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Judge Alan Heavens administered the oath of office to new Clayton County Sheriff Brent Ostrander on Dec. 27. Ostrander officially started the role Jan. 1. (Submitted photos)
Clayton County sheriff’s deputies and other department personnel joined Brent Ostrander the day he was sworn in as sheriff. Ostrander joined the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office in 2006 and was serving as a criminal investigator and sergeant when he was elected to a four-year term this fall.
Board Game Afternoons, held each Tuesday at 2 p.m., and After Hours Board Games at 5:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month were among the new programs offered at the Elkader Public Library in 2024. (Photos courtesy of Elkader Public Library)
Established story times continue to be well attended, and are one way the library reaches out to area youth.
Every second Saturday, patrons can “Uke It Out” at the Elkader Public Library. It’s one of several new offerings spearheaded by director Alexandra Bomhoff.
Playing off the paranormal investigations in McGregor, the McGregor-Marquette Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 marketing efforts incorporated ghosts who encouraged people to “get spooky” and support the Ports of Discovery communities of Marquette and McGregor.
Attending a wedding inspired Tracy Cummer to capture beautiful moments through photography. Now the owner of TJC Photography, Tracy is pictured with son Clark and husband Justin. (Photo courtesy of Tracy Cummer)
Debra J. Blair, 62, of Elkader, passed away on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, surrounded by family at Regional Medical Center in Manchester. A beloved wife, mother and community member, she will be remembered as a beacon of joy and kindness.
