Reba Maxwell passed away on July 2nd , 2026, at Good Samaritan Society in Villisca, Iowa. A Celebration of Life service will be held Thursday, July 16, 2026, 10 am at the United Methodist Church in Villisca, IA, with a visitation one hour prior 9am to 10 am. Burial will take place at Guss Cemetery following the service...
Allen Joseph Tremel, age 76, passed away on July 2, 2026, surrounded by his children and grandchildren. Allen was born on February 11, 1950, to John and Delores (Stolz) Tremel. He was baptized and received his sacraments at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Earling, Iowa. He attended St. Joseph School in Earling until 1967...
He is survived by his wife, Connie Paul of Persia, IA; children, Kim (Bill) Schwery of Harlan, IA, Robert (Keri) Paul of Johnston, IA, Karen (Brad) Costigan of Urbandale, IA; grandchildren; great grandchildren; siblings, Sharon Nelson of Shelby, IA, Cheryl (Dale) Moore of Cedar Rapids, IA, Linda Wilson of Cedar Rapids,...
Lorraine Bickel, age 92 of Anita, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026 at Caring Acres Nursing & Rehab in Anita. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at the Anita Congregational United Church of Christ with Minister Jason Zaiger officiating. Burial will follow at the Evergreen Cemetery in...
Funeral services for Phyllis Schuler, 96, of Atlantic, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 10 at Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic. Burial will be at a later date in the Atlantic Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be held from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Thursday, July 9, at Roland Funeral Home in Atlant...
Wayne Leroy Ewing, 80, of Griswold, Iowa, died Saturday, March 7th, 2026, at Exira Care Center with family by his side. Visitation with family present will be 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 18th, 2026 at the Central Church of Christ in Griswold, Iowa. Burial in the Griswold Cemetery will immediately follow ...
LaVerne Leroy Jensen, son of Christian Peter and Elena Marie (Christoffersen) Jensen was born on February 5, 1942, in Kimballton, Iowa. He passed away on July 1, 2026, at The New Homestead in Guthrie Center, Iowa. LaVerne attended Audubon Community School and graduated in 1960. He had many professions working at Souths...
Julia Rosalee Cook, 92, of Atlantic, Iowa, was called home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Heritage House. Surviving Rosalee are her two daughters, Diane J. Schnare and her husband, Reverend Martin T. Schnare of Hamel IL and Denise E. Sharp and her husband, Dr. Robert H. Sharp of Atlantic; two sons...
He is survived by his children, Ed (Amy) McLaughlin of Bellevue, NE, Wade (Ronda) McLaughlin of Oakland, IA, Angie (Kenny) Ferdinand of Fremont, NE, Jennifer (Chris) Ferdinand of Fremont, NE; 11 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; siblings, Arlene (Ed) Andersen of Rochester, MN, Marge (Wade) Crow of Omaha, NE, Joe (M...
He is survived by his children, Janis (Douglas) D'Arcy of Harlan, IA, Jolene (Larry) Mitchell of Atlantic, IA, Randy (Pat) Pash of Harlan, IA, Redge (Nancy) Pash of Harlan, IA; 17 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services for 99 year old Olin Pas...
Mass of Christian Burial for 90 year old Larry Hinners of Manning will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manning. A rosary will be held at 3:30 p.m., followed by visitation with family greeting friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and a prayer service at 6:00 p.m., all o...
Lucy Marie Cohrs, age 17, of Lewis, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Cass Health in Atlantic, Iowa. Lucy came into the world like a spitfire and never let up. As a child, she was sweet, silly, and full of personality. With her chubby cheeks and Cheshire grin, she knew exactly how to wrap people around her...
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Viola Jones Phippen, 82, of Stuart, Iowa, formerly of Anita and Audubon, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Monday, June 29, 2026. Visitation with the family present will be held from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 1st at Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a....
Alice Lundy, 93, of Greenfield passed away on Sunday, Junel 28, 2026, at the Community Care Center in Stuart. Funeral Services: Will be held on Friday, July 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield with burial in the Greenfield Cemetery. The Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of the prof...
A Memorial Service for 83 year old Duane Johnson, of Avoca, Iowa, will be held Thursday, July 2 at 1:00 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca. Visitation is Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Shelby Cemetery. Pauley Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Duan...
