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Parks and Recreation appreciates support

Both myself and the Park Board want to take this opportunity to thank the residents of New Hampton and beyond for continuing to support the fundraising programs our young participants take part in each season.We realize that it may seem at times t

Former resident makes plea to hog operation

Dear Brady Reicks,I am writing this letter to you here, in hopes that you will read it.  I have tried reaching out to you but was denied the opportunity to speak with you.  I wholeheartedly hope that you read this letter and think about the impact

Thank a beef farmer during Beef Month

May is Beef Month and Chickasaw County Farm Bureau would like thank all the beef farmers in our area and in Iowa for providing us the beef that many of us enjoy throughout the summer when we grill, go camping, or many other things.

Save for a few past-their-prime tulips, festival was amazing

Another Iowa adventure completed last weekend, I visited the Tulip Festival in Pella with my mom as part of our bucket list of sorts.

New Hampton mayor provides updates on issues

One quick reminder as I am seeing all this beautiful green grass growing: We have an ordinance as to not blowing your grass clippings into the street. It is a $25 ticket for each time if you choose to do so.

Moms enjoy a night with their children at dance on Friday

A dance for mothers and their children was held on Friday by the Women of Today in New Hampton to celebrate Mother’s Day.Women of Today representative Rachel Holthaus said the dance was started last year for mothers and their sons to compliment th

Stephanie R. Downes dies at 49

Stephanie R. Downes age 49 of Surprise, Ariz., formerly of Fredericksburg, died Monday, May 8, 2017, at the Boswell Hospital in Sun City, Ariz.A Christian Funeral will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, May 20, 2017, at St.

Richard "Dick" Francis Breitbach dies at 87

Richard "Dick" Francis Breitbach, age 87, of New Hampton, died Thursday, May 11, 2017, at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, after a brief illness.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m.

Ben Lee Cordes dies at 77

Ben Lee Cordes, age 77 of Alta Vista, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017 unexpectedly at his home.Funeral Services for Ben will be held at 10:30 a.m.

County Engineer prepares for many summer projects

The County Roads Department will move ahead with the V-18 concrete patching project outside of North Washington thanks to approval from the Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors.Bids were received and opened and the project will cost just under ha

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