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Sups still discussing lawyer bill for Ambulance Council

The Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors again discussed legal fees “with possible action” for the Chickasaw County Ambulance Council on Monday, but ultimately tabled the item until this coming Monday so that Ambulance Council Chairman and Superv

Adulting isn’t easy!

New Hampton High School senior Nolan Usher looked at his “financial records” Wednesday afternoon and came to a quick conclusion.“I don’t have enough money,” he said with a laugh.

Lions, Scouts serve over 600 at fish fry

There were plenty of fish at the Nashua Town and Country Club on Friday evening [April 12] at the Nashua-Plainfield Lions Club’s Annual Fish Fry.It took four fryers to cook the 660 pounds of fish, and the club ordered 20 more pounds this year to m

Youth group continues to work toward Indiana trip

Palm Sunday in most churches mean palm leaves but for the St.

43 participate in Poker Run for Plainfield Days

Plainfield residents braved the windy weather on Saturday [April 13] while having a full day of shopping and fun.The Plainfield City-Wide garage sales started the morning for spring cleaners and shoppers alike.Plainfield Days Committee members beg

Commission hires a deputy EMA coordinator

The Chickasaw County Emergency Management Commission voted 6-2 to hire a part-time deputy Emergency Management coordinator, but not for any lack of qualifications.The hiring committee interviewed four people and recommended Bridget Edson, who has

After tough winter, county road budget needs amending

The Chickasaw County Secondary Roads expenditures budgeted for the current fiscal year will increase by $270,000, the County Board of Supervisors heard when setting a budget hearing for Monday, May 6 at 9:15 a.m.

Nashua Library concludes its week with crafts

Nashua Public Library staff turned the springtime saying, “April showers bring May flowers,” into a workshop for children during the last day of National Library Week.Saturday morning, children were able to get out of the cold to enjoy making spri

‘Walk through’ will give city expert advice

Nashua City Clerk John Ott knows Nashua has a lot of positives going for it when it comes to tourism.The city is home to a beautiful park, complete with a lake provided by the dam on the Cedar River.

Council gets a lot done in a short time

The New Hampton City Council held a brief, 12-minute meeting on Monday night with no contested votes and accomplished a fair amount for the time.City council approved tentatively awarding Kendall Rosauer, owner of Riley’s Inc., a $6,500 grant in a

Council gets one ambulance bid

After receiving only one response to its request for proposals by the April 12 deadline, from Chickasaw Ambulance Service, the Chickasaw County Ambulance Council will meet in joint session with the County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.The Ambula

Scholl: E-cig use on rise at Nashua-Plainfield

Nashua Police Chief Ben Scholl was at the Nashua Public Library on Saturday afternoon to teach the public about the dangers of vaping.

Veteran honored for 70 years in American Legion

Nashua American Legion member Craig Campbell received an award at the last American Legion meeting for his 70 years of continuous membership with the Legion.Campbell is a World War II veteran who served in the Navy from June 1945 until August 1946

Plainfield man honored as EMS Provider of the Year

Plainfield residents were not shocked after hearing the news one of their own was honored as 2019 Bremer County EMS Provider of the Year.Plainfield First Responders President Gary Carpenter was recognized by the Waverly Exchange Club for 2019 Brem

Nashua City Council raises garbage rates, will look at golf carts

After public hearings, discussion and voting on the issue, the Nashua City Council on Monday approved the increase of garbage rates for the residents.City officials said the increase was necessary because Jendro Sanitation raised the rates for the

Holding down ‘The Idiot’

New Hampton High School students Austin Geerts and Lance Reicks hold back Cody Deere, who played the title role of Earl in “The Idiot’s Guide to High School,” during a matinee performance for the spring play that was performed this past weekend at

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