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  • Members of the MFL MarMac boys track and field team include, front row (left to right): Anthony Bunting, Hunter Bogdonovich, Rylan Schroeder and Adian Reynolds. Back row (l-r): Coach Karter Decker, Kashton Decker, Averey Thornton, Rylee Kugel, Jaxon Millage, Carter Streicher, Tucker Ruff, Carter Stoddard, Eli Hanson, Dante Thornton and Head Coach Tracy Decker. Not pictured are Carter Lightfoot, Bryce Jones, Payton Schultz, Parker Kuehl and Blake Schutte. (Destiny Kapler/The Outlook photo)
    Boys Track and Field
    06/10/2025 - 3:02pm
  • MFL MarMac teachers spend week improving curriculum
    06/10/2025 - 3:00pm
  • Monona hosting annual Hay Days this weekend
    06/10/2025 - 2:49pm

  • The Froelich Museum features a smaller replica of the original tractor that John Froelich invented. (Destiny Kapler/The Outlook photo)
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    The Garnavillo Historical Musuem has several cases of unique glass items, including a slipper made from uranium glass. While it appears to be normal, slightly-tinted green glass under normal light, a blacklight, as is used here for the photograph, reveals the bright glow of the item. (Destiny Kapler/The Outlook photo)
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    The Monona Historical Museum has a room-full of historical clothing in its upstairs, including these vintage wedding dresses. The one in the middle is from the 1800’s. (Destiny Kapler/The Outlook photo)
    Clayton County hosting Museum Crawl during month of June
    06/10/2025 - 2:04pm

  • 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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    Jaxon Millage
    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

News

06/10/2025 - 3:00pm
MFL MarMac teachers spend week improving curriculum
MFL MarMac teachers have an opportunity to spend a whole week getting the curriculum more tailored to real-world careers as the result of a grant. Melissa Haberichter, teacher-librarian and work-based learning coordinator for MFL MarMac high school...
Monona hosting annual Hay Days this weekend
Clayton County hosting Museum Crawl during month of June
Monona Family Aquatic Center opens for season
Last day of school at MFL MarMac
Hinson’s town hall yields mixed responses

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


Members of the MFL MarMac boys track and field team include, front row (left to right): Anthony Bunting, Hunter Bogdonovich, Rylan Schroeder and Adian Reynolds. Back row (l-r): Coach Karter Decker, Kashton Decker, Averey Thornton, Rylee Kugel, Jaxon Millage, Carter Streicher, Tucker Ruff, Carter Stoddard, Eli Hanson, Dante Thornton and Head Coach Tracy Decker. Not pictured are Carter Lightfoot, Bryce Jones, Payton Schultz, Parker Kuehl and Blake Schutte. (Destiny Kapler/The Outlook photo)
06/10/2025 - 3:02pm
Boys Track and Field
Boys Track and Field Roster Hunter Bogdonovich, Soph. Anthony Bunting, Jr. Kashton Decker, Soph. Eli Hanson, Jr. Bryce Jones, Soph. Parker Kuehl, Sr. Rylee Kugel, Sr. Carter Lightfoot, Jr. Jaxon Millage, Sr. Adian Reynolds, Soph. Tucker Ruff, Sr....
Young Bulldog softball team drops season openers
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

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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