop before the year ends 🕰️🎆🎉
Don’t miss the final publication of 2025!
• Sports Year in Review
– Cross Country, golf success headline MFL MarMac girls season
– MFL MarMac boys see success in several sports
• Ribbon cutting at Backwoods Bar and Grill to celebrate the grand opening of their new location
• Area communities eye fluoride discontinuation
• First Baby of the Year contest at Veterans Memorial Hospital
• Make a New Year's resolution to give blood in 2026
• Obituary: Karen Joyce Havlicek
• Memorials: Murphy Helwig Library and Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation
• Driver identified in fatal crash
• City of Monona, IA Christmas Tree Pick Up is Jan. 7
• Upper Iowa Conference Girls Basketball Standings
• Upper Iowa Conference Boys Basketball Standings

12/31/2025

🧨 Don’t miss out on our annual Purple Ribbon Fundraiser! Grab your tickets to get in on a fun night out, including a meal, auction & fair announcements for 2026!

Mark your calendars - Saturday, January 31, 2026! 📆

12/30/2025

Here is the latest information concerning snow and freezing drizzle this afternoon through Wednesday. Please utilize this information in your planning and coordination.

Snow and freezing drizzle will continue to develop into the area over the course of this afternoon. Highest potential for freezing drizzle will be along and west of the Mississippi River with mostly snow expected east of the Mississippi River. Freezing drizzle and snow may result in slippery road conditions so be sure to take it slow when driving this afternoon.

12/30/2025