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Nashua-Plainfield to use two voting centers for school election

 
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.

Arts are focus on this safari

 
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.

Longtime Nashua postal carriers earn Million Mile Award

 
Two Nashua postal carriers receive quite an honor from the United States Postal Service last week for their service. 

The big deal? It’s this girl!

 
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?”

Great day to be a Chickasaw

 
New Hampton School Board President Joe Rosonke admitted he was stealing a line often uttered by teacher and coach Cory McDonald.

‘Intakes’ will kick off the school year for N-P K-6 students

 
Nashua-Plainfield Elementary and Intermediate School students will get one extra day of summer vacation this year.

Motorcycle rally taking shape

 
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.

Eclipse offers a unique view

 
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.

New bowling alley owners ready to roll

 
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. 

History that inspires

 
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.

Newest Hall-of-Famer humbled by Extension honor

 
Marguerite Ashley smiled as she talked about that July evening when she became a member of the Chickasaw County Extension 4-H Hall of Fame.

‘Ethanol’s here to stay’

 
To say Kevin Howes is upbeat about ethanol would be understating it.

Nashua-Plainfield Marching Band gears up for busy season

 
The sound of music playing on the streets can only mean one thing to Nashua residents; It is time for the Nashua-Plainfield Marching Band August practice. 

City comes out RAGBRAI winner

 
The City Council on Monday night learned that New Hampton will finish with a “RAGBRAI surplus,” and the mayor of the city profusely thanked all those that made the July 27 appearance of the ride in New Hampton a “rousing success.”

Celebrating marriage

 
lifetime.
Just ask the dozens of couples who came to Nashua’s famed Little Brown Church for its annual Marriage Reunion this past weekend.

Residents ask for Nashua Police Department changes

 
A group of Nashua residents on Monday night presented a petition to the City Council and asked members to consider revamping the city’s Police Department.

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