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Stunning transformation

Rick Kramer stood on the Garnant Pond dock, and his mind wandered back to a year ago.“Things have changed a little bit,” the New Hampton Parks and Recreation director said in what can only be classified as a grand understatement.Things have change

Numbers show it was wet summer

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know that Chickasaw County endured a wet summer; after all, most of us are still mowing our grass at least once a week.That’s the anecdotal evidence of how wet we were during what weather forecasters call “met

Patricia Charlotte “Pat” Van Dorn dies at 80

Patricia Charlotte “Pat” Van Dorn, 80, of Waterloo, died Saturday evening, Sept. 3, 2016, at Northcrest Specialty Care in Waterloo. Pat was born on April 11, 1936, in Waterloo, the daughter of Howard H. and Catharine M. (Fettes) Boesen.

Trojans rush past West Central

    With a rushing night of 152 yards on 14 carries Friday, Wyatt Blazek is currently the leading rusher in the 8-man district Turkey Valley participates in.    He didn’t do his scoring average any harm either — he is second to AGWSR’s Nathan Kars

‘Proud second’ for Chickasaws

It took the second-ranked Sumner-Fredericksburg volleyball team to knock the Chickasaws off their winning track Saturday.

Marlys M. Schwickerath dies at 85

Marlys M. Schwickerath age 85 of New Hampton died Friday, Sept. 2, 2016, at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept.

Gene C. Larson dies at 79

 Gene C. Larson, age 79, of Chester, passed away on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016, due to health issues.Gene was born on Feb. 24, 1937, in Howard County, Lime Springs.  Gene was baptized on July 30, 1939, at St.

Joan Gibbs dies at 81

Joan Gibbs age 81 of Nashua,  died Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 at the Shell Rock Healthcare Center. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016 at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Nashua with Rev.

Kinnick Stadium’s first-ever concert is a smashing success

I was honored to help make history recently by attending the concert at Kinnick in Iowa City ...

We have way more than two choices when it comes to president

For those of you who think the United States is a two-party country, I’ve got news for you: You’re in for a surprise when you go into the voting booth on Nov.

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