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We’re just a week away from decision

Voters are down to seven days to come up with their choices for the election.That’s right, an election cycle that literally started years ago is almost complete, and the latest polls show Iowa is still up for grabs when it comes to the presidentia

New Hampton to kick off holidays

Jason Speltz knows how important the next two months are for members of New Horizons-Chamber, the organization he serves as director.And that’s why he is so excited about this coming weekend’s Holiday Open House, which has grown by leaps and bound

Student makes it 3-for-3

Bethany Zenk will be the first to admit that she felt the pressure, but her band director knew — positively, absolutely — that the New Hampton High School senior would handle it.She did and is now a true band superstar.For a third straight year, Z

The toughest job?

The Halloween Parade line literally stretched for blocks Saturday morning, and New Hampton Parks and Recreation Director Rick Kramer couldn’t help but smile.“I guess a few people showed up,” he said with his tongue firmly planted in his cheek.

United Fund Campaign Committee begins its annual drive

The 41st annual New Hampton Area United Fund Campaign is underway once again with the committee asking residents to donate to the fund where every dollar goes to work right here in New Hampton and North Iowa.The first United Fund Drive was held in

Police get support for body cameras

New Hampton Police Sgt.

Hospital, businesses team up for commemorative items

During the 100 years of its existence, one of the driving forces behind the success of New Hampton’s hospital has been the support the community has given it.That support, hospital officials say, continues to this day and can be seen in the number

Celebrating a century

One can only imagine the excitement in New Hampton 100 years ago as residents watched the city’s first hospital go up.And next year — Aug.

Donated AED to be placed in squad car

Jeremy and Lacey McGrath have donated an AED defibulater to the Chickasaw Count Sheriff’s Department in hopes of getting one in every squad car.Currently none of the eight squad cars have AEDs in them.“We want to see one in every car because when

Early voting in county is on a record pace

There are times these days when one visits the second floor of the Chickasaw County Courthouse in New Hampton and wonders, “Will there actually be people voting at the polls on Election Day?”As of Tuesday morning, almost 2,100 county residents had

New program at N-P has teachers helping teachers

Nashua-Plainfield’s Teacher Leadership and Collaboration Program (TLC) had their kick-off meeting last Wednesday.In the spring of 2016, N-P was awarded the TLC grant.

Students busy preparing for N-P’s fall play

Crunch time now for the Nashua-Plainfield Drama Department students and all lines need to be memorized, set needs to be put up and dress rehearsals are coming soon.The Nashua-Plainfield High School Drama Department is excited to perform their come

Frightfully good time!

Screams, eerie laughs and chainsaws were the sounds at the Spooky Village on Saturday evening at the Old Bradford Pioneer Village Museum.

Dental Associates in NH will give cash for candy

Kids and parents, earn cash for your candy and support a soldier for Soldiers’ Angels Treats for Troops.

Art Center welcomes new exhibit by a local artist

The Plum Creek Art Center in Fredericksburg is feeling a big empty lately.

IDC marks a busy year

The many small businesses that help make New Hampton so unique were honored on Tuesday night at the annual IDC Appreciation event.This past year New Hampton has welcomed a variety of new businesses as well as seen the expansion of many businesses

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