New Hampton’s annual FFA banquet and meeting, at least in advisor Jim Russ’ eyes, comes down to one word — celebration.“It’s a chance to look back on what our kids have accomplished this past year,” he said, “and celebrate our seniors who are gett
It didn’t take long — less than a second actually — for Turkey Valley FFA students to decide they wanted to do something to help Nebraska farmers who have been ravaged by historic flooding.“We had a person just ask, ‘Have you thought about doing s
The Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors passed [last] Monday a resolution opposing an Iowa Senate bill that addresses “Transportation of raw forest products” after hearing concerns about it that County Engineer Dusten Rolando relayed after a rec
Don Blazek won’t say the members of the Lawler Sons of American Legion squadron will go through the motions on Saturday night, but he will concede that putting on the annual event is getting easier.“We’ve done it for a few years now, and we kind o
Think about the impact a winery can have on attracting tourists, one with a bed and breakfast no less.Now meet Cathy Busch, who recently purchased the Farm House Winery and farmstead in Fredericksburg.“This place creates an excellent opportunity f
Although Nashua Public Library Director Heather Hackman plans many children’s events, last Saturday morning, it was the adults’ turn.Spring flowers and blue skies were painted at the library on Saturday morning as friends, mothers and daughters jo
Amber Erion gave her young son, Finn, a choice Wednesday morning: Do you want to take a nap or go to story time at the New Hampton Public Library.“He went and got his coat on,” Amber Erion said, “so obviously, it was an easy decision for him.”And,
The Chickasaw County Ambulance Council put the finishing touches on a request for proposals (RFP) on Monday, and the attorney working for the council said Wednesday he has approved it, meaning the proposal was “on its way” to being made available
The Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors approved splitting limestone gravel road resurfacing bids for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, between two vendors for the four quadrants of the county.Paul Niemann Construction Co.
Music, poetry and improvisation were just a few of the talents the Nashua-Plainfield students showed Friday evening at their second annual Variety Show.
More than 20 junior high students learned the rules, auditioned and received their parts on Monday afternoon to prepare for performances of the musical version of “Tom Sawyer” this Friday evening and Saturday morning.Compass Creative Dramatics has
It is without a doubt one of Jill Eike’s favorite times of the year at the Carnegie Cultural Center.“Every year during National Youth Art Month, we showcase students,” said the director of the New Hampton museum, “and every year, I’m just blown aw
Several art students from New Hampton and Turkey Valley received awards in the juried Northeast Iowa High School Art Show last Wednesday at Upper Iowa University.Some 200 high school artists registered for the show, which was held in the Bing-Davi
The Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors last Monday [March 18] discussed legal fees the Chickasaw County Ambulance Council 28E owes to Prichard Law Office — just more than $466 as of Feb.
“Start young.”Opera Iowa troupe director Anthony Benz gave this advice during a master class last Monday to K-7 music teacher Kayla Reetz’s sixth-grade Keynotes choir students, as recited in unison by Maycen Hackman, Braelyn Rosonke, Olivia Hoy, K
