Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application 2024 at Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Hartington with the Rev Michael’s cemetery in Hartington at a later date Visitation with his body present will be on Monday Visitation will continue on Tuesday one hour prior to services Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington Honorary pallbearers will be Kayne Gratzfeld Nebraska and graduated from Hartington Cedar Catholic in 1976 He then attended Wayne State College for two years and studied Business He then came back to run the Globe Clothing with his parents After two years of running the store with his parents This left David in charge of running the business at age 24 He married Lynne (Arens) in 1981 and had two children David bought the Globe a few years later and continued to run the Globe Clothing until he retired in 2017 He was able to spend retirement at his favorite place In his words “that’s where you sleep the best” and “get to wake up to the birds singing”  David’s passions were his family and friends David’s love for football lead him to officiating football games for 28 years He even got to ref a few of his grandchildren’s football games He enjoyed watching the Huskers and Dallas Cowboys He also enjoyed watching Lady Husker Volleyball and Basketball He documented the weather in town for the National Weather Service for 39 years David was also elected as Chamber of Commerce President for one term David was also a 4th Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus for many years He was very active in his Catholic faith including being a lector for many years  David is survived by his two daughters Stephanie (Ryan) Gratzfeld of Hartington There are also many other nieces and nephews  David was preceded in death by this paternal parents Jack and Gertrude Konz Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Treynor’s Nora Konz has landed First Team All-Western Iowa Conference and the WIC Player of the Year honors (KMAland) -- Treynor’s Nora Konz has landed First Team All-Western Iowa Conference and the WIC Player of the Year honors Konz and teammate Addison Mauer headline the WIC First Team while Missouri Valley’s Grace Herman is the only unanimous choice on the first team Other first team honors went to Anna Stangl of IKM-Manning Quincey Schneckloth of Tri-Center and Sydney Somers from Riverside Second team honors went to Tri-Center’s Hayden Thomas Ava Worley and Brooklyn Lally from Logan-Magnolia Claire Schrage of Treynor and AHSTW’s Bella Lamp Honorable mention choices went to the following girls: the Western Iowa Conference announced Winter All-Academic Awards we attempt to be accurate in our reporting please contact us by emailing kmaradio@kmaland.com Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: A celebration of her life will be held on Friday January 10th from 4:00-7:00pm at Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring She attended grade school in a one-room schoolhouse close to the family farm for 3 years and then attended Holy Cross School for another 3 years Boniface High School in Cold Spring in 1968 Patty worked at several jobs including the post office Brown Boveri (formerly Turbodyne Corp) and then prior to her retirement she was the evening shift lead at National Vision of St Patty enjoyed many things in her life - she taught herself to play the guitar She thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her family many nieces and nephews and her beloved cats - Punky and Sophie her brother Charlie and nieces Jenny and Nadine Patricia A. Konz (Patty), St. Joseph, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 27th with family by her side.\nRead More Sleepy Eye Chapel with the CCW Rosary at 3:30 p.m Visitation will continue on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m Mary’s Catholic Church – North Entrance in Sleepy Eye Mary’s Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye on Tuesday and will be livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/stmarysleepyeye Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Sleepy Eye Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com the daughter of Engelbert and Evelyn (Mickelson) Moldan She attended grade school at Japanese Martyrs Catholic School in Leavenworth They stayed in touch through Mark’s military service and on July 20 Donna and Mark were blessed with three children They celebrated 50 years of marriage that was built on friendship She cherished being a mom and never missed an event her children were in Her children learned from Donna’s strong work ethic and they knew they could count on her for solid advice and unconditional love She loved going to their activities and bringing them to meat raffles Mary’s Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye She had a knack for growing beautiful flowers She also had a knack for making everyone feel welcome Generous with her heart and concern for others She was a great cook and hostess and loved celebrating her family and friends were extra special because Donna made them so and grandma and she will be missed beyond measure Donna is survived by her best friend and husband Jessica (Eugene “Shorty”) Elliott of Ames and Andrew (Christine) Konz of Albertville and James Konz; siblings and their spouses Glen (Lisa); siblings-in-law and their spouses Copyright © 2025 Ogden Newspapers of Minnesota A local food trailer is turning culinary heads by combining the universal love of ice cream cones and the craving for pizza to cook up a pretty unique dish Rest assured, East Koast Konz based out of Seville is not serving up ice cream in a cone topped with anchovies taking the traditional ice cream cone shape to create a hot pizza treat that is new to the Northeast Ohio food scene The new food trailer that just launched earlier this summer is just starting to make rounds to area festivals and events What is a pizza cone?Russ and Kerry Talmon said they were interested in starting up a food truck but wanted to try something new other than the usual takes on lemonade and BBQ A friend told them about a food truck they had visited in another state that was serving pizza in a cone Russ said they ventured out to try it for themselves and were hooked at first bite The couple lives in Westfield and also owns Pure Cryo health and beauty on Medina's Historic Square So they spent the ensuing months planning and equipping the food trailer The special oven that heats the pizza cones up to 300 degrees to make the cheese nice and melty is made in Italy And the special pizza dough cones also