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A Time to Remember: the Flood of 2008
It has been about a year since Mother Nature hit Elkader with a watery fist that devastated many businesses and residences in the community.
Posted on June 2, 2009
Elkader Business operators look back at the June 2008 Flood
A year after the worst flood ever to devastate Elkader, business owners are found reflective, on guard and still completing flood recovery projects.
Posted on June 2, 2009
Flood of 2008: Where Are They Now?
Nearly a year ago, the town of Elkader, along with many other towns and cities in Iowa, was hit with record-breaking floods. Some of those people affected by the flooding shared their stories with us at the time. The Clayton County Register recently contacted some of those people to see how their lives have changed in the ensuing year.
Posted on June 2, 2009
Annual essay prize honors Elkader's namesake
A 19th century Muslim world hero, a small Midwestern town, a Virginia author and a high school essay contest have all become part of a fascinating global cultural adventure which spans over 150 years.
Posted on June 2, 2009
Elkader Memorial Day Program
Posted on May 26, 2009
Garnavillo Memorial Day Program
Posted on May 26, 2009
The Register's Website Temporarily Unavailable
As most of you have probably noticed, The Clayton County Register's website has not been updated a whole lot recently.
There has been some shifting of duties and responsibilities and a little corporate restructuring that have caused the maintenance of the website to be swept aside.
I sincerely apologize to all of our devoted online readers who haven't been able to follow their news and sports through the online portal we provide.
We strive each day to make The Register just a little better for the reader, and we will continue to work on getting the website up to speed in a timely fashion.
Thank you for your patience during our transition period.
Sincerely,
Jason L. Meyer, Managaing Editor
The Clayton County Register Posted on May 20, 2009
Annual Elkader Redhorse Fisheree draws over 200 registrants
A beautiful day, a cooperative river, and an abundance of fish led to a very successful 19th Annual Elkader Redhorse Fisheree Saturday, May 2.
 Posted on May 6, 2009
Prom Photos
Prom Photos 4x6 prints for $5. All images are copyrighted and may be subject to law if printed without permission.
Call 245-1311 or e-mail ccrads@alpinecom.net to place orders.
Posted on April 29, 2009
Dominic Horns, 7, diagnosed with brain tumor; area community support sought
Wednesday, April 1, seven-year-old Dominic Horns, of rural Postville,
was diagnosed with Diffuse Pontine Glioma, a terminal, fast-growing
brain tumor.
Dominic, "Dom," is the son of Dwight and Shauna (Swift) Horns of rural
Postville, and Sara Brincks of Decorah. Dom lives with Dwight and
Shauna. His immediate family includes brother Lennon and little sister
Lavender.
Posted on April 29, 2009
Elkader's Mascara Park wins Iowa 'Beautification Award'
Award-winning work
Representatives of the Main Street Elkader Design Committee were in Des Moines this past week for the announcement of a Main Street Iowa beautification award for the renovation of Mascara Park. Presenting the award (left) was Michael Tremontina, Director of the Iowa Department of Economic Development. Accepting were Elkader committee members, left to right, Mary Harstad, Charles Schiller and Jon DeNeui.
A Main Street Iowa Beautification Award for Mascara Park was announced
at the Annual Main Street Awards Ceremony at the Des Moines Marriott
Downtown this past Friday, April 17.
During the ceremony, Jon DeNeui was also honored as Elkader's
"Volunteer of the Year" for his work on the park and other city
projects.
Over 400 persons representing the 40 Main Street Communities throughout
the state were gathered for the evening of recognition for volunteers
committed to downtown revitalization in their respective towns.
Posted on April 28, 2009
Businesses and student teams work together on new ideas
Treats, Etc...
Smiling through a chilly afternoon, Iowa State University Students Megan Sims (foreground) and Rama Srinivasan spruced up the railing in front of Treats, Etc. with fresh paint during their three-day visit as part of an ISU merchandising branding class
Four downtown Elkader merchants worked with crews of Iowa State
University students for three days this past week to put in place ideas
for "branding modifications, merchandising makeovers, and marketing
recommendations" which the students had developed in an Iowa State
University class on "Entrepreneurship in Human Sciences." The Elkader
businesses were Treats, Etc., Willow Creek Garden and Wine, Holly's
Bridal Boutique and Moser's Pharmacy.
