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Learning to value freedom, equality drove Ernst’s career

Learning to value freedom, and making sure men understand she is their equal, helped Joni Ernst to achieve the career success she has.A veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, now-U.S. Sen.

Funds to be moved to scrap county building

The Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a resolution for the county attorney to transfer $32,000 from Health Flex Fund 8999 (inactive pre-2013 health reserve) to the Capital Projects Fund for the “old veterinary building,” wh

Saluting those who served

The importance of Veterans Day shined through the snow on Monday morning when the Nashua-Plainfield Middle School/High School welcomed the veterans for an assembly honoring past, present and future veterans.The National Anthem began the ceremony a

Girls training to fight back

Stories headline the news about young girls who go missing or are found dead, even in small-town Iowa where they may have thought they were safe.Of crimes against women, young girls are at a higher threat of being targeted, and now Nashua-Plainfie

Five on NEIC’s dream teams

After a season in which New Hampton volleyball was the talk of the town and advanced to the state tournament for the first time in 45 years, five Chickasaws were selected to the Northeast Iowa Conference honor teams.

Dozen Huskies honored in district

A dozen Nashua-Plainfield football players received postseason honors from the Class A, District 4 coaches after a season in which the Huskies went 2-7 overall and 2-4 in district play.

New instruments planned at Nashua-Plainfield

A five year plan for the Nashua-Plainfield band, approved by the administration, began last week with the arrival of new instruments.These items have needed to be replaced since long before band director Scott Stroud came on board, he said, and ha

Special Council meeting held to discuss insurance

A Special City Council meeting was held on Thursday evening to discuss the ongoing issue regarding the city health insurance renewal after the city received notice rates would go up 25 percent.Earlier this month it was announced health insurance r

Record soy harvest predicted

“Every day is like a new box of chocolates.”That is how Aaron Putze, director of communications and external relations for the Iowa Soybean Association, started his talk to members of the New Hampton Rotary Club at their weekly Thursday meeting No

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