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Huskies complete a sweep

Nashua-Plainfield coach Justin Eiffler’s oft-stated goal for his team this year is to get 1 percent better each day.  For the most part, the Huskies have achieved the goal.  There have been blips — a cold start last Thursday night in a loss to Mas

Nashua Speech students receive II rating

The foggy conditions outside did not stop the District Large Group Speech Contest on Saturday and traveling to Waverly was a must.

Nashua Council approves tearing down two of Main Street’s older buildings

The Nashua City Council voted last week to approve tearing down two Main Street buildings because they are dangerous and a public nuisance.City officials contacted the owners of buildings at 304 and 308 Main Street, and they did not dispute the pu

Edna M. Gray dies at 91

Edna M. Gray, age 91 of New Hampton, passed away on Monday, Jan. 23, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton surrounded by her family.Funeral services for Edna will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan.

Supervisors make number of committee assignments

The Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors has made the following committee assignments:E-911 Chairperson: Steve Geerts and Jacob Hackman as alternate.Emergency Management Commission: Steve Geerts and David Tilkes as alternate.Chickasaw County Chil

Dancers celebrate successful season

The New Hampton Dance Team came away from state competition with a bang last month as its hip-hop team placed third out of 12 teams in the division.“It was a close one!” said New Hampton Dance Team Coach Emma Schwickerath.

Turkey Valley putting more wrestlers into varsity lineup

A third Reicks wrestled this week as Turkey Valley's limited team took on Postville and MFL Thursday and Jesup, Sumner-Fredericksburg and host East Buchanan at the Steinkamp Duals Saturday.  Along with Cale and Kelby, Carter joined the group,

Trojans stay perfect in UIC with 38th straight home win

At times, it's hard to come up with a lead for a sports story.  After all, what do you say about yet another Upper Iowa Conference game — this one against West Central Friday — that the Turkey Valley girls completely dominated?  But this time

Thoughts from the mayor

Greetings!I want to speak first about our accomplishments for 2016. The City of Nashua worked on re-branding itself and promoting our parks/recreational area/businesses.

Respect should be message moving forward

The last year has been a political battle between Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, Democrats and Republicans.

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