Outlook Newspaper

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

12/30/2025

Weather-related delivery delay
Due to recent weather conditions, delivery of The Outlook and Postville Herald will be delayed by one day this week. Under normal circumstances, the paper is available on newsstands Tuesday mornings and delivered to local mailboxes Wednesdays. This week, readers can expect to find the newspaper on newsstands Wednesday morning, with local home delivery through the mail arriving Thursday. Please keep in mind that mail delivery could be further delayed because of the upcoming New Year holiday, as post offices will be closed on January 1.