Duane “Fritz” Balk, age 86 of Waucoma, died Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, at the Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital in West Union from complications of dementia and heart failure.

Mary Ann Kuennen, age 89 of Lawler, IA, died Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.

Dixie Lee Steffes, age 88 of New Hampton, died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Marie “Gerry” Heying, age 95 of Elma, died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, at Afton Oaks Assisted Living in Elma. 

By Kelly Terpstra

Of the Reporter

By Kelly Terpstra

Of the Reporter

The fifth-ranked Nashua-Plainfield wrestling squad has positioned itself to make a run. 

Now it’s time to really make some noise out on the mat. 

By Kelly Terpstra

Of the Reporter

Rebounding and defense. 

If Nashua-Plainfield can figure out those two key facets of basketball – watch out.