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Foremen may have to leave trucks at work

Every year the Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors approve the Chickasaw County Secondary Roads foremen to take their work trucks home to better be prepared in the case of emergency.However, this year, the board is questioning the need for this

Happenings at the library

Happy New Year from the New Hampton Public Library!

Supervisors not sold on TRIBE

After first meeting with the Board of Supervisors a couple weeks ago, TRIBE Trail Committee members Rick Kramer and Megan Baltes returned to request funding from the county.But at least one supervisor isn’t sure the county should provide funds for

Zoll will lead county board

The Chickasaw County Courthouse rang in the new year on Tuesday morning as three supervisors, a sheriff, a chief deputy sheriff and an auditor were all sworn in to office and the Board of Supervisors elected a new chairperson.Supervisors Steve Gee

Traffic deaths soar in Iowa during 2016

Ask new Chickasaw County Sheriff Marty Hemann about the shocking jump in traffic fatalities in 2016, and his answer is pretty simple.“We need everyone to pay more attention,” he said.

FFA set for ‘Grandin Experience’

Jim Russ laughed at the question — have you checked the weather forecast for Jan. 11-12 yet? — and then came clean.“You bet I have,” he said Wednesday afternoon.

Nashua Public Library News

Stop into the library and see what is new! We are always getting new items for you to check out.  If we don’t have it we can get it thru interlibrary loan.  Just ask!

Agriculture’s impact on Main Street

The story of production agriculture deserves to be told.

Church program builds community

Community is a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common and the Nashua community is invited to join the fun at St. John Lutheran Church on Wednesday evening beginning on Jan.

Vendor makes jewelry in her spare time

Jodee Ungs has been creative all of her life but has only been making and selling jewelry for the Gateway to Northeast Iowa Welcome Center for the last year and a half.

Alta Vista Fire Department receives grant

Alta Vista Fire Department received a $5,000 grant from Alliance Pipeline. Accepting the check from Paul Kleist are Larry Laures, Ashlyn Laures, Jimmy Geerts and Kevin Hubka.

Service dog can help community

Riley Uglum has taken on a new adventure after training and a service dog, Mia, in his home for two years he and his own dog, Remi, have become a therapy team visiting airports and nursing homes to bring joy to many.Remi, the Uglums’ 9-year0old do

Sumner light display is big draw for town

This year, the community of Sumner came together to set up a brand new light display in their city park to help attract visitors to the area.

Lynch Livestock awards winners

Lynch Livestock, Inc. commemorated the company’s centennial year with a celebration in conjunction with Veteran’s Day on Friday, Nov.

Chickasaw County 4-H seeks Livestock Superintendents

Chickasaw County 4-H is implementing a new livestock committee structure and currently seeks four volunteer livestock superintendents.Superintendents are needed in the areas of sheep, poultry, pet, and dog.If you have an interest in working with y

Start to Farm Series For New and Early Career Dairy Farmers Continues

Start to Farm: New Farmer Learning Networks are for beginning and early-career farmers looking for an edge in managing and growing their farm business.  The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dairy Team will continue their dairy beginnin

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