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Governor: Iowans ‘must learn to live with COVID virus’

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced last week that she would allow restaurants, fitness centers, churches, retail stores and malls to reopen in 77 Iowa counties, including Chickasaw, although they can only operate at 50 percent capacity.

On the COVID-19 front lines

Jayda Dietzenbach sat behind the plastic barrier in MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center’s Emergency Department. She had her mask on, and the thought hit the reporter: Wow, this is way different than a few months ago.

Chickasaw County Conservation Board to allow camping in two parks; Boy Scout Campground also opening

The Chickasaw County Conservation Board will open Airport Lake Park and Split Rock Park campgrounds on Friday at 6 a.m., officials announced in a press release issued Thursday.

Turkey Valley gets go-ahead for ‘live’ commencement

This wasn’t the way Turkey Valley Principal Carol Knoll planned on her career in education ending, but there will be a bit of normalcy later this month when the school holds its commencement ceremony.

Restaurants begin to re-open

When it comes to the Coronavirus, there is no such thing as being too cautious. That’s why the majority of restaurants in New Hampton are continuing to only offer carry-out or delivery services. 

CWC to remain closed until June

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Sign of the virus times: County offering ‘drive-up’ voting

You’ve heard of absentee balloting and voting by mail, but here’s a new one for you: Drive-up balloting.

New Hampton High principal to leave district

Sarah Updegraff will be the first one to admit that this was one of the toughest decisions of her life — to stay or to go?

After further review, Chickasaw County remains at five COVID-19 positive tests

Chickasaw County Public Health officials announced Wednesday morning that a COVID-19 positive case was incorrectly credited to Chickasaw Coiunty on Tuesday.

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