Celebration of Life Services: Private family services will be held at the Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield with full military honors conducted by the Greenfield American Legion Head-Endres Post No. 265 & V.F.W. Post No. 5357. The Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of the professional arrangements. Online c...
Donna Johnson, age 91, of Exira, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at the Exira Care Center. Visitation with the family will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 29, 2026 at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Exira. Burial will be at the Exira Cemetery at a later date. The Johnson Family respectfu...
Jamie Andrew Faga was born on April 5, 1973, at Audubon County Hospital, and he died on June 22, 2026, at his family farm in Exira. His parents were Connie Ray and Connie Sue Faga. He was baptized on April 29, 1973, and confirmed on April 12, 1987, at St. John's Lutheran Church in rural Adair, Iowa. He attended school ...
Full obituary pending. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Goeser of Harlan, IA; children, Tom (Margaret) of Manilla, IA and Tonya Goeser of Harlan, IA; 3 grandchildren, Danny, Adam, and Tim; 6 great-grandchildren, Olivia, Harper, Weston, Cooper, Gracelyn, and Abram; siblings, John Goeser, Alice Goeser, Larry Goeser, a...
Funeral Services for 66-year-old Roger Eggerss, formerly of Shelby, Iowa, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 27, at the United Methodist Church in Shelby with burial in the Shelby Cemetery. Visitation with family greeting friends will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 26, at the Heartland Funeral Hom...
Full obituary pending. He is survived by his sister, Theresa Wilwerding of Omaha, NE; nieces and nephews; and many friends & family. Mass of Christian Burial for 92 year old Raymond Pitsch of Portsmouth will be held on Friday, June 26th at 11 AM at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Church in Portsmouth. Visitation will b...
Brenda Anne Mortensen (Schroder-Swope) was born to George and Alice (Wiges) Mortensen of Elk Horn on August 25th, 1945, in Harlan Iowa. She graduated from EHK community schools in 1963, and went on to graduate from CE School of Business in Omaha, NE. On November 15, 1964, she married Lyle Schroder from Palmyra, NE and ...
Full obituary pending. Survivors include his fiancée, Kourtnie Birgenheier of Avoca, IA; son, Andre Wood "Punkin Doodle"; mother, Jodi Wood of Avoca, IA; father, Runk Wood of Avoca, IA; brother; Dalton (Alex) Wood of Walnut, IA; twin nieces (Blake & Blaire) on-the-way; other family members and many...
Funeral Services for 92-year-old Betty Lucille Obermeier, of Audubon, Iowa, will be held at 11:00 on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Audubon, with Rev. Sheryl Puderbaugh officiating. Interment will take place at Maple Grove following the funeral. A luncheon will be held in the Fellowship Hal...
Gordon "Gord" Milner, age 85, of Elliott, Iowa passed away Monday, June 15, 2026, at his home with his loving family by his side. Gord was born on June 25, 1940, in Elliott, Iowa, the son of Russell and Mildred (Rush) Milner. He graduated from Elliott High School in 1958 and entered the military. He returned ...
Full Obituary Pending... He is survived by his wife, René Hamor of Harlan, Iowa; children, Chad (Tracey) Hamor of Eagle, Nebraska, and Jason (Tiffany) Hamor of Nashville, Tennessee; 1 granddaughter, Brittany; 3 great grandchildren, Jayce, Junior, and Echo; sister, Linda Duncan of Ralston, Nebraska; other relativ...
Clarence 'Sonny' Leslie Busch October 20, 1930 - June 18, 2026 Clarence 'Sonny' Leslie Busch was born on October 20, 1930 in Omaha, Nebraska to Clarence 'Ted' and Florence (Alter) Busch. He went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 18, 2026 surrounded by family. On June 14, 1936, he received the gift of Holy Baptism a...
Full obituary pending. He is survived by his daughter, Jessica (Tyler) Stahl of Harlan, IA; 3 grandchildren, Kobe Stahl, Ella Stahl, Willow Stahl; siblings, Steve Schaben of Denison, IA, Rick (Laurie) Schaben of Harlan, IA, Randy Schaben of Carroll, IA, Neil Schaben of Carroll, IA, Jeanne Schaben (Jason Selvog) of Coun...
