TOP HEADLINES

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    Schutte inside-the-park slam lifts Bulldogs to sweep
    07/08/2025 - 11:44am
  • Bulldogs wrap up second place in UIC
    07/08/2025 - 11:42am
  • Upper Iowa Conference Standings
    07/08/2025 - 11:39am
  • MFL MarMac baseball and softball Scoreboard
    07/08/2025 - 11:38am
  • New mural in Monona complete
    07/08/2025 - 11:35am

  • (From l to r) Ambryss Henkes, Brooklyn Headlee, Andrew Torkleson, and Raela Kraus posed for a photo with the patriotic crowns they created.
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    Kids of all ages created craft projects at last week’s summer reading program at Murphy Helwig Library. (Destiny Kapler/The Outlook photos)
    Summer reading program features patriotic crafts
    07/08/2025 - 11:34am

  • At DroneXperts, Collins is teaching young people how to use drones, a skill they can use in the workforce, both now and in their future careers. The classes are grant-funded and free to students ages 14-24. (Destiny Kapler/Postville Herald photos)
    Local business offers professional drone training
    07/08/2025 - 11:27am

  • Emma Grau jumps out of the way of an inside pitch during the first game of Wednesday’s doubleheader against Postville.
    Bulldogs snap long losing streak
    07/01/2025 - 4:48pm

  • Two bucket trucks displayed a welcome sign for the Allamakee-Clayton Electrical Cooperative Member Appreciation Picnic at the entrance of the Big Four Fairgrounds. (Destiny Kapler/The Outlook photo)
    Allamakee-Clayton Electrical Cooperative hosts Member Appreciation Picnic
    07/01/2025 - 4:42pm

  • Inside the Monona Subway, advertising for subs, cookies, and more is still present. If the store stayed open, it would have to remodel. (Photos courtesy of Todd Balekos)
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    After announcing its closing, the Subway in Monona no longer has its storefront sign up, though it could potentially be open the next few weeks, depending on inventory and staffing. (Photo courtesy of Todd Balekos)
    Monona Subway closing after 30 years
    07/01/2025 - 4:36pm
  • Outlook Scoreboard
    06/24/2025 - 4:02pm

  • Members of the MFL MarMac girls golf team include, front row (left to right): Mariah Moser, Kaylee Baker, Morgan Jacobson, Devon Meyer and Jerica Wille. Middle row (l-r): Julia Grau, Lily Johnson, Hannah Jacobson, Taylor Randall, Mattie Hallberg and Kytlee Warrington. Back row: Coach Dave Corlett, Head Coach Jake Wilke, Hadyn Meyer, Macy McGeough. Ashlyn Blake, Taryn Moser and Coach Mike Meyer Not pictured is Rachael Keehner. (Destiny Kapler/The Outlook photo)
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    Morgan Jacobson
    MFL MarMac Golf 2025
    06/24/2025 - 3:59pm

  • Mayor Grant Langhus administered the oath of office to new council member, Kevin Brainard, at the Monona City Council meeting on Monday, June 16. Brainard will fill the vacancy from the resignation of a former Council member. (Destiny Kapler/The Outlook photo)
    Monona City Council picks new council member
    06/24/2025 - 3:40pm
  • Hay Days President gives event overview
    06/24/2025 - 3:38pm

  • The original barn still stands at the farm Gregory grew up on.
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    Karen Gregory’s book features many pictures of the area and farm she grew up on, like this photo of her parents’ farmhouse.
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    Karen Gregory
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    Former area resident writes book on growing up in Driftless area
    06/24/2025 - 3:32pm

News

07/08/2025 - 11:35am
New mural in Monona complete
Artist Shawna Marie McLeod completed Monona’s new mural last week. Located on the south side of the building at 111 North Main Street, the mural features the words “You’ll like Monona,” along with flowers and a butterfly design that people can use...
Summer reading program features patriotic crafts
Local business offers professional drone training
GTSB offers guide to new hands-free driving law
Allamakee-Clayton Electrical Cooperative hosts Member Appreciation Picnic
Monona Subway closing after 30 years

Opinion


Unbelievably, I was able to take a photo where all three of the kittens and their mama were looking at me at once. That aside–just look at those cute faces!
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A close-up of one of the tiny kittens.
06/24/2025 - 3:45pm
Behind the Desk
A while back, I discussed some kitties that had changed my opinion about how I thought of cats in general and some kitties that were in my life recently. Well, circling back with an update, I recently found a home for the very friendly orange cat...
From The Cheap Seats
From the Cheap Seats
Behind the Desk
From the Cheap Seats
Behind the Desk

Sports

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07/08/2025 - 11:44am
Schutte inside-the-park slam lifts Bulldogs to sweep
ELKADER – Khloe Schutte’s grand slam inside-the-park home run lifted the MFL MarMac softball team to a 14-3 victory and a doubleheader sweep over Central Community Wednesday in what proved to be its regular season finale. The Bulldogs (7-25 overall...
Bulldogs wrap up second place in UIC
Upper Iowa Conference Standings
MFL MarMac baseball and softball Scoreboard
Bulldogs snap long losing streak
Outlook Scoreboard

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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