come from Italy Russ said they are still tinkering with final products but they offer several varieties from a cheese pizza cone ($7) to a pepperoni or sausage or deluxe with pepperoni They even offer dessert pizza cones in a variety of flavors for $6 And for Fido there's a pup pizza cone with peanut butter and Milkbone crumbles for $5 Russ said they try to locally source the ingredients and use Keller Meats Once the ingredients are added to the cone it takes about three minutes for it to rotate through the hot oven Russ said once customers wrap their heads around the concept and hands around the cone they are hooked and often come back for a second one "The events so far have been crazy busy," he said The end result is a very yummy take on pizza that is perfect for munching on while walking around a fair or a festival They serve it with a fork but I found it pretty easy to eat without one This way I could savor each bite of the gooey cheese Treynor's Ethan Konz ended his golf career on a high note Monday (Treynor) -- Treynor's Ethan Konz ended his golf career on a high note Monday The recent Treynor graduate grabbed the top state finish of his career coming in eighth at the Class 2A State Golf Tournament in Ames "It would have been great to have a day two because I think I could have moved up the leaderboard a little bit more but I think I played well Konz shot a 74 on the tournament's first day He was in eighth place heading into day two "I approached day one like any other tournament," he said I didn't play it differently than any other tournament That allowed myself to hits shot in the greens I felt like I could have done it if we had another day It's unfortunate it didn't play out that way." Konz spearheaded Treynor's first trip to state as a team in a dozen years "It was really fun for all of us," he said "I don't think I would have had as a much fun if the team wasn't there Our location in Konz was established in 1897 employing more than 1000 people and home to functions Operations Training & Customer Support Center together with a Demo & Test Drive Area The site is specialized in the development and production of wheeled excavators electric machines and special customer solutions Find information which is more specific to your own location and get in touch with your local Volvo dealer Add to Calendar Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory ZURICH, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Chubb today announced that Jeremiah Konz has been appointed Chief Reinsurance Officer Reinsurance Officer for Chubb Overseas General the company's international general insurance business Konz will have management responsibility for the design and purchase of reinsurance programs for Chubb and its business units globally managing the company's reinsurance recoverable asset and overseeing relationships with its reinsurers and reinsurance brokers Konz will also serve as Chairman of Chubb's Reinsurance Security Committee and as a member of its Global Credit Committee who was appointed Division President of the company's global cyber risk insurance business President and Chief Operating Officer of Chubb "Reinsurance plays a critical role in how we manage risk and we are pleased to welcome Jeremiah to this important leadership role for our company," said Mr  "Jeremiah brings strong analytical and technical skills and a deep understanding of insurance and reinsurance markets globally he has held important reinsurance roles in both our U.S  I am confident that Jeremiah will be a strong partner to our company's insurance businesses while helping us to further develop implement and manage our reinsurance strategy." Konz has more than 20 years of insurance industry experience He joined Chubb in 2012 as Senior Vice President Ceded Reinsurance for Chubb's North American operations he was appointed Reinsurance Officer for Chubb Overseas General Konz worked as an executive for reinsurance brokerage firm Aon Benfield providing analytic expertise to large commercial property reinsurance placements  In that role he worked in several geographies including Dallas Konz holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management and Economics from the University of Minnesota  He also holds the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and Associate in Reinsurance (ARe) designations from the AICPU Severe storms capable of producing tornadoes, damaging wind, and hail are possible on Monday Share photos & videosWorker's death leads to $177,000 in fines for Grand Chute business after OSHA probeby Brian Kerhin OSHA identified 15 serious and two repeat safety violations during inspections afterwards Two violations were directly related to the death The Grand Chute Fire Department says it was called to Konz Wood Products paramedics found Wolfinger on the floor with traumatic injuries The fire department did not release more details about his injuries except to say that he was not entrapped or entangled in any machinery This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page of Sioux City passed away peacefully on March 12th following a very recent diagnosis of advanced brain cancer.  A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, March 18, 2022 at the Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel off Hamilton Blvd. The evening prior, Thursday from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M., there will be a visitation with family present at the funeral home.  Online condolences may be given at www.meyerbroschapels.com to Elizabeth and Wayne Konz in Sioux City Iowa He graduated from Bishop Heelan High school in 1977 Dave first began his long career as a grocer- initially starting at the Piggly Wiggly His career as a grocer would span over 45 years The relationships he developed in his line of work meant everything to him and he often considered his co-workers as an extension of his family.  Dave was an avid golfer and spent many summers at the Green Valley Golf Course He loved to travel; especially to Cancun with his family and the easy-going nature he brought into any room he entered and cherished the time he spent with his friends and family.  Dave is survived by his daughter Elizabeth (Ryan) Kost and his grandson Benjamin; his father and step-mother Wayne & Judy Konz; his sister Linda (Ted) Wallendorf and their children Joshua (Holly) Wallendorf and David (Jennevy) Wallendorf; along with many great nieces and nephews.  