The New Hampton City Council kicked off 2026 with an appointment that returned it to “full strength” and by beginning the process of using eminent domain to hopefully solve water issues in and around ...

Joaquin Jones, age 65 of Mason City, died Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City, surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan.

Shirley Ann Murray, age 90, of Mankato, Minnesota, and formerly of Lawler, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, at the Oak Terrace Senior Living facility in Mankato. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a ...

That famed movie character Buddy the Elf probably summed it up best: “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” The members of the Nashua-Plainfield middle school ...

Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Beach, age 97 of New Hampton, died Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, at the Shell Rock Care Center. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, 2025, at Hugeback-Johnson ...