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Regional Health Services of Howard County making a move into Elma

Regional Health Services of Howard County recently announced that it will be expanding its medical services to Elma by opening a new medical clinic in 2020, fulfilling the city of Elma’s goal of bringing a medical clinic to the community. 

New Hampton City Council allows departments to 'stagger hours'

New Hampton’s city clerk is asking for the pubic’s patience after Mayor Bobby Schwickerath and the City Council approved an emergency proclamation during Monday night’s meeting.

It’s going to be an Easter like no other

There’s no question that Easter 2020 will be like no other.
Sunrise services are off. Churches will be empty. Worshipers won’t share those Easter words — “He has risen” — and shake hands.

Remaining bullish on our future

Tammy Robinson admits these are scary times.

Chickasaw County has first confirmed COVID-19 case; governor orders more businesses closed

Chickasaw County has recorded its first documented case of the Coronavirus COVID-19, and Iowa’s governor ordered more businesses Monday to combat the pandemic in the Hawkeye State.

New Hampton Metal Fab partners with schools to inspire next generation of welders

Our nation’s infrastructure is aging, and there’s a lot of work to be done to repair it. 

A playground shutdown

Ask Rick Kramer about his Parks and Recreation Department’s programs and his answer consists of three words.
“All on hold.”

Building a bank from scratch

Grant Anderson will tell you the past six weeks have recharged him.

Changing face of rural health care

In many ways, nurse practitioners are becoming the backbone of rural healthcare.

Same amount of meals; less amount of distribution

New Hampton Community Schools will be changing its meal distribution system, beginning Monday.

Fidelity Bank & Trust puts a focus on hometown banking

Names may change. Technology may change. People may change. One thing remains constant at Fidelity Bank & Trust – their commitment to community and offering quality, competitive products and services in the communities they serve.

Level of business is nice surprise for Pub manager

Phil Zwanziger had no idea what to expect a couple of weeks ago when he decided the Pub at the Pinicon would remain open for carry out.

Schools to remain closed through April 30

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Thursday that she was ordering the state’s K-12 schools to be closed through April 30, but she stopped short of calling off the 2019-20 school year.

City Council to meet via Zoom.com

The New Hampton City Council will hold its regular meeting this coming Monday, but it will do so via Zoom.com.

Parks and Recreation keeping parks open but playground equipment, play structures off limits

The New Hampton Parks and Recreation Department announced Thursday morning that it was closing all playground equipment and play structures in its parks, effectively immediately, because of concerns about the Coronavirus COVID-19.

Helping families through difficult times

Drew Johnson and Andy Hugeback are two entirely different, as Johnson puts it, “humans,” but that may be one of their strengths for the funeral home they will one day run together.

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