Gerald Praska, age 90 of New Hampton, passed away of natural causes on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020, at his home with his family by his side.

Alice Grandy, age 89 of Nashua, died Friday, Dec, 4, 2020, at her home. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, at St. John Lutheran Church in Nashua, with the Rev. Norm Bauer officiating. 

Emil James Marr, age 70, of New Hampton, died at his home on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020.  

Myrna M. Hentges, age 94 of New Hampton, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, at MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center.

Two Februaries, as far as New Hampton/Turkey Valley wrestling coach Matt Paulus is concerned, without a trip to the state duals is enough.

Some Christmas events are going ahead, although they’re going to look drastically different this year, while still others, including the live windows display that was set to be held this Thursday, are being axed because of COVID-19.

This is not the time to let our guard down, Iowa leaders and Public Health officials say.
Yes, the state’s COVID-19 stats — after soaring for weeks — are finally coming down. That’s the good news.