MARTIN COUNTY — A new Port Salerno advisory committee member was appointed last week replacing one removed for violating public records law as the village wrestles with development County commissioners unanimously named Christina Waldron Ardigo a seventh-generation Treasure Coast resident to the Port Salerno Neighborhood Advisory Committee She and other committee members will help advise the county's Community Redevelopment Agency Ardigo wants to keep the historic fishing village from becoming a "big ol' city," she said Wednesday She sees Port Salerno heading in the wrong direction when it comes to redevelopment She wants to hold developers accountable for the costs of new infrastructure and keep them from taking over the community An opening on the Neighborhood Advisory Committee was created when Mary Beth Konz was removed by the County Commission Feb 20 after more than three years and with more than a year left on her term on the nine-member County commissioners removed Konz because she took too long to respond to an Aug which consisted of all communications between her and real estate investor J according to public documents and county spokeswoman Martha Ann Kneiss “[E]very person who has custody of a public record shall permit the record to be inspected and copied under reasonable conditions,” Senior Assistant County Attorney Sebastian Poprawski told Konz in a Sept "What constitutes a 'reasonable' time period and condition depends on the amount of time and difficulty required to search for the document(s) as well as the sheer amount of document(s) uncovered "Given that a search of any emails to/from Mr Crowley should not take more than a few minutes waiting until the end of the month could be viewed as an unjustified delay," Poprawski added Konz sent the first group of records to the county on Nov The violation may be a legal liability for the county and Konz could face anywhere from a fine to criminal charges according to a search of county legal records Konz was informed verbaly of her removal by County Attorney Sarah Woods Konz declined to be interviewed for this story Konz began her term on the Neighborhood Advisory Committee in November 2020 The request for Konz's public records came from Casey Cass owner of Casco Tools in Port Salerno and a member of Save Our Salerno a citizens group seeking a say in the future of the village Cass sought all communications between Konz and Crowley More: Parking may determine future development in quaint village of Port Salerno Opinion: By terrorizing Port Salerno residents, Corey Crowley is giving developers a bad name Cass did not respond to an email asking why he sought the records from Konz Poprawski also sought to have Konz certify she produced all records Cass requested a day before county commissioners removed her Keith Burbank is TCPalm's watchdog reporter covering Martin County He can be reached at keith.burbank@tcpalm.com or at 720-288-6882 GRAND CHUTE — An employee died Tuesday due to an industrial accident at Konz Wood Products in Grand Chute according to a news release from the company Wednesday The Outagamie County coroner identified the employee Wednesday as 57-year-old Francis L Wolfinger was "a long-term and valuable member of the Konz team," and "the company and all of its employees wish to express their deepest condolences to the family," according to the release The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration opened a case Tuesday stemming the death. Konz Wood Products said no further details will be released until the investigation conducted by OSHA and the company is finished OSHA has six months to complete its investigation issue citations and propose monetary penalties if violation of workplace safety and health regulations are found during the investigation Konz Wood Products said that "all employees have been offered the opportunity to receive grief counseling through the company EAP provider." Konz Wood Products is pallet manufacturer at 616 N and it has operated at the Grand Chute location since the 1960s Grand Chute Police and Fire departments were called at 3:40 a.m Tuesday to Konz Wood Products "for an injured and unresponsive male in the manufacturing area of the business," according to a Wednesday news release from the fire department Crews responded to a person "on the floor suffering from traumatic injuries," the release states "He was not entrapped or entangled in any machinery." The person had "serious head trauma," according to a Grand Chute police report that The Post-Crescent received Thursday through a public records request Paramedics "provided quick and comprehensive care," and Gold Cross Ambulance transported Wolfinger in critical condition to the Level II Trauma Center at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah according to the fire department's release Wolfinger was pronounced dead at ThedaCare according to a news release Wednesday from Outagamie County Coroner Douglas A Grand Chute Police Department conducts investigations on all deaths that occur in the town Konz Wood Products thanked Grant Chute first responders Wednesday "for their immediate and professional response to the accident." More: Suamico roofing contractor faces $180K fine over fall hazards at Appleton, Menasha sites OSHA's website shows that Konz Wood Products has had two cases The agency opened an inspection Oct. 11 at the business Before that, Konz Wood Products paid a $8,200 penalty related to three violations in a case that OSHA opened Dec. 19, 2019 an employee working as a machine operator ran a multisaw stacker "The employee reached for a board to adjust after stepping on the foot pedal to advance the forks for that layer," the agency said and caught his finger between the fork and the board "A coworker who trained the employee stated that he had trained him to shut off the equipment before adjusting boards," OSHA said The injured employee needed medical treatment but was not hospitalized Reach Becky Jacobs at bjacobs@gannett.com or 920-993-7117. Follow her on Twitter at @ruthyjacobs Andrew Martin Konz left this earth to be with his Heavenly Father on May 26 1983 along with his twin Benjamin to his parents Joan and Dave Andrew and Benjamin suffered Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome at birth Although this complication led to physical and mental disabilities Andrew spent his life sharing the abundant love in his soul                Andrew attended Riverside School at the time when it served as a school for children with disabilities It was a wonderful place with marvelous teachers where he learned to do some walking at the age of 3 While it was a skill he only had a short time it amazed us all and gave him great enjoyment                