New Hampton Parks and Recreation Director Tara Hackman reached her goal – unless folks dawdled on their way home, they were sitting on their couch, snacks in hand, at 5:30 p.m. Sunday ready to watch ...

Duane Wickman, age 79 of Waucoma, died peacefully Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran ...

Lohen Tank had a lot running through his mind Saturday afternoon at the Class 2A district meet, but the New Hampton/Turkey Valley wrestler pushed the thoughts aside and did what he had to do. And 67 ...

Melvin Leonard Balk, age 81 of Waucoma, died Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center in Iowa City. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, ...

Chickasaw County Supervisor Steve Breitbach hit the proverbial nail on the head as he and his fellow board members discussed the county’s 2026-27 budget and tax levy. “People don’t care if the levy ...

Stephen James Brunner, age 63 of Fredericksburg, died peacefully Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at his home surrounded by family after a long battle with ALS. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m.

Catherine Ann Chihak, age 82 of Elma, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, at Colonial Manor of Elma with her husband William by her side. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday ...

Kenneth (Ken) Francis Gebel, age 89 of Elma, peacefully passed away on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at the Iowa City Veterans Affairs Medical Center. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb.