News
Rolling out lefse last Friday in preparation for the Rake Quasquicentennial are, from left: Louise Hagedorn, Beth Matheson, Marlys Andersen, and Connie Brooks. Volunteers spent the day turning 100 pounds of potatoes into 96 packages of lefse that will be for sale this Saturday at the Rake Community Center.
08/13/2025 - 1:29pm
The community of Rake will celebrate its 125th anniversary and highlight its Norwegian heritage during a full day of activities this Saturday, Aug. 16. The Rake Quasquicentennial will feature an afternoon parade with the Decorah Nordic Dancers,...
Opinion
08/13/2025 - 1:22pm
This past weekend, Kathleen and I attended Romance Rendezvous Book Blast in Cedar Falls. We had VIP tickets which gave us the privilege of having lunch with the attending authors. It really was a blast. We sat at the same table as Maggie Adams and...
Sports
Brian Hobbs and Brian Bashans were the guests of honor at the 2025 Katie Lockrem Memorial Golf Tournament, which raised money this year to help the two men in their fights against cancer. From left are: Alexis, Kory, Brian, Kade, and Dee Hobbs, along with Brian Bashans.
08/13/2025 - 1:28pm
The Katie Lockrem Memorial Golf Tournament had another great turnout for the event’s fourth year on Saturday, Aug. 2. Golfers enjoyed a four-person, best-shot tournament, along with a meal, entertainment, and a silent auction, as they raised money...
Obituaries
08/13/2025 - 1:22pm
Rose M. Levik, 94, died August 5, 2025, at the Timely Mission Nursing Home at Buffalo Center. Funeral services for Rose were held on Saturday, August 9 at the United Methodist Church in Buffalo Center. Burial was held in Graceland Cemetery in...
