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Fred Harlan Emkes, 83

Fred Harlan Emkes, age 83 of Cedar Falls, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at the Martin Suites at Western Home Communities.
He was born November 13, 1937, in Grundy Center, son of Anton and Jennie (Hempen) Emkes.

Great problem to have!

Chase Sudol has a problem – and that’s a good thing.

Merle Francis Roths, 97

Merle Francis Roths, 97, passed away peacefully Monday, February 8, 2021, at the Vinton Lutheran Home.

Shirley A. Ptacek, 87

Shirley A. Ptacek, age 87, of Cresco and formerly of Lourdes, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 at Howard County Regional Health Services in Cresco.

Chickasaw pair named to the all-NEIC teams

Even with a bum knee and hobbled to a degree – Drake Wemark is without question one of the best basketball players in the Northeast Iowa Conference. 

Eligibility for COVID vaccine will expand

Hundreds of Chickasaw County residents became eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, but it may be a while before they can actually get their shots.

Brightening up a hallway

Madeline Taylor and Hailey Lechtenberg did the painting; Mason Mitchell did the graphic design.

Chickasaw girls’ trio honored by NEIC

Carlee Rochford couldn’t catch a break in 2021. 

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