Joseph “Joe” S. Roethler, age 75 of North Washington, Iowa passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at his home in North Washington.

Will eating bacon and other processed meats really make you sick?
Recently the World Health Organization (WHO) came out with news stating that processed foods are linked to cancer.

I am sitting here on a Sunday evening wrapped up in emotions I didn’t see coming when I came to the office earlier today.

While many people are skeptical on this year’s time for trick-or-treating on Halloween I say embrace it!
New Hampton volunteers are trying something new this year and I see a great opportunity for kids and adults alike.

It’s Monday morning here at the Tribune and I just took a quick glance at Brittany Bierle’s column, which is about Halloween.
Dang. She stole my idea.

Merle Henry Hoffman, 91, of Marshalltown, passed peacefully and quietly at the home of his daughter in Sun City, Ariz. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015.

Bruce E. Qualley, age 64 of Jerico, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, at his home.

Thomas E. Trewin, age 74 of Fredericksburg, passed away on Monday, Nov. 2, 2015 at his home.