Andrew loved to spend time with his family His supportive grandparents always made sure he was included in all the fun times including snowmobiling and swimming                Andrew left his home with his parents at the age of 10 and expanded his family to include the residents and staff at Courage Homes House 1 here in Sioux City He continued to share the vibrant love God placed in his heart with everyone he met                Andrew has been a great inspiration to all his family especially to his sister Lizzie and brother Joseph He taught them to be excepting of all God’s children and always to be kind                Those grateful for the opportunity to be his parents are his dad Dave Konz and mom and step-dad Joan and Roger Hansen He will also be lovingly remembered by his sister and her fiancé Elizabeth (Lizzie) Konz and Ryan Kost his step-brothers and sister-in-law Tim Hansen and Zach and Katrina Hansen maternal Grandma Marilyn Ahlquist and step-Grandma Anna Marie Hansen paternal Grandpa and step-Grandma Wayne and Judy Konz  Linda and Ted Wallendorf and numerous cousins special friend Brandie Mitchell and the many special people both residents and staff who care both for and about him at Courage Homes House One                Andrew was preceded in death by his twin Benjamin Konz                We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money Max Albert Konz Jr., born October 27, 1926 went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2008 at the age of 81. He married his beloved wife Shirley Jeanette Konz on June 8, 1960. He was an educator, coach, and principal with the Harlandale I.S.D. for... View Obituary & Service Information created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories © 2025 Mission Park Funeral Chapels & Cemeteries Made with love by funeralOne Courtney Collen (Host): Hello, and welcome to another edition of the Sanford Women’s Podcast, Her Kind of Healthy. I’m Courtney Collen with Sanford Health News. Today, we’re talking all about midlife care. Shanna Konz is a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner here at Sanford Women’s and we are just delighted to have her joining us for this conversation I’m excited to talk about this exciting new service we have going here at Sanford Host: Yeah, I can’t wait to learn more and I want to do that as soon as we learn more about you and talk about your background, your career up to this point, and what you specialize in here at the Women’s Plaza I worked there for about three years and then in an effort to be closer to my family moved here to Sioux Falls and started working at Sanford So three of those years as a bedside nurse in the NICU And then I went back to school to become this women’s health nurse practitioner I spent two years working with high risk OB And then just having my own experience with struggling with fertility it was an easy transition to also help women just like me and I worked seven years in the reproductive medicine realm Then just this opportunity presented in January here to really help Sanford with an idea of developing a clinic It’s how our body functions every day And it seemed like a great transition to also transition into the next stage of life for women which is the perimenopausal and menopausal years And I’m looking forward to learning more about the care that Sanford Women’s is providing and will continue to grow on as we move forward You’ve obviously had a lot of experience working with female patients and I want to know what you enjoy most about your role Konz: I love I’m a relational person so I love really knowing a patient beyond just what Being able to develop that really personal relationship with them I feel really does help to direct their care even better to personalize it and just be their advocate for whatever stage of life they’re at let’s talk about this midlife program and Sanford Women’s is in the process of establishing a program to become sort of a one stop shop for patients at this stage in their life Tell us more about what that will look like Konz: Our OB/GYN physicians and nurse practitioners or PAs as well as primary care providers have traditionally and will continue to give care for the midlife patient We also though wanted to create an opportunity to extend the length of those visits and really have that opportunity which I love to get to know the patient better and get down a little bit deeper to what is the biggest issue that they’re facing Menopause is an inevitable but it doesn’t have to be miserable for women And so we are excited to be able to spend time with them educate them so that they know what to expect and really help drive their care for the years ahead some of the most problematic symptoms that women can have once the menopausal years start to approach are vassal motor symptoms Are you very familiar with integrative medicine So integrative medicine is combining traditional medical practices along with more holistic or Eastern medical practices But it does give us an opportunity to give Maybe give them more tools to help with things like stress management We’re offering guided imagery sessions Both of those really helped to stop that cycle of thought and stress that happens This puts that hard pause on those anxiety provoking thoughts and helps just to take a step back and even breathe Other services we’ll be offering is just education on aroma therapy That’s kind of hot on the market now but there is the right way to use those as well And so we’re excited to have that as an adjunct to other treatment So the acupressure is basically putting pressure on different locations that can give help to different ailments So those are the main ones we’re starting with We do anticipate additional growth with this too There’s talk about bringing an acupuncturist in as well So we’re excited to see how this is received by the clients as well this sounds like a lot just well-rounded care for a female patient and really exciting to see how it all plays out and what that response is like And when it comes to a woman’s health Konz: So middle life tends to be defined as between the ages of 40 to 60 does not necessarily have to be 40 years old There can be other issues that can cause women to go into having menopausal or midlife type symptoms that being sometimes women who have had chemotherapy or radiation can really put them into an induced menopause Sometimes there’s a surgical induced menopause where the ovaries are removed And sometimes women are just born with certain genetic conditions that might make them more prone to