David Swenumson sat at his kitchen table in his Ionia home, and talked about the end of what has been truly a remarkable political career.
“It’s time for someone else,” he said. “It’s time for the young ones to take over.”

Mary Jane Schultz, age 72 of New Hampton, passed away at her home with her family by her side on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017.

Take one look at the bid documents or the building plans that contractors have in their hands today and one realizes this is a pretty complicated process.

The National History Day honors just keep piling up for Caleb Lines.

It wasn't always pretty, but New Hampton volleyball coach Jess Geerts didn't care. All that mattered to her was the Chickasaws won Tuesday night and will now play for a trip to the Class 3A state tournament.

Leona M. O'Regan, 83, of Waukon, died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, at Good Samaritan Center in Waukon. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 28,2017 at 11a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon with Fr. Mark Osterhaus officiating.

Phyllis Schoonover age 87 of Fredericksburg, died Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, at Hillcrest Home in Sumner.

Jeffrey Wayne Lore, 60, of Austin Texas, formerly Bassett, passed away Thursday Oct. 19, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family.