Dorothy L. Nystel, age 67, of New Hampton, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Nichole “Nikki ” Lee Schluetter, age 41 of New Hampton, died peacefully and surrounded by her family on Friday, March 12, 2021, at the Hospice Home in Waterloo.

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.

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

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

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.

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. 

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.