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Lined up to see Santa

New Hampton Parks and Recreation Director Rick Kramer was wondering if the line was ever going to “go down” during Breakfast with Santa Saturday morning.

Making a joyful noise!

They waved to the crowd — OK, to mom and dad.
They sang. They played instruments. They danced. They clapped. And some of then even applauded themselves.

Librarians make their case for funding

The Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors was invaded by librarians at the weekly meeting on Monday.

Arrest made after Fredericksburg incident

One person has been arrested after a Fredericksburg man was struck by a vehicle driven by another Fredericksburg man following an argument outside his home over on Sunday.

City may do away with ‘jail time’

The New Hampton City Council received a quick lesson in constitutional law, as it applies to local ordinances, at its meeting on Monday.

Comp Board recommends big pay hikes

The Chickasaw County Supervisors met with the Chickasaw County Compensation Board on Monday afternoon to hear the compensation board’s salary recommendations for county officials.

‘It’s time’ for longtime N-P administrator

On June 15, 1998, Randy Strabala made the phone call that changed his life.

Nashua residents call for special election

Nashua residents will head back to the polls next month after a group of residents submitted a petition calling for a special election to fill two vacancies on the City Council.

Display lights up Mikkelson Park

The emotion in Lisa Pool’s voice Saturday night was palatable, and why not?

Residents get 'Safe T Home' experience

A couple dozen people gathered Saturday morning at Holschlag Bin Sales, about a mile and a half south of New Hampton, for coffee, donuts, and a crash course in bin assembly.

Christmas Anyone?

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Iowa BIG North students work on 'BLDD' initiative

Iowa BIG North’s move is still right on schedule.

Board awards winning bids

The New Hampton School Board awarded winning bids totaling more than $12.65 million to contractors Tuesday night, and the district superintendent said the bidding process, which created controversy when it was announced, will save New Hampton hund

Winter taking its sweet time arriving this year

Although it seems strange to see people in New Hampton, Iowa pushing lawn mowers and taking bike rides at the beginning of December, meteorologist Jeff Boyne says that although it isn’t exactly normal, it isn’t all that unusual, either.

Supervisors give VA Director a raise

The Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors gave Chickasaw County Veteran’s Affairs director Lindsay Zenner a raise during a relatively calm and quiet weekly meeting Monday at the court house.

Holidays to shift into high gear on Santa Saturday

Santa Claus makes all kinds of public promotional appearances throughout the holiday season, but often times children are left wondering, “Was that the real Santa? Or was it just one of his helpers, who looks like him?”

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