Phyllis Sue (Petersen) Miller of Audubon, IA, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at home, with family by her side. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Ebenezer Lutheran Church west of Audubon, IA, with committal to follow at Ebenezer Lutheran Church Cemetery. Pastor Sheryl Pud...
Mary Jane Gubbels was born on October 15, 1948, to Merrill Sr. and Marie (Erlbacher) Stolz in Harlan, Iowa. She grew up in Defiance, Iowa where she was baptized at St. Peter's Catholic Church and graduated from St. Paul's Catholic School. On August 5, 1967, Mary Jane was united in marriage to Cletus Gubbels at St. Pete...
Funeral Services: Will be held on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Salem Lutheran Church in Creston with a luncheon immediately following the service. Pastor Jim Mossman will officiate the service. The Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of the professional arrangements. Online condolences may be le...
Marie L. Casey, age 93, of Ida Grove, Iowa, took her Lord and Saviors hand on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Golden Horizons Senior Living, in Ida Grove, Iowa. A Memorial Mass was held at 11:00 a.m., with visitation held one hour prior from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the Sacred Heart Ca...
Donna Lee Smith, 80, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away, Tuesday, January 13, 2026, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Donna Lee (Petersen) Smith was born on December 21, 1945, in rural Lewis, Iowa to Arthur Leroy and Berdele Elaine (Sothman) Petersen. She grew up on the farm, helping raise hogs, cattle, co...
Charles "Chuck" McLaren, 78, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Heritage House in Atlantic. Charles Thomas McLaren, son of Don and Rosemary Casey McLaren, was born on August 5, 1947, in Atlantic, Iowa, and was raised on a farm south of Massena with his four siblings. Chuck was a lifelong...
Carmella "Carm" Louise Pigneri of Omaha, NE, formerly of Oakland, IA, was born on December 10, 1939 in Des Moines, IA to Peter F. and Louise (Abruzze) Crivaro. Carmella died on June 13, 2026 at the age of 86 years in Omaha, NE. Carmella grew up in Des Moines with her brother, John, and graduated from Lincoln ...
Teresa Faith Wells-Randels, was born August 10, 1955, in Des Moines, Iowa. She passed away on June 9, 2026, at her home in Macedonia, Iowa, at the age of 70 years, 9 months, and 30 days. Teresa grew up in Des Moines and attended Delaware Elementary and SouthEast Polk schools for her early education. She completed her h...
Matthew David Schwery was born on June 11, 1980, the son of Dean and Joni (Obrecht) Schwery in Harlan, Iowa. He was baptized and later confirmed his faith at St. Boniface Church in Westphalia, Iowa. Matt graduated from Harlan Community Schools in 1999. Matt dedicated his career to public service and worked as a Senior ...
Gerald Lee Summers was born to Bernard and Mae Summers on July 15, 1939, in Harlan, Iowa, Jerry graduated from Harlan High School and went on to marry Jane Christiansen, his devoted wife of 64 years before enlisting in the Navy. While serving in the military, the couple welcomed their son Christopher and daughter Cynth...
A Celebration of Life for 79 year old Ronald Dean Heese, of Kirkman, Iowa, will be Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Kirkman Community Hall. He is survived by his wife, Lois Heese of Kirkman, IA; children, Janlin Heese of Kirkman, IA, DeeAnn (Ryan) Newell of Ankeny, IA, Nicole (Anthony Behrens) Heese of Har...
Nancy Petersen, age 74 of Atlantic and formerly of Audubon, Iowa, died on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Atlantic Specialty Care in Atlantic. Funeral services will be held at 10 am, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Atlantic, Iowa with Rev. Dan Wiebesiek officiating. A luncheon will follow the ...
Paul Stewart Peterson was born on December 6, 1934, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Clarence and Violet (Erickson) Peterson. He achieved the age of 91 years, 6 months and 1 day. Paul was the second of four children, growing up on a farm northwest of Shelby. He graduated from Shelby-Tennant High School in 1952. Paul and Mer...
