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Chamber ‘invests’ in annual celebration

Jason Speltz’s first Heartland Days as a member of New Horizons-Chamber was back in 2012, which means this upcoming weekend’s celebration will be his eighth with the organization that puts on New Hampton’s annual celebration.

Parks and Rec makes one final push for unique summer camp

Tara Hackman concedes she’s a bit befuddled by the slow pace of registrations for the New Hampton Parks and Recreation Department’s Camp Creamery that will be held, hopefully, later this month.

Whale of a party!

The adrenaline in Christy Roethler’s voice was still loud and clear Sunday morning, but the co-chairperson of the committee that put on one heck of an Alta Vista Days celebration couldn’t help but laugh when she was asked about a possible nap late

Supervisors say they will pay half of ambulance contract

The Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors on Monday moved in the direction of agreeing to for half of a two-year ambulance contract.

Ambulance Council approves contract with Chickasaw Ambulance Service

The Chickasaw County Ambulance Council approved a two-year contract with the Chickasaw Ambulance Service Thursday, ending a meeting that lasted more than two hours and was contentious, to say the least, at times.

City Council approves economic development grant for Main Street business

The New Hampton City Council last week approved providing a couple with an economic development grant for what will be a unique business on New Hampton’s Main Street.

Board relents on cafeteria window issue

New Hampton Community Schools’ $19.415 million building project hit a bit of a hiccup recently, but the School Board approved a change order at last week’s meeting that will take care of an issue with the local fire marshal.

Supervisors will have county attorney look at ambulance contact

The Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors agreed Tuesday to have the county attorney look at a contract proposed by Chickasaw Ambulance Service, but those hoping the board would bypass the Ambulance Council and approve a contract left the meeting

Alta Vista ready to throw its 125th birthday bash

“The Friendly Town” has spent months planning a birthday party and has thrown out the proverbial welcome mat for the town’s three-day 125th birthday party that kicks off Friday.

Honoring the ultimate sacrifice

Maybe the best way to describe New Hampton’s annual Memorial Day observance is it was poignant, which is exactly the way the holiday is supposed to be.

Legion moves Memorial Day events indoors

New Hampton American Legion Post 38 members went to “Plan B” Monday morning and moved it’s Memorial Day activities indoors.

Nashua-Plainfield to hold commencement Sunday

Forty-two Nashua-Plainfield High School seniors will receive their diplomas during a commencement ceremony that will be held on Sunday afternoon.

Nashua, Plainfield to hold Memorial Day observances

Memorial Day services will be held across the country, including in Nashua and Plainfield, Monday to remember those men and women who have died while serving their country.

Blue-versus-Gray time

War broke out on Saturday afternoon at Old Bradford Pioneer Village and Museum, while the public watched the Union and Confederate soldiers battling out on the battlefield during Civil War 2019.

Nashua City Council approves golf cart ordinance

Residents are now able to use their golf carts and utility trail vehicles on Nashua streets, thanks to a decision by the Nashua City Council Monday night.

Turning a proverbial page

Maybe New Hampton High School senior Will Throndson said it best Sunday afternoon as he gave one of the senior addresses during commencement.
This really isn’t an end; it’s a beginning.

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