It took a while last Monday night, but two boards made up of the same members approved issuing bonds totaling $22.65 million for improvements to the city’s electrical system and the start-up of a municipal-owned telecommunications utility.

It was a special moment during a special ceremony. Then again, Quilts of Valor programs always bring out the emotions for both the veterans and their families.

Chelsi Rosonke took a shop class back in her high school days in Colorado, and she found her calling.

Kristina Manson is a woman who wears many hats. 
During the day she teaches math at New Hampton high school; after school she coaches middle and high school cross country.

Mother Nature may give Chickasaw County a round of severe weather this afternoon and evening as the area is under a flash flood watch.

For the women of MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center Senior Life Solutions, sometimes it’s the small things that provide the rewards in their jobs.

It’s a Friday morning at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and Kaitlain Schmitt is meeting with her “team.”

Nancy Hillesheim had a one-word answer when she was asked about this weekend’s Big Four Fair.
“Overwhelming.”

The McDonald’s restaurant in New Hampton is getting a whole new look, thanks to a project that began this past week.

The plan for Megan Boeding was relatively cut and dry when she was graduated from New Hampton High School in 2010.

ISU Extension Agronomist Terry Basol couldn’t help but laugh, for he probably knew the question was coming before it was even asked.

For over 40 years New Hampton’s Mikkelson Park has been filling up with bikes every September for the annual motorcycle rally. 

Seven young women wanted to hear their name called on Saturday afternoon but only one could be crowned the fair queen. 

New Hampton High School athletes wanted to show their support for two area first-graders who are battling cancer, and the school’s activities director thinks it says something about the Chickasaws.

If word of mouth means anything — and Boy Scout Scoutmaster Tony Trower sure hopes it does — the third annual New Hampton Motorcycle Rally that officially kicks off its two-day run at 7 a.m. on Friday will be the biggest one yet.