She is survived by her children, David (Nancy) Jacobs of Harlan, IA, Gary (Rosemary) Jacobs of Omaha, NE, Judy (Dennis) Huss of Des Moines, IA, Mark (Kayla) Jacobs of Harlan, IA, Barbara Noble of Lakeland, FL, and Theresa (Audie) Kemp of Westfield, IN, 9 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren; siblings, Ramona Case of M...
Tyson Todd Petersen was born on April 23, 1986, in Atlantic, Iowa. He attended school in Audubon and graduated with the Class of 2004. He spent most of his life farming-either on his own farm in Hamlin or custom harvesting across Iowa, Nebraska, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. He was well known for his black GMC trucks, perso...
Winston Lynn Moffatt was born October 28, 1958 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was raised on the family farm south of Beebeetown, IA and attended elementary school there. His posse of life-long best friends became known as the 'Henry Crew'. He went on to graduate from Tri-Center High School Neola, IA with the Class of 1978...
Norma Janice Landon, the daughter of Gustaff and Jessie (Inman) Bergstrom, was born October 27, 1936, in rural Pottawattamie County. Norma died June 6, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, NE, at the age of 89 years 7 months, and 10 days. Norma attended school in Griswold, graduating from Griswold High School with the...
Mildred "Mick" Elizabeth Goeser, daughter of Joseph Theodore and Olga Ann (Zimmerman) Goeser, was born on August 10, 1933, in Panama, Iowa. She was baptized at St. Mary's Church in Panama and confirmed at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia, where she remained a life-long member. She attended St. Bonif...
Phyllis Alayne Meyer was born October 8, 1928 to Elmer & Dosena (Nielsen) Brown. She graduated from Avoca High School in 1946 & taught country school for a short time. She married Eldon Chaney January 18, 1948 and they raised three daughters; Laraine (Robert) Scott of Avoca, Denice Duus of Omaha, NE and Patti (...
Karma Overgaard Sorensen, daughter of Niels and Nadjeschda (Lynge) Overgaard, was born on June 6, 1936, in Kimballton, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at Kimballton Lutheran Church. Karma attended school in Kimballton and graduated from Elk Horn High School with the Class of 1955. On January 29, 1956, Karma was un...
Jens Christian Bruun, age 90, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026, at the StoryPoint Senior Living facility in Ankeny, Iowa, hitting a milestone of exactly 90 years, 6 months, and 0 days. Jens was born on December 3, 1935, in Audubon, Iowa, to Jens Christian and Carrie E. (Jensen) Bruun. He was baptized and confirme...
Francis "Frank" Rueschenberg, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on May 31, 2026, at the age of 63. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 6th at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia. Friends may greet the family for visitation on Friday...
Roberta "Bert" Leder, 94, of Greenfield/Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at The Homestead in Creston, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the Greenfield United Methodist Church with burial following in the Greenfield Cemetery. Pastor Bryce Hue...
Delbert Andrew Bruck was born to Mary (Bissen) and Tony Bruck on May 25, 1937, in Earling, Iowa. He attended school at St. Joseph's Catholic School in Earling, where he graduated with the class of 1956. He served in the Army after graduating from high school and then in the Army Reserves. On May 25, 1961, Delbert marri...
Joe Steven Schmitt, 77, of Walnut, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Cass Health in Atlantic, Iowa. Joe was born on November 26, 1948, in Atlantic, Iowa, to Glenn and Mabel Schmitt. He graduated from Atlantic High School and spent his life dedicated to his family, friends, and community. Joe was first marri...
Full obituary pending. Survivors include her children Kathy Grote of Council Bluffs, IA; Sharon (Paul) Maassen of Omaha, NE; Mark (Lyla) Schroder of Hancock, IA; Marsha (Brent) Bierbaum of Griswold, IA; 11 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, sisters, Mildred Nielsen of Harlan, IA; Betty (Eugene) Juhl of Harlan, IA. ...
Robert "Bob" Matthies, 75 of Anita, IA, died on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Memorial services will be held 10 am, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Atlantic, Iowa with Russell Hansen officiating. Burial will follow at the Evergreen Cemet...
Mrs. Linda L. Freund-Ebbinga, age 83, of Griswold, IA, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026, at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Atlantic, IA, with Fr Brad Robey as the Celebrant. Interment will ...
