It’s a decision that needs to be made by many farmers and landowners: Do you sink money into a seldom-used barn, or let it go, eventually tearing it down?
If New Hampton residents want to run a “trickle” of water to keep their pipes from freezing this winter, they will have to pay for that water and the sewer treatment for it.
It wasn’t that Penny Andorf wasn’t happy in Black Hawk County; after all, she loved her co-workers and her duties as part of that county’s Public Health Department’s Environmental Health Division.
New Hampton had another big day as it continued its week-long celebration of homecoming Friday, but the school saved the two bests for last as Abby Robinson was crowned homecoming queen and the Chickasaws beat Waverly-Shell Rock in the big game.
New Hampton’s homecoming celebration shifted into high gear on Thursday as a number of events were held, highlighted by the crowning of Ethan Rosonke as the homecoming king.
A St. Ansgar author will share her her latest historical novel set in World War II during a program at the Alta Vista Public Library this coming Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
Kathy Babcock has always been a huge proponent of flu shots, but the administrator of Chickasaw County Public Health and Homecare is doubling her pitch this year for a couple of reasons.
Changes are coming to the New Hampton Tribune, but the paper’s publisher is emphasizing that the commitment to community journalism and Chickasaw County will not waver.
New Hampton High School’s Athletic Hall of Fame will welcome three new members before the Chickasaws’ football team plays Waverly-Shell Rock in the annual homecoming game.
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.
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.
