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Huskies christen new ball diamond in competitive home opener against HDC

By Kelly Terpstra

Of the Reporter

Underneath the bright lights of a brand-new softball complex, the Nashua-Plainfield Huskies had a big crowd backing them.  

James T. Vowell III, 82

James T. Vowell III, age 82 of Eldridge, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the Davenport Lutheran Home.

Per his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded and no services will be held.

Mary Virginia Knutson, 85

Mary Virginia Knutson, age 85 of Alta Vista, died Monday, June 2, 2025, at Colonial Manor of Elma from complications of a fall and dementia.

Rebecca “Becky” Susan Franzen, 69

Rebecca “Becky” Susan Franzen, age 69 of New Hampton died Friday, May 30, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.

Glen Schwickerath, 63

Glen Schwickerath, age 63, died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family on June 1, 2025.

Glen was born in New Hampton on May 7, 1962, the son of Paul and Louise Schwickerath. He grew up helping out on the family farm.

Chickasaws remain unbeaten

By Bob Fenske

editor@nhtrib.com

Evidently, this no-hitter deal is kind of contagious for the New Hampton baseball team. 

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