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Sayonara spring sports

Brad Schmitt obviously believes in the value of high school athletics.

Coronavirus takes out Heartland Days

New Hampton’s biggest celebration of the year won’t take place in 2020 as New Horizons-Chamber announced last week that Heartland Days activities have been canceled.

Eloise Maxine Hines, 82

Eloise Maxine Hines age 82 of New Hampton, IA died peacefully at her home, on April 19, 2020 with her family by her side.

Marlys 'Marty' Brunsvold, 73

Marlys “Marty” Brunsvold, age 73 of Davenport and formerly of Nashua, died Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at Genesis Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

They’re not going back

They left their buildings on the afternoon of Friday, March 13, and everyone — teachers, students, paras — figured they’d all see each other on Monday, March 16.

Norbert H. Jenn, 83

Norbert H. Jenn, age 83, of Ionia, IA passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at New Hampton Nursing and Rehab in New Hampton.



Band teachers adjusting to online lessons

New Hampton high school band teacher Justin Adam and middle school band teacher Jenny Adam will both admit adjusting to online schooling has been a challenge. Nevertheless, they believe they are starting to get the hang of it.

Patrick G. Folkers. 70

Patrick G. Folkers age 70 of New Hampton, IA died Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family.

Howard Wayne Huedepohl, 78

Howard Wayne Huedepohl, age 78 of Williamsburg, died Sunday, April 5, 2020, at his home.
He is the father of Kathy (Rich) Stochl of New Hampton. 

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