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Last-minute rush!

If one were to walk into Suzy Turner’s Nashua-Plainfield high school classroom the night before the National History Day district competition, the words that would come to mind might be “disorganization,” “mayhem” or “upheaval.”Or maybe, just “tot

Supervisors change mind, will take land

The Chickasaw County Conservation Board will get its land after all after the Board of Supervisors Monday voted 4-0, with one abstention, to accept a 130.7-acre parcel of land from the Iowa Department of Transportation.The decision came after a la

Two seniors to lead Lady Trojans

With seven seniors lost to graduation last year, getting the six freshmen on this year’s Turkey Valley girls’ track squad off on the right foot is crucial.  And that’s where coach Brian Schmitt knows he’ll get help from his two senior leaders.  Sh

St. Joe's performs 'Alice in Wonderland'

Students at St.

Veterans deserve better from commissioners

Chickasaw County Veterans are being slapped in the face by their own VA Commissioners who are all Veterans; James Geerts, Wayne Moetsch and Lisa Wilkers.They plan to hire as County Veteran Service Officer (CVSO), Rick Holthaus, from Alta Vista.

Vacation is filled with fun, but it’s also good to be back home

I’m back! And while usually people are sad about leaving vacation, I’m doing ok —  not because my vacation wasn’t a blast by a long shot but because I am so excited for all the upcoming events in the county!Is that weird?

Pragmatism should be a goal for all members of Congress

As you watch the healthcare proceedings on Capitol Hill, imagine what things might be like if we lived in more functional political times.In particular, what if Congress were run by pragmatists?It would not change the issues at hand.

Vacations don’t always have to be ‘big’ to be enjoyable

The Journey is the Destination is New Hampton’s theme for RAGBRAI and I have to say I agree entirely.I have been a traveler for many years now — taking off to Maine for two summers to work at a camp, visiting classmates in places like California a

It’s just not going to be the same without Pete and his stories

I don’t recall the exact date that I first met Pete Willadsen but I vividly recall the conversation I had with Sports Editor Dorothy Huber later that day.Me: Hi Dorothy, I met some guy named Pete Willadsen today.Dorothy: Oh, how did that go?Me: I’

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