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Rain or shine, rally is ready for second run

Tony Trower and his New Hampton Boy Scouts are hoping beyond hope that the forecast for this week is dead wrong, but either way, they’re ready to hold a motorcycle rally this weekend.“We don’t need any more rain,” Trower said, “but then again, the

Sheriff: Comm project is critical

Chickasaw County Sheriff Marty Hemann has seen it much too often.A law-enforcement officer — be it a sheriff’s deputy or a police officer from New Hampton or Nashua — will make a traffic stop, radio it in, make the walk to the vehicle and suddenly

County EMA coordinator clarifies tower process

Order of operation to move forward with the communication tower project was the question before the Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors on Monday as members worked to make sense of advice from the engineer and bond counsel.The board voted last w

A stormy week

This may sound strange — especially considering how much rain fell on New Hampton in a 48-hour period — but the area dodged a proverbial bullet earlier this week when it came to the weather.Granted, Mother Nature did unleash some fury on the area

Former tribal chair visits Fort Atkinson

Chloris Lowe, the Ho-Chunk Nation former chairman and president, and Christine Wellman Hall, archaeologist, made a recent visit to the historic Fort Atkinson site, the Fort Atkinson Library and Museum, and the remains of the trading post southwest

Mayor pitches idea for city building code

Mayor Deb Larsen discussed a possible interest in implementing a building code with the New Hampton City Council last week.Larsen said she wanted to first gauge the interest of the council on potentially implementing a building code in order to pr

Day 1 snapshots

Two of [New Hampton’s] kindergarten teachers, Michelle Good and Diane Ollendieck (above) go over playground rules with their students.— For more back to school photos, see the Aug. 28 New Hampton Tribune.

Cleaning up after a dark and stormy night

This New Hampton resident wasn’t alone Monday morning as the area had plenty of cleanup to do after a series of strong thunderstorms moved through the area overnight.

Supervisors inch along comm tower project

The Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors is moving ahead with the communication tower project — for the time being — after several votes last week.Discussion from the six-county meeting informed, or misinformed, the rest of the meeting.

Farewell to the chief

More than 32 1/2 years ago, Mike Anderson had to make a decision: Move his young family to Chicago or seek employment elsewhere.He chose the latter, and while much has changed since Jan.

For now, New Hampton to use sign to deal with sump pumps

New Hampton City Council authorized Street Superintendent Junior Mai last week to purchase a sign to warn of water on the street with verbiage to be determined.

County declared disaster area for summer storms

A presidential disaster declaration for 30 counties — including Chickasaw, Floyd, Howard and Winneshiek counties — impacted by flooding and severe weather from June 6 to July 2 has been announced after the president approved the governor’s request

Student board member ready to do his part

The New Hampton School Board “grew” by one Monday night as board members appointed a student board member for the 2018-19 school year.And that board member, senior Cameron Maas, believes it says something about his school district that its School

Fun at Czech Days!

Matthew Balk has a blast sticking to a “Velcro Wall” during this past weekend’s Czech Days celebration in Protivin.— For more photos see the Aug. 24 New Hampton Tribune.

Proving them all wrong

Mathew Burgart comes right out with it.“I don’t listen very well,” he said.

That time of the year!

Members of the New Hampton football team have their team picture taken last week, and it’s time for our annual Fall Sports Preview.— For more stories, see the Aug. 24 New Hampton Tribune. 

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