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Virgil J. Hilsman dies at 90

Virgil J. Hilsman age 90 of New Hampton, died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, at Linn Haven Rehab and Healthcare in New Hampton. He died following a brief illness and was surrounded by his family.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m.

Michael Jeziorski dies at 68

Michael Jeziorski, age 68, of Nashua, formerly of Cedarburg, Wisc., died on Sunday, July 23, 2017, at Gunderson Health Systems in LaCrosse, Wisc. 

Ruth Duncan dies at 90

Ruth Duncan, 90, of Charles City, passed away Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City

Pool is close to taking bids

 
The renovation project at the New Hampton Municipal Pool gained steam last week as Parks and Recreation Department and Burbach Aquatics officials held a “pre-bidding” meeting with four contractors to discuss the $627,000 project.

Color Run exits the stage

 
The Industrial Park Color Run has run its course, but even the fifth and final event that was held Friday night had its charm.

Celebrating a century

 
Leo Rasing smiled and laughed as he picked up his hot dog and ice cream Saturday afternoon.
“They’re throwing me a heck of a birthday party, aren’t they?”
He paused for a moment and his voice turned a bit more serious.

Boyd “Buzz” Hendrickson dies at 81

Boyd “Buzz” Hendrickson, 81, of Charles City, passed away Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017 at his home.

Max (Tim) Howard Wood dies at 83

Max (Tim) Howard Wood, 83, of Waverly, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 4, 2017 at Unity Point Health - Allen Memorial in Waterloo.

Farm fields progressing well

 
Terry Basol recently drove through southeast Iowa, and as he did, the Iowa State University Extension agronomist was feeling pretty grateful on behalf of farmers in Northeast Iowa.

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