Sydney Lau and Will Throndson, save for a drum set not fitting through a doorway, had an almost perfect day at the recent state solo and ensemble contest.Their fellow New Hampton High School Concert Band member, Bethany Zenk, was simply flawless.Z
Terry Basol laughed as he talked about that one farmer who always wants to be the first one planting in the spring.“There’s always that one guy in the neighborhood,” the ISU Extension agronomist based out of Nashua said.
There was plenty of food last Sunday morning for the Eagle Scout Breakfast Fundraiser in Plainfield and many came out to support the project.Nashua-Plainfield Boy Scout Levi Williamson held a fundraiser to purchase and install a flag pole in front
Unfortunately bullying is something that takes place in every school across the country, but at Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School, two third-graders — Alison Mehmen and Paisley McCain — are taking on the issue.The two young girls decided that if
Those who know Troy and Carrie Tysdahl probably aren’t surprised that their youngest son is a “fighter.”And they’ll probably be even less surprised that the birth of little Knox Myron Tysdahl has brought their tight-knit family even closer.For fou
Nashua’s mayor wants the City Council to roll up its sleeves and get to work on fixing the city’s budget problems.“We have a lot of work to do,” said Mayor Angie Dietz, who said the city must get a handle on its budget problems.
The Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Office welcomes Scott Egemo as their new deputy sheriff.Egemo comes from the Elkader Police Department after receiving his degree from the University of Northern Iowa.He has completed his time at the academy and whil
The i’s still need to be dotted and the t’s aren’t quite crossed yet, but a group of New Hampton and Charles City high school students have no doubt that they’re going to bring a “drive-up” movie theatre to Northeast Iowa this summer.“We really wa
This New Hampton Ladies Day did not disappoint as there was a variety of things to do on Saturday throughout the town.Along with all the great sales around town there were demonstrations to be scene as well.Morris Landscaping and Garden Center had
Mercy Medical Center-New Hampton officials realize it’s just one study, but they’re celebrating the recent release of a report that contends Chickasaw County is the fourth healthiest county in the state.“There are a lot of positives in this study,
Jeffrey Reicks admits he endured a stressful week leading up to the New Hampton High School Variety Show, but man oh man, the payoff — the roar of the crowd — was worth it.He wasn’t alone, but for the most part, his peers who took the “stage” Thur
Expanding knowledge of state government and policy makers in Des Moines were the focus of the March 8 visit to the Iowa State Capitol by twenty 4-H’ers and four adults.
The Sons of the American Legion Squadron #279 sponsored a Stars and Stripes Spectacular this past Saturday at the Starlite Ballroom.A swiss steak dinner was served with a live auction that followed.
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.
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
