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Good signs, but COVID far from over

The COVID-19 stats are headed in the right direction, or at least they were last week, but ask Chickasaw County Public Health and Homecare Services Administrator Lisa Welter about the situation, and her answer boils down to this:

Trojan girls turn up the pressure to beat Chickasaws

Fire and ice.
Ali Hoffert has both of those extreme temperatures clearly under control.
In a free-throw shooting contest, bet on Hoffert's velvety touch every time.

FaceTiming with Santa

Santa settled into his comfy chair ready to do his deal — 2020 style.

Coming on strong

Ryan Rausch’s walk back to the bench after a halftime locker room chat with his New Hampton boys basketball team was a slow one on Monday night.

Buddy Westervelt, 85

Buddy Westervelt, age 85 of Waverly, died Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo of natural causes. 
A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, at Greenwood Cemetery in Nashua. 

Robert Patrick (Pat) Sheridan, 78

Robert Patrick (Pat) Sheridan, age 78 of Lawler, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, at Gunderson Medical Center in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. 

Raymond Drewelow, 64

Raymond Drewelow, age 64 of New Hampton, died Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. 

Sheldon E. Kreisel, 86

Sheldon E. Kreisel, age 86, of New Hampton, walked home with Jesus on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, at VA Central Iowa Hospice in Des Moines. 

Gerald Praska, 90

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, 89

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. 

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