earlier menopause So if you’re looking at ages menopause tends to be the age of 51 and a half And our goal would be even once those perimenopausal symptoms start introducing themselves We’re ready to do that workup and figure out how what’s going on with those hormones and how to help the patient one thing I never thought about was that transition from OB/GYN care to maybe a primary care physician or family medicine So at what point would a woman start to think about maybe moving on from an OB And what would that something else be for a woman who is approaching that 40 years old range That’s a tough question because every woman loves her OB/GYN cause there’s lots of good memories that are bright and very good care to get them through those years Some might say that you may want to consider doing that after the reproductive years are over especially if you have a different chronic medical condition is definitely able to continue to care for women beyond just the pregnancy years They do see a lot of women for menopausal type symptoms as well Landin has an intimacy clinic that is very helpful for women throughout the lifespan I would say once those more chronic conditions start to come in and maybe when you’re looking at other screening things like exams such as like a colonoscopy that might be a good time to get established with someone who can also organize your care when chronic conditions let’s talk about COVID-19 now that we are months into this pandemic what are you hearing from middle aged women Women in that midlife space on this pandemic right now Konz: I think everybody of course has a sense of fearfulness of the unknown Midlife is particularly a stressful time because if you look at where that woman is she tends to be of the age where she’s caring for her family They might even have grandchildren or children who are pregnant and worried about that side but then they may still have parents as well that they’re worried about their safety and their health So that’s what I hear is just the extra stress and worry that women have just surrounding keeping their loved ones safe that I think that they don’t mind wearing masks cause that is one of our requirements coming into the clinic happy to be able to reenter our walls again and have some sort of sense of normalcy that the clinics are functioning and able to see them health doesn’t stop when there’s a pandemic How important is it that women in that midlife age range really pay attention to how they’re feeling mentally emotionally during this time and continue to get the care that they need There’s important screenings That kind of happens between the ages of 40 to 60 just screening for chronic issues is not prioritize themselves when it comes to taking care of others So I think self-care is of utmost importance paying attention to your symptoms and even letting yourself have five minutes to yourself but exercise truly is an important key to long-term wellness as is the food you put in your body but I think COVID gave a good picture to how important it is in times of needing to make sure you are your healthiest What are you most looking forward to about really integrating these new services for women in that space when can women start to see that and what are you most looking forward to Konz: I am really looking forward to empowering women and educating them on There are things they can do to truly make themselves feel better and have the best outlook on life now that they can I I’ve read so many books as I’ve been preparing myself to be able to care for women That really focus on now is the best time as ever to live your best life massage helps to reduce stress and helps to make you feel better So it’s okay to live your best life now And we’re just hoping to give you those tools to help women to know how to do that being a great mom and watching out for others So I’m excited to help empower women that it’s okay to take a step back and think I love giving the educational piece on what’s going on If they forgot groceries at the store or that they maybe feel a little more irritable We are currently taking patients so you can either ask for a referral through your primary doctor just simply by calling the clinic number as well Host: Is this something that women across the Sanford regions can find Or is this something you are starting in Sioux Falls first Konz: We are starting in Sioux Falls first There’s really large integrative medicine communities throughout various health care services And the advice that they give clinics just like us is start with the seed of an idea and plant it and let it grow as you determine what works best for your clinic and for the enterprise as a whole So it will be exciting to start here and take this to primary care perhaps as well Because women aren’t the only ones who are burdened by stressful times we will be starting here at the Plaza and as we grow we’ll be able to extend the services throughout hopefully more of the Sanford enterprise And I always believe that women in that age range that midlife stage of their life are heroes women and folks in health care are heroes as well And we look forward seeing how this program evolves and how women in the Sanford communities can get that care So we can’t wait to see what comes next Shanna Konz for joining us for this edition of Sanford Women’s podcast for all that you do for women in this space Please Support Continuous Local Covid-19 Coverage on Glenside Local a 16-year-old sophomore student at Upper Dublin High School passed away yesterday morning after being struck by a car while jogging Wednesday night at approximately 5:30pm Upper Dublin High School’s Superintendent Steven Yanni addressed Stephen’s passing in a Youtube message and principal Bob Schultz offered this message on Facebook:“Good morning UDHS Family,It is with sorrow that I share this news Yesterday evening he was out running in the community when he was struck by a car We are all deeply saddened by his death and send our condolences to his family and friends.Our students were notified of Stephen’s passing at the beginning of the school day and the high school offered a moment of silence in his memory Counselors and staff members will be located throughout the building today for students who wish to speak with someone at dward@udsd.org.”Stephen was promoted in June by his dojo He had been a member of the dojo for more than eight years The Upper Dublin Police Department gave the following statement: We wish to extend our most sincere condolences to the Konz family and to all those who have been affected by this tragedy.  