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Mercy touts latest study that ranks Chickasaw County high

Mercy Medical Center-New Hampton officials realize it’s just one study, but they’re celebrating the recent release of a report that contends Chickasaw County is the fourth healthiest county in the state.“There are a lot of positives in this study,

Talent on display

Jeffrey Reicks admits he endured a stressful week leading up to the New Hampton High School Variety Show, but man oh man, the payoff — the roar of the crowd — was worth it.He wasn’t alone, but for the most part, his peers who took the “stage” Thur

4-H grows experiences with Iowa Legislators

Expanding knowledge of state government and policy makers in Des Moines were the focus of the March 8 visit to the Iowa State Capitol by twenty 4-H’ers and four adults.

Sons of American Legion hold fundraiser

The Sons of the American Legion Squadron #279 sponsored a Stars and Stripes Spectacular this past Saturday at the Starlite Ballroom.A swiss steak dinner was served with a live auction that followed.

Council moves ahead on 2017 street projects

The New Hampton City Council approved moving forward Monday night with the seal coat project for an estimated 6,317 square yards.Street Superintendent Jr.

Officer will conduct sweet ‘sting’ Tuesday

New Hampton Police Officer Chad McGee had so much fun handing out free ice cream last summer that he’s kind of going to do it again.But instead of ice cream, McGee’s latest “sting” involves passing out Easter candy on Tuesday.“I’m a part of this c

Supervisors mull over their medical examiner options

With no set medical examiner investigator in the county and two medical examiner calls in 24 hours this past weekend, officials are asking the Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors what their plan is.Supervisor Tim Zoll said he has been doing some

City, county get nowhere in meeting

Two representatives of the Nashua Police Department met with the Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors Monday to request the reinstatement of services the department lost when the city did not pay its communications bill in full.Police Chief Paul

Finding closure

It was 1966.

Former N-P athlete giving back to coach

Ask Brandon Marks about that day he looked at himself in the mirror a year or so ago, and he doesn’t mince his words.“I hated what I saw,” the 2015 Nashua-Plainfield High School graduate said.

Officer offers help on communications bill

A Nashua part-time police officer who was a long time Chickasaw County sheriff’s deputy offered his services Monday night at the City Council meeting to help resolve the communications bill issue with the county.Officer Doug Strike said he believe

Event is winner for TRIBE Trail

Thousands of dollars for the TRIBE Trail were raised Saturday evening, but the highlight of the night may have been an April Fools’ prank pulled on New Hampton's Park and Recreation director.As the live auction was ready to start, Rick Kramer

Lawmaker expresses frustration with session

It has been a difficult legislative session for State Rep.

Perfect just the way it is

In some ways, the scene never changes, but then again, why should it?The New Hampton Elementary School Carnival is one of those timeless events that needs very little, if any, tweaking.Oh sure, the carnival is packed.

Author tells students to never give up

A former Iowa State University football player visited the St.

Residents learn potting basics

Morris Landscaping and the New Hampton Public Library came together to put on a indoor plant potting class for the public last Tuesday morning.Morris Landscaping owner Nancy Morris brought all supplies including small cups, saucers, dirt, water, p

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