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Public Health offers plenty to area residents

Without strong public health protection, living in Iowa could be very different.

High speed chase near Nashua leads to arrest of wanted Miami man

Following a high-speed chase Thursday, April 5, a Miami man is being held in Chickasaw County Jail on multiple charges including felony eluding, pending extradition to Dade County, Florida, where he is wanted for second-degree murder, Iowa State P

Sex assault prevention, response efforts detailed

“We know that in the state of Iowa in somebody’s lifetime, one in three women will be a survivor of sexual violence; one in six men; and one in two trans individuals,” Rachel Sharkey, (advocate with the Riverview Center), told the Chickasaw County

Thanks to trust fund, no change in county health premium

Chickasaw County employees will see no increase in health insurance premiums, for the third year straight.The County Board of Supervisors decided to buy down what would otherwise have been an increase in insurance, to zero percent, using the Iowa

Hospital makes big economic impact

Mercy Medical Center-New Hampton officials are touting a recent study that shows the New Hampton hospital pumps more than $10.5 million each year into the economy of Chickasaw County.The study, which was completed by the Iowa Hospital Association

Snow’s going to delay pool renovations

When New Hampton Parks and Recreation Director Rick Kramer awoke and looked out his window on the morning of March 24, he may have mumbled a few choice words under his breath.Dang it, there’s a pool project to finish.Just a couple of days before,

Cause and friendships are hallmarks of annual Pony Express

As Leo Deutsch pulled into the gas station early Friday morning, he looked at the sky and couldn’t help but smile.“Look at that, it’s just beautiful,” he said, “and you know what?

The somberness of Good Friday

Father Brian Dellaert of Holy Family Parish (above) leads Mass while altar servers Mitch and Ryan Pickar look on during a Mass that features songs by Dr. Mary Sharon Peraud.
— More photos in the April 3 New Hampton Tribune.

This is close enough, thank you!

Harlow checks out the Easter Bunny after the Women of Today’s annual Easter Egg Hunt at Mikkelson Park Saturday. Despite the soggy conditions, cold temperatures and strong winds, scores of children turned out for the event.

Officials provide feedback on Chickasaw County audit

The regular annual audit for fiscal 2017 by a local, private accounting firm covered some of the same time frame as did a state audit of fiscal 2016 and 2017 (2015-16 and 2016-17), which was released in November.Neil Schraeder, CPA with Hacker, Ne

County won’t have contested primary races

Several candidates filed papers for county office by the March 28 deadline. The ballot at the primary on June 5 will have no contested races within either major party.In Supervisor District 2, Jim Allison, a Democrat from Ionia, filed papers.

Nashua City Council reaffirms its decision on Highway 346

The Nashua City Council agreed Monday night to an Iowa Department of Transportation plan to transition a stretch of Sample Street from a four-lane roadway to one that has three lanes.DOT Assistant District Engineer David Little had visited with th

Plainfield residents stand by school

People packed the stands in the Plainfield School gym, 87 signed in, and several offered comment at a listening session last Tuesday on a divisive issue the Nashua-Plainfield School Board is studying.“The board would like your input on the potenti

Hospital makes big economic impact

Mercy Medical Center-New Hampton officials are touting a recent study that shows the New Hampton hospital pumps more than $10.5 million each year into the economy of Chickasaw County.The study, which was completed by the Iowa Hospital Association

Snow’s going to delay pool renovations

When New Hampton Parks and Recreation Director Rick Kramer awoke and looked out his window on the morning of March 24, he may have mumbled a few choice words under his breath.Dang it, there’s a pool project to finish.Just a couple of days before,

Good Friday tradition

As Leo Deutsch pulled into the gas station early Friday morning, he looked at the sky and couldn’t help but smile.“Look at that, it’s just beautiful,” he said, “and you know what?

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