Professor Linda Niehm, who teaches the class with her colleague
Professor Ann Marie Fiore, accompanied the students to Elkader. Design
consultants Tim Reinders and Michael Wagler as well as intern Anna
Buhmeyer and business improvement consultant Jim Thompson, all of Main
Street Iowa, were also on hand to help.
The students come from a broad range of personal backgrounds - big
cities to small communities both in and out of Iowa and at least one
from a foreign country - and scholastic majors including retail
merchandising, hospitality management, and textile and clothing.
Posted on April 28, 2009
Arlington man stabs self after fleeing police
 Monday, April 20, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received
information from the Clayton County Sheriff's Office that they had a
Warrant of Arrest for Jeffrey Alan Happel, age 40 of Arlington, for
Domestic Assault 3rd or Subsequent Offense, a Class D Felony and
Violation of a no contact order with a $10,000.00 Cash Only Bond.Posted on April 27, 2009
Burn Ban Lifted
The Clayton County Burn Ban is now lifted.
Posted on April 27, 2009
Clayton County Agriculture Society receives $2500 grant from Pioneer Hi-Bred
Jim Hosch Arena donation
Larry Gaul presents Tammy Muller, 4-H and Youth Program Coordinator for Clayton County, with a $2500 donation towards the Jim Hosch Memorial Arena.
The Clayton County Agriculture Society is pleased to announce that Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, donated $2,500 toward the Jim Hosch Memorial Arena at the Clayton County Fairgrounds.
This grant originated with a request from the area Pioneer representatives including, Larry Gaul, Matt Gaul, Joe Shirbroun, John Wessel, and Kerry Jacobson through Pioneer Community Investment.
Posted on April 21, 2009
Turkey River receives Water Trails Grant
The Iowa DNR recently awarded an Iowa Water Trails grant for the Turkey River to the Northeast Iowa Resource Conservation and Development Board, the Fayette County Conservation Board and the Clayton County Conservation Board. The three organizations submitted the grant application earlier this year.
The two year project will connect Clayton and Fayette Counties with congruent water trail signage along the 114 mile stretch of the Turkey River. This includes way-finding signage, signs along nearby highways directing users to access points, locator signs on bridge sides visible from the waterway, warning signs for hazards, signs indicating distance to next access, and water trail signs at each access.
The three organizations will also work together to develop a Turkey River Water Trail Map and Canoe Guide to clarify and enrich the water experience for recreational users. The trail map and guide will give detailed information regarding touring information, fishing and wildlife information, along with safety and local historical and cultural information.
When completed, this stretch of the Turkey River will be one of the longest official water trails in the state of Iowa. The grant funds awarded for this project was $21,037.
Posted on April 21, 2009
Second Annual CCH Women's Health Forum held April 15 in Elkader
Donna Winke takes in the presentations. She was the lucky winner of a water bottle.
by Shannon Durbin
"Who here follows the same motto 'I can deal with anything with the
right pair of shoes?'" said Barb Duwe-Peterson, reflexologist and owner
of Best Foot Forward in Elkader. The 105 women from across the county
who gathered together for the Second Annual CCH Women's Health Forum
were all in agreement.
Dressed in red for Heart Health Awareness, pink for Breast Cancer
Awareness and floral patterns ("The wild and crazy ones," said emcee
Fran Zichal) the women took part in a "Garden Party" put on by the
Central Community Hospital in Elkader, Wednesday, April 15. Posted on April 21, 2009
GUTTENBERG FIRE
On April 15, 2009 at 05:52pm the Guttenberg Fire Department was
dispatched to a structure fire at 511 Acre Street in the City of Guttenberg.
Upon arrival the department confirmed a working structure fire. Everyone was out of the residence upon arrival of the Fire Department and there were no reported injuries. The Fire was brought under control after an aggressive interior attack.
At this time the Guttenberg Fire Department along with the Iowa State Fire Marshal's Office are investigating the fire as a possible arson fire. Further information will be released following the investigation.
The Fire Department was assisted by the Guttenberg Police Department, Guttenberg Ambulance, and Clayton County Sheriff's Department.
Posted on April 16, 2009
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