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New restaurant owners laud area’s support

Lavonne Ohm can tell you the exact time she learned that Iowa’s governor was closing the state’s restaurants.
“Eleven a.m., March 17,” she said, “and for a minute, I think my heart stopped.”

Up to one more challenge

Mark Dungey sat in his office at the furniture store he and his brother own and talked about how business was going in a world where Coronavirus COVID-19 dominates the headlines.

Public Health: Please don't travel for Easter

The Chickasaw County Public Health and Home Care Department is advising against travel this Easter weekend.

New Hampton changes ‘Grab & Go’ distribution

New Hampton Community Schools has changed its meal distribution system, in large part to keep those volunteering to drop off its meals as safe as possible.

Bakery gets creative to stay ahead of virus

It’s a Wednesday morning at the Kakery in New Hampton, and the smells, oh my, they’re delicious.
The bakery’s owner, Kara Denner, talks as she removes a couple of cakes from the oven.

Creating a church and then serving purposefully

In some ways, the name of this section sums up Prairie Lakes Church in New Hampton.

Second COVID-19 case reported in county

Chickasaw County has its second case of Coronavirus COVID-19 as the Chickasaw County Public Health Department announced a second positive test late Wednesday afternoon.

It’s a week of stars for middle school students

It’s not every day teachers are able to bring a celebrity into their classroom, let alone a NASCAR Cup Series Champion, but that’s exactly what staff members at New Hampton Middle School achieved, as they, along with around 55 middle school studen

Regional Health Services of Howard County making a move into Elma

Regional Health Services of Howard County recently announced that it will be expanding its medical services to Elma by opening a new medical clinic in 2020, fulfilling the city of Elma’s goal of bringing a medical clinic to the community. 

New Hampton City Council allows departments to 'stagger hours'

New Hampton’s city clerk is asking for the pubic’s patience after Mayor Bobby Schwickerath and the City Council approved an emergency proclamation during Monday night’s meeting.

It’s going to be an Easter like no other

There’s no question that Easter 2020 will be like no other.
Sunrise services are off. Churches will be empty. Worshipers won’t share those Easter words — “He has risen” — and shake hands.

Remaining bullish on our future

Tammy Robinson admits these are scary times.

Chickasaw County has first confirmed COVID-19 case; governor orders more businesses closed

Chickasaw County has recorded its first documented case of the Coronavirus COVID-19, and Iowa’s governor ordered more businesses Monday to combat the pandemic in the Hawkeye State.

New Hampton Metal Fab partners with schools to inspire next generation of welders

Our nation’s infrastructure is aging, and there’s a lot of work to be done to repair it. 

A playground shutdown

Ask Rick Kramer about his Parks and Recreation Department’s programs and his answer consists of three words.
“All on hold.”

Building a bank from scratch

Grant Anderson will tell you the past six weeks have recharged him.

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