Let’s get one thing out of the way before we get started with this story.
You want to hug Arlo Brown, don’t you?
Seriously, is he the cutest little boy you’ve ever seen or what? 

Muriel C. Reetz, age 79, of Elma, IA passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Colonial Manor in Elma, IA.

Rosalie J. Glaser, age 80 of New Hampton, IA passed away on October 25, 2019 at New Hampton Nursing and Rehab Center.

Vincent “Vinny” P. Glaser, age 84, of Alta Vista, Iowa passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Colonial Manor in Elma.

Otto Frederick Zmoos, 94, passed away unexpectedly at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center on October 21, 2019.

The goal for Turkey Valley cross country coach Sarah Bakula since the start of the season has been to peak for the conference and district meets.

Last week was a boon for area farmers; the weekend and the start of this week … not so good.