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Obituary: Michael DeGroote

Obituary: Michael DeGroote

Michael John DeGroote, age 63, of New Hartford, Iowa, was born the son of Marion and Hannah Mae (Gersema) DeGroote on October 31, 1962, in Bremer County, Waverly, Iowa. He received his education and graduated May 17, 1981, from Parkersburg High School. Mike made his home on an acreage near

Entering 2026 With Intention: Integration Before Execution

Entering 2026 With Intention: Integration Before Execution

Editorial Column by Danielle McCulley The start of a new year often comes with pressure to declare what’s next. New goals. New habits. New momentum. But before I could think about moving forward, 2025 asked me to do something else first. Integrate. Using truth as a compass paired with

Entering 2026 With Intention: Practical New Year’s resolutions to help you start 2026 with a smile

SOO Line by Soo Greiman Here is a startling fact: Did you know that only 9% of Americans actually keep their New Year’s resolutions? Yup. I read that on the internet, so it must be true. Maybe it was even generated by artificial intelligence (A.I.). I also learned

Entering 2026 With Intention: Past, Present, Future

#my2sense by Julie Hansen Past, Present, Future... The past prepares you for the present. The present fuels your future. As we enter another new year, there seems to be a natural inclination to. “New Year New You”. There is a predictable pattern, however, for many of us and it looks

Entering 2026 With Intention: Fortitude

Dr. Anthony D. Voss, Superintendent of Schools The beginning of a new year is an opportunity to start fresh, set goals, and for many, make resolutions. I've spoken of this numerous times over the years so it should come as no surprise that I'm not much

Cheers! Here’s Looking at Big Milestones Ahead in 2026

Cheers! Here’s Looking at Big Milestones Ahead in 2026

By Soo Greiman The new year stands before us like a chapter of a book waiting to be written. While I can’t tell you exactly what your chapter will say, I can tell you some of the major milestones that will be happening here at home—and around the

Jeff Baker Named Sales Director at Bill Colwell Ford and Colwell Motors

Jeff Baker Named Sales Director at Bill Colwell Ford and Colwell Motors

By Danielle McCulley Jeff Baker, a familiar face to many in the Hudson area, has been named Sales Director for Bill Colwell Ford and Colwell Motors of Mason City. Baker joined Bill Colwell Ford in 1995 as a sales representative and has spent nearly 30 years serving local families and