Roger Kolbet believes “memorial benches” would be a great project for New Hampton, and the City Council is ready to give at least one of the benches a try.
Jane Juchems saw that the Plainfield Public Library was in need of a new director and thought, “Why not?”
And she couldn’t be happier in her new career.
State Bank’s Rigler Investment Company announced Thursday morning that it will purchase Peoples Trust and Savings Bank, which will almost double the size of the New Hampton-based banking firm.
Nashua residents expressed concerned and worry Monday night at a City Council meeting about losing four good men from the Nashua Police Department due to discussion of reducing or even eliminating the department.
Nashua-Plainfield Superintendent Randy Strabala knows it seems strange that some voters will literally drive past the Gateway to Northeast Iowa Welcome Center on their way to vote in Plainfield.
Upstairs, a group of older children were working on the performing arts Wednesday afternoon.
In the Carnegie Cultural Cultural basement, meanwhile, younger kids were putting together some pretty cool visual arts pieces.
Madison Kolbet stood near the sweet corn field and wondered aloud.
“I really don’t know what the big deal is,” the New Hampton High School sophomore said. “I mean when people need help, you help them, right?”
Tony Trower will be the first to admit that he’s learning as he and Boy Scout Troop 48 continue preparations for the first-ever New Hampton Motorcycle Rally.
Matt Crayne will be the first to admit he’s not an expert in astronomy, but the Chickasaw County Conservation Board is, in a word, pumped for next week’s Great American Eclipse.
Some important events have happened in bowling alleys for Josh Novak.
For example, his met his wife Laura while playing in a mixed league in Mason City. That was a life-changer.
Kenneth Benning sat on the hay rack Saturday afternoon and talked about why events like the Northeast Iowa Antique Engine and Power Show are important.