The crash investigation being headed by our reconstruction experts within the Community Response Unit is ongoing.  We will provide relevant updates as they become available.  We would ask that anyone who may have witnessed this incident contact our department at 215-646-2101 NEENAH (NBC 26) — Few players from Northeast Wisconsin have been selected in the NFL Draft but one player with ties to Oshkosh and Neenah heard his name called eleven years ago Peter Konz was born in Oshkosh and starred as an offensive tackle at Neenah High School where he made the switch to center; and was ultimately selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round of the 2012 draft Konz said the hours leading up to his selection were "really stressful," but that all changed once he heard his name called "Once that pressure is broken and you know where you’re going and you’re on that phone call and recalled being on the field for the opening kickoff of his first-ever game "hoping it would be a touchback so I didn't mess anything up!" He earned a starting spot and made it to the NFC Championship game with the Falcons in his rookie year An ACL injury in his third year ended his professional football career Konz's former offensive line coach and the current Neenah High Activities Director the most important part of his legacy is the example he set for others “We want younger kids and other kids within our community to recognize that that’s an opportunity," he said was getting the chance to come home and play in front of friends and family in December on Lambeau is something we all kind of dream of," Konz said "You’re playing in front of your neighbors really all the people of the Fox Valley who were at that game probably saw me and while their beers were frozen I hope they were giving me a little cheer.” We cover stories making an impact in Neenah. This is your home to stay on top of what is changing in Neenah and why it matters to you and your family. We want to hear from you! Click here and tell us what we should be covering in your neighborhood Steve Konz can remember the piercing words when he was running for Maury County trustee in 1990 Republican can’t beat you,” Konz said his opponents were told by the political leaders controlling the county at the time The combination was unorthodox in southern Middle Tennessee with only 100 Catholic families in Maury County “Yankees and Republicans were almost as scarce,” Konz laughed Former trustee Polly Lovett retired from the trustee’s position in 1990 Konz went on to win the election in a five-person race after handing out more than 53,000 cards during the campaign He will have served seven terms when the 2018 election rolls around my name will not be on the ballot,” Konz said The 71-year-old former Minnesota native told The Daily Herald that he’s not running for re-election to his $85,000-a-year position He explained his decision to the Maury County Commission’s budget committee Tuesday night “It’s time to give someone else an opportunity,” Konz said The longtime member of the Knights of Columbus and Noon Rotary Club said he was at a meeting last month when he started leaning strongly toward retirement and spending more time with his wife assuming I was going to run again,” Konz told The Daily Herald “I went to a Knights of Columbus meeting the other night “She went on a trip without me earlier this year and she has another one she’s going without me Konz came to Tennessee in 1973 and sold cemetery plots door to door ‘Want to buy a graveyard space?’ ” Konz remembered The door-to-door sales experience helped when he campaigned for county commissioner in 1986 Konz left his job in sales to become shipping and distribution manager for Weather Tamer which at one time was the largest employer in Maury County owned Columbia’s Gene Heller and a partner explaining the company would be closing in early 1990,” Konz said “I knew the trustee’s job was going to be open with Polly Lovett’s decision So I dedicated myself full time to campaigning Konz said the key to his longevity was persistence and success as a people person former Spring Hill Mayor George Jones was running for county mayor and would see Konz wherever he would go “He got home one night and looked under the bed,” Konz said ‘Steve Konz has been everywhere else I’ve been today.’ “ Konz said he hopes to volunteer at Maury Regional Medical Center once a week when he retires He plans to stay with the Knight of Columbus and raise money for children He likes being part of the Maury County Fair board He enjoys attending veterans’ funerals as part of the American Legion “A lot of people have trouble the first year in retirement,” Konz said Konz said he plans to endorse his chief deputy She used to work with me at Weather Tamer,” Konz said “I’ve always tried to be good to my employees I have only had to hire five people in 27 years so far I asked Konz if the anti-incumbent mood among some Republicans influenced his decision Longtime Maury County Property Assessor Jim Dooley lost to Bobby Daniels in 2016 after 40 years of service Konz also remembered a conversation he had with former Maury County Sheriff Enoch George “Jim’s loss possibly impacted me some,” Konz said you won’t vote for me if I run?’ He responded There were other factors involved in George’s decision — and Konz’s choice It’s emotionally draining to turn over the job to another candidate and I think I could handle it for another term or two,” Konz said Maury County’s demographics have changed since 1990 Republicans control state and local politics Saturn and General Motors jobs have brought thousands of northerners — “Yankees” as they used to be called — to town And more than 1,000 Catholic families attend churches in Columbia and Spring Hill reflecting on the skepticism in 1990 and his success in winning and being re-elected six times James Bennett is editor of The Daily Herald old-school journalistic storytelling and original commentary on whatever catches his fancy or yours He was a 2017 Tennessee Press Association first-place award winner for editorial writing and public service Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Chief Communications Officer Toni Konz Tatman was awarded the 2023 O.V Jones Memorial Award from the Kentucky School Public Relations Association (KSPRA) at its spring conference March 24 in Owensboro which is the top honor for school public relations in Kentucky a former superintendent of Grant County Schools and the first superintendent to join the KYSPRA It is presented annually to a KYSPRA member for outstanding service