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Duane "Dewey" Leichtman dies at 90

Duane "Dewey" Leichtman, age 90, of New Hampton, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017 at Linn Haven Rehab and Healthcare in New Hampton.Funeral Services for Dewey will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan.

School Board votes to offer early retirement

After going back and forth for the past couple of months, the New Hampton School Board has decided to offer early retirement incentives to four teachers this year.The board discussed the issue at last week’s meeting, and after examining issues the

Ice ice baby!

Cora Schwickerath brought her crappie into the “warming house” at the Ice Fishery Sunday and couldn’t help but smile, especially after the fish was measured.“Well, that’s 10 1/2 inches, that’s a pretty nice fish,” Chickasaw County Conservation Boa

Chickasaws split pair of road tilts

Chad Sweitzer didn’t like his New Hampton’s loss to MFL-Mar-Mac on Saturday, but he wasn’t going to lose sleep over it, either.  “We’ve got to play better, no doubt about that,” he said after his team lost 86-79 to the Bulldogs, a day after the Ch

Trojans make quick work of Blue Devils on senior night

Turkey Valley's boys had some great numbers as they were recording a win over West Central Friday night.

Chickasaw girls split weekend games

Since Denver only had two wins coming into a non-conference game against New Hampton Friday, the 9-3 Chickasaws were the undeniable favorite.  But no one told Denver.

A yes vote is an investment in our future

I’m writing this letter to express my support for the upcoming school bond election.  A yes vote for the new school is an investment in the future of our kids and our community.

Community, students deserve yes vote

I write this letter to encourage a YES vote on the upcoming school referendum.I have been a lifelong avid high school sports fan, attending many musical and stage productions as well.

This referendum is not the right choice

Some have come out and asked why I'm against a school?

Get the correct info and vote yes on Feb. 7

We have read with interest the letters to the editor, both pro and con, regarding the upcoming school bond referendum.

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