Norma Liddell, 89 years, 9 months and 12 days, of Grant and Noble Township, Iowa passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak, Iowa. Norma Glee, the daughter of Shelby H. and Maxine "Nellie" (Hamlin) England, was born on August 16, 1936, on the family farm southwes...
Rodney Dean Northrup, the son of Harlan Leslie and Marilyn Jean (Fraizer) Northrup, was born April 1, 1960, in Atlantic, IA. He died May 28, 2026, in Atlantic, IA, at the age of 66 years. Rod attended school at Griswold, graduating with the class of 1979. After graduating, he continued to farm with his father. On Janua...
Funeral services for 69 year old Kirk Douglas Byars, of Harlan, Iowa, will be held at a later date. Kirk Douglas Byars passed away on May 27, 2026 Burial will be at the Sunset Memorial Cemetery in Des Moines. Pauley Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Lincoln Steele, age 34 of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026 in Anita, Iowa. Lincoln James 'Buddy' Steele was born on September 24, 1991, in Ottawa, Illinois to Bill and Connie Steele. He moved to Iowa with his mother and sister in 1996, and spent most of his life in rural Iowa, but settled in Des Moi...
Doris Marie (Andersen) Christensen, age 85, of Audubon, Iowa, died at her home in Audubon on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. She was born on 19 April 1941, in Audubon Township, and was the daughter of Edvard Kristian "Ed K." Valdemar Andersen and Dorothy Isabelle (Lacy) Andersen of Audubon, Iowa. She attended country ...
John Schoemann, son of Chris and Sophia (Blum), was born Sept. 1, 1935 in Harrison County. He was baptized, received First Holy Communion, and was confirmed at St. Mary's Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth, IA. John attended 1st through 3rd grade at Pleasant Ridge Country School in Harrison County and the...
Virginia Adell Crozier, 97, longtime rural Adair resident, passed away May 22, 2026, at Cass Health in Atlantic. Virginia loved farm life and remained on the farm she cherished until her passing. She was born on February 28, 1929, in Brayton, Iowa, to Nels Christian Nelsen and Katherine Christina (Jensen) Nelsen. Her p...
Delores Mae (Petersen) Nordby was born in Marne, IA on May 20, 1933 to Clinton and Carrie Petersen. Delores and her brother Bud were raised in Jacksonville, IA. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville. She attended country school at Jackson #6 and graduated from Harlan High School. D...
Wendell Weideman, 90, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Friday, April 10th, 2026, at Cass Health surrounded by family in Atlantic, Iowa. Wendell is survived by his wife Shirley Weideman of Atlantic; son, Mark (Tammy) Weideman of Atlantic; daughters, Denise (Jeff) Lowary of Atlantic, Sherry (Nick) Pross of Atlantic; grandchildren...
Rob, son of Jim and Karen Mailander, passed away from a massive stroke on the 12th day of May 2026 at UNMC in Omaha, NE, with family present. Rob graduated from CAM High School in 2002 and from the University of Alaska in 2006. He worked in social services for most of his career, because his nature was helping others. ...
Funeral services for 61-year-old Michael Robert Bruch of Audubon will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Manning, IA, with Rev. Johnathan Conner officiating. A family interment will take place at the Gray Cemetery in Gray, IA, following the funeral. After the interment, the...
Lowell E. Harris, 90, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Heritage House in Atlantic. A Celebration of Life Visitation and Luncheon for 90-year-old Lowell E. Harris will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, May 30th at Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic, followed by a graveside service at the...
Joanne Joyce Popp Lippold Schnackel was born July 6, 1932 on a farm near Botna, Iowa. She first attended school in Manilla, Iowa from kindergarten through grade five. Her family moved to a farm south of Manilla where she attended a rural school a mile across the section. Joanne was the only girl in the school. walking ...
Larry Ray Lyons, 82, of Atlantic, formerly of Perry, passed away suddenly on May 21, 2026, at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel located...
It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Lynne Marie Rustvold, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Lynne passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus, on May 23, 2026, surrounded by family at her side, after facing s...
Karen Cass, 86, of Fontanelle, Iowa, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at the Greenfield Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the Lamb Funeral Home in Fontanelle with burial following in the Fontanelle Cemetery. A luncheon will be held at t...
