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Glenwood City man found dead in submerged vehicle
NEW RICHMOND — One adult male was found deceased inside of a vehicle that was partially submerged in Hatfield Lake. According to a press release from the New Richmond Police Department, it stated that the department had received notification at 9:29 a.m. Monday, October 7, that a vehicle was seen in Hatfield Lake partially submerged.…
Read MoreGC Schools have solid start in the garden
By Sean VanderWaal GLENWOOD CITY — Cool fall weather signifies the end of another growing season and the start of harvest. While our farmers are out in the field harvesting their beans and corn, students at Glenwood City Schools were busy harvesting the fruits of their own labor, thanks in part to the Glenwood City…
Read MoreDistracted driving causes accident on Oak Street in Glenwood City
By Amber Hayden GLENWOOD CITY —Careless driving was the cause of an accident on late Tuesday afternoon, October 1. Larissa Pelzel, of Clear Lake, was headed west on Oak Street when she looked down to plug in her phone charger causing her Trailblazer to hit a parked vehicle owned by Terry Bazille, of Emerald. Bazille’s…
Read More2019 Colfax Homecoming photos
The 2019 Colfax High School Homecoming festivities were held October 4. King and Queen, Marcus Drees and Hailey Klukas (center), were crowned Friday evening, October 4, during halftime of the football game. More photos can be found on our photo website.
Read MoreTruth Be Told Jane Sonnentag: “First Day of School”
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Truth Be Told “Firsts” Edition at the Colfax Municipal Building’s Cozy Theater on Sunday, September 8, featured stories of “firsts.” Storytellers included Ken Neuburg (First Pack of Baseball Cards), Randy Simpson (First Car), Jane Sonnentag (First Day of School) and Derek Westholm (First Date). The Truth Be Told…
Read MoreCHS Class of 1960 holds reunion
Airman Zachary Paffel graduates from Air Force basic training
U.S. Air Force Airman Zachary W. Paffel graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four…
Read MoreColfax Health and Rehab – 10-9-2019
News for the week of Sept. 29th through Oct. 5th: Sunday’s are usually quiet in the Big Yellow House, but not this Sunday! Voices were heard in the square as a few residents gathered for a friendly game of Smear! If you would like to join in the fun, contact us. The residents would love to…
Read MoreCHS Class of 1952 holds reunion – 10-9-2019
Popple Creek HCE donates quilt to Sampson Funeral Home
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Geri Bates got the idea for a funeral quilt after her brother passed away. Bates and other members of the Popple Creek HCE presented the quilt they had made to Dan Duffenbach, funeral director at Sampson Funeral Home in Colfax, October 2. In addition to Bates, other members of…
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