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Sisters who mask together ...

The handiwork of two New Hampton sisters can be found on the faces of folks both in New Hampton and elsewhere. And we mean like all over the country.

Elsie Ludwig, 97

Elsie Ludwig, 97, a longtime resident of Elma died Friday, May 15th at Afton Oaks Assisted Living Center in Elma, IA.

Gertrude J. Houser, 95

Gertrude J. Houser, age 95, of New Hampton, formerly of North Washington, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at New Hampton Nursing and Rehab with her family by her side. 

NHHS alum tries to make big day special with video

Savannah Anderson, if she had to guess, worked on the video that lasts a mere 194 seconds for eight to 10 hours.

Eunice Catherine Stockdale, 90

Eunice Catherine Stockdale, mother of Cindy (Brian) Moore,  passed away on May 15, 2020, at the age of 90. The daughter of Edward and Hulda Brandau, she was born on August 28, 1929, in rural Rudd, Iowa.

Frances (Francie) Crawford, 69

Frances "Francie" Ruth Crawford age 69 of Fredericksburg, IA, died Saturday, May 16, 2020, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN.

Courthouse will remain closed until at least June 3

The Chickasaw County Courthouse will be closed to the public until at least June 3 and even when it reopens, it may be by by “appointment only.”

John C. Knutson, 81

John C. Knutson, age 81, of New Hampton, IA passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at his home with his family by his side.

Commencement like no others

So what if it rained on their parade; after all, the senior year these New Hampton High School students have had is one for the books.

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