By Kelly Terpstra

sports@nhtrib.com

Dana Karl Straw, age 72 of Las Vegas, died unexpectedly from a heart attack on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Centennial Hills Medical Center in Las Vegas.

Dana Karl Straw, age 72 of Las Vegas, died unexpectedly from a heart attack on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Centennial Hills Medical Center in Las Vegas.

By Bob Fenske

editor@nhtrib.com

Kipp Elmer Jones — a beloved husband, father and grandfather — passed away peacefully at his home in New Hampton, Iowa, on Thursday, May 18, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Jane Carol Finnegan, age 78 of New Hampton, died Friday, May 19, 2023, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Rita Renee Roberson, age 70 of New Hampton, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Linn Haven in New Hampton. 

Virginia Lou Baltes, age 89, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2022.

Nashua-Plainfield High School celebrated its commencement ceremony on Sunday. 

Thirty-five graduating N-P seniors walked down the aisle to receive their diplomas. 

Garret Rinken and Luca Mueller gave the commencement address.