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Fear heights? Forget this job

 As Ken Rasing watched the employees of Sabre Towers get ready to install Chickasaw County’s new communications tower, the emergency management director let out a sigh of relief.“I’m glad they’re climbing it and not me,” he said last Friday when w

Librarian brings love for soap making to facility

 New Hampton Public Library Librarian Judy Knoll held a soap making class Tuesday night for the community as a great new skill to learn and a way to pass on her hobby.“One day I was looking on the internet for an alternative to laundry soap becaus

Fern V. Eckenrod Dies At 89

Fern V. Eckenrod age 89 of Nashua, IA, died Thursday, December 15, 2016, at the Cedar Vale Assisted Living in Nashua.Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 19, 2016 at the United Methodist Church in Nashua with Rev.

Helen Genevieve Murray Dies At 99

Helen Genevieve Murray, 99, of Iowa City died peacefully Thursday, December 15th at Solon Care Center.

Roxanne Lynn Ranc Dies At 44

Roxanne Lynn Ranc age 44 of New Hampton, IA, died Sunday, December 11, 2016, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.A Memorial Service will be held 1:00 p.m.

Margaret "Mary" Rouchka Dies At 89

Margaret "Mary" Rouchka age 89 of New Hampton died Monday, December 12, 2016, at New Hampton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m.

Elizabeth "Betty" Steffen Dies At 93

Elizabeth “Betty” Steffen, age 93, of New Hampton, IA passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Holy Family Paris

Anna Tomasek Dies At 70

Anna Jane Tomasek age 95 of Waucoma, IA, died Monday, December 12, 2016, at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 17, 2016, at St.

Lloyd M. Thornton Dies At 82

Lloyd M.

David Jirak Dies At 70

David Jirak age 70 of Lawler, IA died Sunday, December 11, 2016 at his home. Per Dave's request, his body has been donated to the University of Iowa for medical research.A Memorial service will be held 7:00 p.m.

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