to the organization and school public relations overall Tatman has been with KDE since January 2020 she was a communications coordinator for Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) and a journalist covering education in Kentucky and two other states for over 16 years the communications director for Knox County Public Schools “I nominated Toni Konz Tatman in recognition of her exceptional performance during COVID-19 and the positive changes in KDE communications since then,” Shelton said “Toni rose to the challenge and demonstrated exceptional leadership communication skills and professionalism during a worldwide pandemic.” Shelton said Tatman “worked tirelessly to keep school employees families and the Commonwealth updated about the latest developments” and her leadership has allowed KDE to grow its communications efforts and strategies “There is more information coming from the department than ever before with the focus being Kentucky’s outstanding students and school staff,” Shelton said I feel that I can reach out to Toni and her team any time and promptly receive an answer every time.” Glass said Tatman is an “incredible communications professional “Her love and passion for education are evident in all she does,” Glass said nor could we imagine anyone more deserving of this award.” KDE’s Division of Communications oversees social media and graphic design efforts; publishes the department’s flagship publication Kentucky Teacher; assists with the development of innovative online tools; serves the Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council; and oversees all statewide student and teacher recognition programs Tatman said she was “humbled” to receive the award “I would not be here without my incredible team at KDE – they are always willing to try new things and come up with different ways to highlight the work of the agency as well as tell the stories of our students school employees and school leaders,” Tatman said it is so important to be highlighting the great work taking place in Kentucky’s public schools.” KYSPRA has 130 active members and is the Kentucky affiliate of the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) publishes Kentucky Teacher to communicate directly with the state’s 40,000 public school teachers The stories of this award-winning publication include news workable ideas for guiding students to higher levels of achievement As his former teammates prepare for a showdown against Tom Brady and The Hoodie in Super Bowl LI Peter Konz finds himself immersed in a far different type of preparation Instead of smacking linebackers and defensive tackles The Neenah product and former Atlanta Falcons and University of Wisconsin offensive lineman is studying for his Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and applying to law schools He has moved back to Madison with his wife and hopes to eventually attend law school at either his alma mater or Marquette University who has retired from the NFL after four seasons A former second-round pick by Atlanta and the 55th overall selection in the 2012 draft Konz played in 39 NFL games — all with the Falcons — and made 28 starts He was released by the organization on Sept after reaching an injury settlement with a knee problem Konz tore the ACL in his left knee during Week 7 of the 2014 season against Baltimore and underwent another knee procedure during the Falcons’ 2015 training camp who dislocated his left ankle his senior season at Wisconsin is still young enough (27) to chase the NFL but says his playing days are over due to the physical toll the violent game has taken on his body That’s really what it comes down to,” said Konz “The left side of my leg is just painful and I’d be unable to withstand the brutal season which is the NFL Doing other things athletically or even playing in the back yard with my kid there’s certain things I have to do — like wearing the proper brace — to protect the ankle or the knee “You have to be OK with leaving the game if you have injuries It’s not like I don’t have the will to do it It’s just one of those things that forces you in a new direction.” Konz has been in a high-level football culture for years and says a football-free life has forced him to build a new identity “I’ve had to learn how to be this new person,” Konz said “To go from the career you decided on and really wanted to shifting gears and getting into something totally different it’s a big jump because people still recognize you as a football player “You have to separate that side of yourself from the whole you but now I feel like I’ve done it and have moved on I have different goals and it’s a little more enjoyable now to see your former team back in the playoffs.” who played both center and guard with the Falcons admits that he would have liked to have played longer and been more productive in his NFL career But he gave the game his best shot and seems at peace with leaving it behind He didn’t get a Super Bowl ring or a second contract lucrative journey filled with wow moments that few experience but I wasn’t right away because I felt like I could have done more “I probably didn’t get to show my true colors I felt like it (his NFL career) was taken away from me too short You get compensated quite well for a game you love to play and the memories are great We went to the NFC Championship Game my rookie year (2012) and that memory will always be in the back of my mind Playing in a game like that is such a wonderful feeling because you know it’s so rare and that not everybody gets to play in those type of games.” known for his easy-going personality and lively sense of humor was honest and candid in a 15-minute phone interview His release from the Falcons still stings and he’ll have mixed emotions watching them compete for the Lombardi Trophy “I know so many people there and I want them to do well,” he said It’s easy to say that it’s just the business and everybody kind of blows it off like you didn’t get fired It’s hard not to have any hard feelings and look back at it as being totally positive I’m just very thankful for the opportunity I had Konz marvels over the firepower of the 2016 Falcons led by the rifleman he used to snap the football to: MVP frontrunner Matt Ryan “Matt’s a great leader and was always a fun guy to be around,” Konz said It was amazing to see them put up so many points against the Packers.” Konz may not be completely done with football He’s open to the possibility of returning as a coach “Helping kids would be fun and I think it’s important to teach them the right technique,” he said “I don’t know if I’d want to do it at a high level where football is a day in he’s enjoying family life and being a Cheesehead again while preparing for the academic challenge that awaits He was a three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection at Wisconsin and graduated with a 3.29 grade point average in communication arts “I’ve always been curious about the law in general,” Konz said “Knowing your rights and the democratic process is very important It’s been nice getting back with family and friends there are no holidays and it’s pretty much football 24/7 because every year they’re bringing in new people to try and take your job So you have to stay on top of everything and put in all the time you have available.” That doesn’t mean he doesn’t miss playing the game The training part is tough and the practices are hard but you can’t replicate the feeling of being on the field in pads and helmets with 21 other guys and 80,000 fans cheering for you But you have only so much time to play the game and eventually you realize there is more.” Tim Froberg: 920-993-7183 or tfroberg@postcrescent.com; on Twitter @twfroberg It's the end of the line for Konz in Atlanta and it's not the way anyone hoped it would end Peter Konz has had a tumultuous career in Atlanta Falcons reach injury settlement with guard Peter Konz Konz has gone from exciting center prospect to draft bust in a relatively short time. The Falcons selected him out of Wisconsin back in 2012 but ineffectiveness drove him to the bench within short order he got the opportunity to step in and prove he belonged with the starters but an unfortunate injury ended that for him with a new coaching staff in place and Konz struggling with injury again Instead of drafting the long-term replacement for Todd McClure they reached an injury settlement and will move forward with new options on the interior Konz is the poster boy for those who argue that Thomas Dimitroff's draft history with the Falcons has been underwhelming While I believe Dimitroff has been a mixed bag overall the Konz selection turned out to be indefensible even in a weak year for the center class and unless the team extends Joe Hawley this year they still don't have an apparent long-term solution on the roster It's a decent bet the team will be shopping for another guard and/or center if there are any decent players that hit waivers especially if the team decides to ship Jon Asamoah out The Falcons are now down to a 75 man roster North Wright County Today January 6, 2023 By Andy Konz and his wife/business partner/”better half” Christine have already built their dream home – a residence in the St Michael-Albertville area for the couple and their children to live they’ve completed their new “dream home” – The Roots of Albertville Located off 57th Street just north of Coborn’s and their former location in the marketplace’s parking lot Tree of Life Wellness Center and some new STMA-based businesses that will cement the Konzes as STMA community-builders for years to come We’re so happy that we can live here make relationships here and really make our dream happen here,” Christine said “Since we first came here we’ve tried to be involved in different things on different levels and this is just bringing it full circle.” The Roots will be home to both Konz-owned businesses (Christine purchased Tree of Life Wellness from founder Nina McKee just about five years ago) but National Karate opened operations at the new location the first week of January while Konzes’ Tree of Life and HealthSource are looking at Jan which was financed in part by neighbor Financial Security Bank “It really was a dream to have our own building and create the space we wanted,” Andy said “All credit goes to Christine though She went out and made relationships and recruited other businesses to be a part of this from the ground up and without that – especially in this economy and kind of strange time for small businesses – this doesn’t happen So I really appreciate the work that she’s done and the relationships we’ve been able to build with people here to make this happen.” One of those connections is Christa Boone, owner of National Karate who brought the martial arts magnet to Albertville more than a decade ago which was next to Kremer Toy and Hobby in Albertville proved to be a tight fight for the karate school which has also hosted and sent students to regional and national competitions Boona and Christine Konz have been acquaintances and friends for years “Of course it’s been great to work with her and I’m happy she’s joining us at the new building because it’s just a great fit,” Christine said “They’ve just been a part of Albertville for a long time With a new space Christa can kind of make it her own While Health Source anchors the east side of the building the sandwich shop Jersey Mike’s will anchor the other National Karate will sit very much in the middle Jersey Mike’s – which sizzles with subs like it’s amazing Philly steak and cheese – has been a hit in Rogers The same ownership group – which Andy said is very involved in the Rogers community and hopes to similarly support STMA – is excited to expand into Albertville “I think one of the things we really wanted were people who would give back and get involved in this community,” Andy said “It kind of sets STMA apart from a typical suburb There’s just so much support for our schools and activities from our businesses and residents It’s one of the things we love about being here.” “F45 Training is a global fitness community specializing in innovative high-intensity group workouts that are fast Become part of the F45 family today and experience for yourself what makes us different With our fitness studios expanding across the United States there’s probably an F45 Training near you.” F45 has already found homes in nearby suburbs like Maple Grove and Minnetonka with monthly memberships running about $120 (8 visits per month) to $199 per month (unlimited) It’s set to be a “one-stop shop” for everything from professional portraits to birthday blast pics for teens and tweens Think of those funny photo booths at weddings and parties Again, the Konzes personal relationships – this time with Samantha Pfeifer, paved the way for this new biz, which can be found online for a longer description With the location in the heart of Albertville – steps away from the site of Albertville Friendly City Days and close to City Hall – The Roots are down Tagged With: , , , , Contribute a post | Submit for Events Calendar Copyright © 2025 North Wright County Today | Left Margin Media