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Holidays to shift into high gear on Santa Saturday

Santa Claus makes all kinds of public promotional appearances throughout the holiday season, but often times children are left wondering, “Was that the real Santa? Or was it just one of his helpers, who looks like him?”

Raymond "Harry" Snyder dies at 63

Raymond "Harry" Snyder, age 63 of Alpha, died Saturday Nov. 25, 2017 at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City following a stroke he suffered on Nov. 7.Friends may greet the family 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov.

School to offer early retirement incentives

New Hampton Community Schools will offer its teaching staff early retirement incentives for a second straight year, although Superintendent Jay Jurrens said he expects this “will be the last time we offer early retirements for a number of years.”<

There's plenty to celebrate this 'Giving Tuesday'

There’s Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, but today may be the most important day of all.

Nashua-Plainfield FFA earns honor at convention

Nashua-Plainfield FFA was named a “Two-Star Chapter” at the 90th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis. 

Nashua to hire a third police officer

The Nashua Police Department will hire a  third police officer and will begin interviews soon.

Nashua community Thanksgiving a success

Thanksgiving is a time to bring family and friends together for a delicious meal and to reconnect. The Community Thanksgiving did the same for the residents and visitors of Nashua on Wednesday.

Prichard endorses Hubbell for governor

State Rep. Todd Prichard, D-Charles City, is endorsing Des Moines businessman Fred Hubbell in the primary campaign for governor, Hubbell announced in a statement on last week.

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