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Nashua’s water passes the exam

The tests are back, and Nashua water is safe to drink. Hydrants have also been flushed.As long as nitrate numbers are below 10 parts per million, the drinking water is considered safe for residents.

'American Pride' strutted

The theme of “American Pride” was shown from sky lanterns to glasses to floats during Plainfield Days last weekend.The four-day event began Thursday with MBS Family Farms sponsoring this year’s annual supper and the band “The Players.” After servi

Slowly but surely

As Jay Jurrens walked the construction site last week, the New Hampton superintendent stopped for a moment and took it all in.“A year from now, we’ll be moved in and getting ready for it to be a school,” he said.

Weather tosses pull a curveball

As far as Julie and Jim Eckenrod and Gordon and Melanie Davis are concerned, Mother Nature owes them big time in 2019.Because she made a mess out of the Kenwood Avenue Nationals in 2018.Yet, the coordinators of the annual National Tractor Pullers

Recent NHHS grad crowned Guernsey queen

Rachel Grober’s first year at Iowa State University just got a whole lot more hectic.The 2018 New Hampton High School graduate was crowned queen at the National Guernsey Convention that was held in Dubuque the week of July 4.“I’m really excited an

Warm, muggy Achievement Show hits right notes

Dennis and Kendra Crooks wondered what was going on both Sunday night and the days leading up to the annual Chickasaw County 4-H and FFA Achievement Show “Family Fun Night.”Kendra had faced plenty of questions at work about her career at the Chick

Bank Iowa to mark 20 years in city

Colleen Kruger and Marcia Kilcher couldn’t keep from laughing recently as they took a trip back in time.

Supervisors may move county offices

The County Board of Supervisors brainstormed options Monday for more efficient use of office space for the County Attorney’s Office and other satellite buildings.The office is currently located in the FS building, at 1928 Linn.

Camp Creamery gives kids a chance to shine on stage

Overheard at Camp Creamery on Wednesday morning.“Quiet backstage.”“We’re going to try this.”“Oh my gosh, that’s what we want.”“Quiet backstage.

Marvin resigns as police chief

Six years and 15 days will be the length of Nashua Police Chief Travis Marvin’s career with the Nashua Police Department since he now has a week before moving to his new position at the Bremer County Sheriff’s Office.Marvin handed in his resignati

Plainfield Days begins on Thursday

Plainfield residents and visitors of all ages will display their American pride throughout the four-day celebration of Plainfield Days this weekend.Thursday evening, “Living in America” day, the festivities will begin with the annual MBS Family Fa

Fair starts with Static

As scores of Chickasaw County 4-H and FFA members hauled photographs, art pieces, food and clothing into the building Tuesday, Jaci Tweeten couldn’t help but smile at the question.So why is it the Static Show?“Basically, it’s ‘still’ projects,” th

Board of Supervisors gets update on CSS audit

Findings of an independent state audit of County Social Services were shared with the Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors Monday by board Chairman Jacob Hackman, who attends CSS meetings for the board.Only two items were found:First, minutes of

Edward Jones opens second office in city

Edward Jones now has two branch locations in Chickasaw County.Clint Whitcome moved into his new location at the northeast corner of Main Street and Linn Avenue on Friday, June 22.The Edward Jones business model is set up to have single financial a

Fireworks go over well in city

The site of two trailers Flashing Thunder Fireworks has set up at Hansen Tire in New Hampton was ranked second in sales among all ten locations, Marshall Schellhorn, who manages the site, said on the day sales closed, Sunday.“I definitely think [F

Pool having a huge year

The convergence of new accommodations and hot weather have been good for the New Hampton Municipal Pool this year.

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