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Turkey Valley boys claim a UIC crown

For now, Turkey Valley's boys can enjoy the fact that they are the top team in the Upper Iowa Conference small school division.  The Trojans clinched the spot with a 57-44 win over Kee High Friday, which was followed by a Saturday 64-51 loss

Chickasaw girls clinch third

Chickasaw coach Matt Schult wasn't worried when his girls basketball team was tied 11-11 after a quarter with the league's 0-9 Decorah Vikings.  Nor was there concern when they were tied 22-22 at the half, or 35-35 after three quarters. 

A plethora of brides

When the doors opened Saturday for the eighth annual Wedding Extravaganza in New Hampton, the 25 vendors were ready for a crowd.They got one.“We feel pretty confident each year that we’ll have a decent crowd,” said event organizer Heather Maurer o

Referendum’s day arrives

After months of discussion — ranging from coming up with eight revisions and holding what seemed like umpteen informational meetings – decision day has arrived.Voters, at least those who didn’t cast early or absentee ballots, head to the polls tod

Jaykob Lee Wiese dies at 16

Jaykob Lee Wiese, age 16, of Bassett and formerly of Osage, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, at his home.Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb.

Eugene Schultz, Sr. dies at 94

Eugene Schultz, Sr., age 94 of New Hampton, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017 at New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb.

Chickasaws snag pair of NEIC wins

Zach Wemark knew the question was coming and cracked a smile as he was queried about the end of his perfect run at the free-throw line.  “Yeah, I knew about it.

We must stop balancing state budget on the backs of workers

The 2017 Legislative session opened last month at the Capitol, and I was fortunate to be in attendance.

Even after all these years, it’s tough to watch a kid’s dream end

There were multiple times as I sat matside at Saturday’s Class 2A sectional wrestling tournament when I had to remind myself “it’s just a game.”While the non-sports fans among you may think me foolish, my heart figuratively ached for the wrestlers

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