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Council moves ahead on 2017 street projects

The New Hampton City Council approved moving forward Monday night with the seal coat project for an estimated 6,317 square yards.Street Superintendent Jr.

Officer will conduct sweet ‘sting’ Tuesday

New Hampton Police Officer Chad McGee had so much fun handing out free ice cream last summer that he’s kind of going to do it again.But instead of ice cream, McGee’s latest “sting” involves passing out Easter candy on Tuesday.“I’m a part of this c

Supervisors mull over their medical examiner options

With no set medical examiner investigator in the county and two medical examiner calls in 24 hours this past weekend, officials are asking the Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors what their plan is.Supervisor Tim Zoll said he has been doing some

City, county get nowhere in meeting

Two representatives of the Nashua Police Department met with the Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors Monday to request the reinstatement of services the department lost when the city did not pay its communications bill in full.Police Chief Paul

Finding closure

It was 1966.

Former N-P athlete giving back to coach

Ask Brandon Marks about that day he looked at himself in the mirror a year or so ago, and he doesn’t mince his words.“I hated what I saw,” the 2015 Nashua-Plainfield High School graduate said.

Officer offers help on communications bill

A Nashua part-time police officer who was a long time Chickasaw County sheriff’s deputy offered his services Monday night at the City Council meeting to help resolve the communications bill issue with the county.Officer Doug Strike said he believe

Event is winner for TRIBE Trail

Thousands of dollars for the TRIBE Trail were raised Saturday evening, but the highlight of the night may have been an April Fools’ prank pulled on New Hampton's Park and Recreation director.As the live auction was ready to start, Rick Kramer

Lawmaker expresses frustration with session

It has been a difficult legislative session for State Rep.

Perfect just the way it is

In some ways, the scene never changes, but then again, why should it?The New Hampton Elementary School Carnival is one of those timeless events that needs very little, if any, tweaking.Oh sure, the carnival is packed.

Author tells students to never give up

A former Iowa State University football player visited the St.

Residents learn potting basics

Morris Landscaping and the New Hampton Public Library came together to put on a indoor plant potting class for the public last Tuesday morning.Morris Landscaping owner Nancy Morris brought all supplies including small cups, saucers, dirt, water, p

Teacher ‘arrested’ for good cause

“Our Penny Wars was a great success!”St.

In love with dance

Maybe, just maybe, the tears Morgan Smith and Isabel Hoey desperately yet futilely tried to fight back Wednesday morning are all one needs to know about the lone two seniors on the New Hampton Dance Team.“It’s hard to think that this is it,” Smith

Veterans get their wish as former supervisor won’t seek director’s position

Former Supervisor Rick Holthaus was seriously considered for the position of Chickasaw County Veterans Affairs administrator but has withdrawn his name after hearing complaints from county veterans who want a veteran in that position.When Dave Jac

County employees sound off about health insurance

To clear up rumors, Chickasaw County Attorney Pat Wegman and many county employees met with the Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors to discuss the county’s plans when it comes to offering employees family health insurance coverage.Wegman told th

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