TOP HEADLINES


  • 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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    Devon Meyer
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    Hannah Jacobson
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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

  • Lauryn Sandstrom delivers a pitch in the first inning of the second game of Wednesday’s doubleheader against Turkey Valley.
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    Kacie Picha checks her swing during Wednesday’s truncated doubleheader against Turkey Valley.
    Bulldogs fall to Turkey Valley
    06/17/2025 - 10:15am

  • Ben Krambeer
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    Wesley Corlett
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    Members of the MFL MarMac boys golf team include, front row (left to right): Austin Trappe, Brock Hackett, Ben Krambeer, Quinn McGeough and Jaron Wille. Second row (l-r): Quentin Torkelson, Noah Troester, Gage Paulus, Aiudan Meyer, Dayne Anderson, Auston Lind, Jaxon Lamborn , Jarett Hanson and Brodyn Blietz. Third row (l-r): Koda Warrington, Joshua Schierholz, Wesley Corlett, Will Miller, Hunter Johnson, Ashton Phillips, Maddox Hanson and Coach Mike Meyer. Back row (l-r): Coach Dave Corlett, Kyler Nuehring, Cael Lightfoot, Kase Paulus, Jace Winters and Head Coach Jake Wilke. (Destiny Kapler/The Outlook photo)
    MFL MarMac Golf 2025
    06/17/2025 - 10:13am

  • James and Logan Ludwig demonstrate tae kwon do during the Hay Days Talent Show.
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    Shirley Seitz was named Grand Marshall of Hay Days and was recognized during the parade.
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    The Monona Butterfly Garden and Trails Committee promoted their upcoming 25th Anniversary celebration, which will take place July 19.
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    Monona Chamber and Economic Development Director Ardie Kuhse places a crown on the head of Amalia Schlueter during the Mr. and Miss Buckaroo contest.
    Hay Days 2025
    06/17/2025 - 9:50am
  • Area resident starts junk removal business
    06/17/2025 - 9:23am

  • 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

News

07/01/2025 - 4:44pm
GTSB offers guide to new hands-free driving law
DES MOINES – The Iowa Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) has offered a guide to Iowa’s new hands-free driving law that goes into effect July 1. According to the GTSB, the new law, which came after years of debate at the statehouse, prohibits...
Allamakee-Clayton Electrical Cooperative hosts Member Appreciation Picnic
Monona Subway closing after 30 years
Monona City Council picks new council member
Hay Days President gives event overview
Former area resident writes book on growing up in Driftless area

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


Emma Grau jumps out of the way of an inside pitch during the first game of Wednesday’s doubleheader against Postville.
07/01/2025 - 4:48pm
Bulldogs snap long losing streak
MONONA – The MFL MarMac softball team snapped a 16-game losing streak Wednesday with a pair of victories over Postville. The Bulldogs won the opening game 8-2 before dominating the nightcap, 13-3. Eighth-grader Gracyn Welch was the winning pitcher...
Outlook Scoreboard
MFL MarMac Golf 2025
Bulldogs fall to Turkey Valley
MFL MarMac Golf 2025
Boys Track and Field

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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