TOP HEADLINES


  • Members of the MFL MarMac softball team include, front row (left to right): Manager Desirae Kugel, Gracyn Welch, Brooklynn Audet, Aaliyah Corcoran, Emma Grau, manager Avery Kugel; (middle) Lauryn Sandstrom, Emme Wikner, Nora Rasmussen, Kacie Picha, Khloe Schutte, Jerica Wille, Grace Palas. Back row (l-r): Coach Gene Gerndt, Kensey Ball, Hailey Bouzek, Brooklyn Landt, Garnett Niedziejko, Autumn Shaw, Kytlee Warrington, Vanessa Luse, Coach Neal Wikner and Head Coach Venessa Rose. (Photo courtesy North Iowa Times-Register)
    Young Bulldog softball team looks to move up in UIC standings
    06/03/2025 - 3:12pm

  • Members of the MFL MarMac baseball team include, front row (left to right): Collin Wilder, Tyce Wikner, Brodyn Blietz, Carter Lightfoot, Cameron Hagensick, Jaxon Lamborn, Kashton Decker, Koda Warrington, Kyler Nuehring and Blake Schutte. Back row (l-r): Coach Lary Walter, assistant coach Cayden Pester, Brent Roe, Wesley Corlett, Jaron Wille, Parker Kuehl, Brayden Gordon, Kade Humble, Ben Krambeer, Jaxon Millage, Jacob Schellhorn, Carsten Pester, Brady Welsh and Head Coach Paul Gordon. (Photo courtesy North Iowa Times-Register)
    Experienced Bulldogs look to challenge for UIC title
    06/03/2025 - 3:09pm

  • The Monona Family Aquatic Center opened to the public on May 30. Despite the overcast weather, plenty of people were out enjoying the pool. (Destiny Kapler/The Outlook photo)
    Monona Family Aquatic Center opens for season
    06/03/2025 - 3:06pm

  • Some of the elementary kids posed for a photo as they waited for the bus to pick them up for the last time this school year. (Destiny Kapler/The Outlook photos)
    Last day of school at MFL MarMac
    06/03/2025 - 2:59pm

  • Hinson spoke to a crowd of citizens and several media outlets at her town hall meeting at the Elkader Opera House on May 28. (Destiny Kapler/The Outlook photo)
    Hinson’s town hall yields mixed responses
    06/03/2025 - 2:57pm
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    Returning talent could make UIC title race repeat of 2024
    05/27/2025 - 2:13pm

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    Pitching could be key in UIC baseball title race
    05/27/2025 - 2:09pm

  • Parker Kuehl competes at the 2025 State Track and Field meet. (John Jensen/The Outlook photo)
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    MFL MarMac senior Parker Kuehl wrapped up his track and field career with a fourth-place finish in the Class 2A long jump at the State Track and Field meet Thursday. (John Jensen/The Outlook photo)
    Kuehl earns State Track medal
    05/27/2025 - 1:42pm

  • Alan Martins of Luana (left) was presented with a flag and plaque by Kevin Herman (right) at the Armed Forces Day program.
    Midwest Veterans of America hosts local Armed Forces Day event
    05/27/2025 - 1:34pm

  • The students that completed Finn’s Mission received a special visit from Miss Polk County and Miss Iowa. Pictured (from l to r) are Miss Polk County (Brittany Costello), Ryker Larson, Kyson Fisk, Maisy Carlson, Isaiah Chiu, Ashlyn Crank, Case Donlon, and Miss Iowa (Abigaille Batu-Tiako).
    MFL MarMac third-graders complete CPR course
    05/27/2025 - 1:30pm

  • Leroy Ellis pointed to a cardboard cutout of a Model-T Ford for his presentation of Henry Ford.
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    Mason Schultz (left) was Donald Trump for the Wax Museum program and Dayton Hundt (right) was J.D. Vance.
    MFL MarMac fifth-grade students host Wax Museum program
    05/27/2025 - 1:25pm

  • Pictured are members of the MFL MarMac boys golf team that was a top-two finish at Monday’s state qualifier final from advancing to the state golf tournament. (Photo via MFL MarMac Community School District Facebook page)
    Bulldog boys win state qualifier semi, will play for state tourney berth
    05/20/2025 - 11:33am

  • Lauryn Sandstrom passes the baton to Charlotte Meyer during the 4 x 200-meter relay at the state qualifying meet in Cresco. (Photo courtesy Nate Troy, Cresco Plain Dealer)
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    Annika McArthur competes in the 100-meter dash at the state qualifier in Cresco. (Photo courtesy Nate Troy, Cresco Plain Dealer)
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    Bulldog senior Tucker Ruff clears a hurdle during the shuttle hurdle relay. (Photo courtesy Nate Troy, Cresco Plain Dealer)
    Kuehl earns state track berth in long jump
    05/20/2025 - 11:28am

  • The MFL MarMac girls golf team advanced the to regional final with a third-place finish in Friday’s regional semifinal at the New Hampton Country Club. (Photo via MFL MarMac Community School District Facebook page)
    Bulldog girls golfers advance to regional final
    05/20/2025 - 11:25am

  • Alicia Potter, part of the family that owns Great River Maple, stands in the new storefront open in McGregor. (Destiny Kapler/The Outlook photo)
    Great River Maple opens storefront in McGregor
    05/20/2025 - 11:19am

News


The Monona Family Aquatic Center opened to the public on May 30. Despite the overcast weather, plenty of people were out enjoying the pool. (Destiny Kapler/The Outlook photo)
06/03/2025 - 3:06pm
Monona Family Aquatic Center opens for season
The Monona Family Aquatic Center opened to the public on May 30.  The pool will be open to the public every day from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and again from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a lap swim from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.  The pool manager, Kadence Pape,...
Last day of school at MFL MarMac
Hinson’s town hall yields mixed responses
Returning talent could make UIC title race repeat of 2024
Pitching could be key in UIC baseball title race
Midwest Veterans of America hosts local Armed Forces Day event

Opinion

04/16/2025 - 9:57am
From The Cheap Seats
One of my favorite parts of professional baseball is its minor league system. That’s where you’ll find guys playing for the love of the game, many of them simply chasing a dream of one day being a big leaguer. Over the years I’ve see a lot of minor...
From the Cheap Seats
Behind the Desk
From the Cheap Seats
Behind the Desk
Behind the Desk

Sports

06/03/2025 - 3:16pm
Young Bulldog softball team drops season openers
A young MFL MarMac softball team opened its season with a pair of losses last week, 10-0 to New Hampton and 12-0 to Midland. The Bulldogs started four eighth-graders and a freshman in both games as well as a pitcher who entered the season with just...
Bulldogs open season with doubleheader sweep
Young Bulldog softball team looks to move up in UIC standings
Experienced Bulldogs look to challenge for UIC title
Kuehl earns State Track medal
Bulldog boys win state qualifier semi, will play for state tourney berth

Obituaries

05/21/2025 - 9:30am
James Roger Schlitter
James Roger Schlitter, 84, of Waukon, Iowa, passed away on May 16, 2025, at Northgate Care Center in Waukon. James, known as Jim, was born on October 10, 1940, at home in Linton Township, Iowa, to Lester and DeLillia (Bollman) Schlitter. He attended...
Kathryn Marie Starkey
Gary Dean Holly
Imogene Mabel Ruth Bentien
Carol Elaine Thomas
Carolyn Ann Middendorf

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