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City Council will give bench a try in downtown New Hampton

 
Roger Kolbet believes “memorial benches” would be a great project for New Hampton, and the City Council is ready to give at least one of the benches a try.

Plainfield Library director hits the ground running

 
Jane Juchems saw that the Plainfield Public Library was in need of a new director and thought, “Why not?”
And she couldn’t be happier in her new career.

Area shines at the Iowa State Fair!

 
Trinity Brincks was, in a word, effusive when asked about her 2017 Iowa State Fair.

Rigler Investment makes significant purchase

 
State Bank’s Rigler Investment Company announced Thursday morning that it will purchase Peoples Trust and Savings Bank, which will almost double the size of the New Hampton-based banking firm.

Long, long ago ...

 
No cell phones, electricity or computers was just part of the fun for Old Bradford Rendezvous weekend. 

City Council tackles Nashua’s budget issues

 
Nashua residents expressed concerned and worry Monday night at a City Council meeting about losing four good men from the Nashua Police Department due to discussion of reducing or even eliminating the department.

Nashua-Plainfield to use two voting centers for school election

 
Nashua-Plainfield Superintendent Randy Strabala knows it seems strange that some voters will literally drive past the Gateway to Northeast Iowa Welcome Center on their way to vote in Plainfield.

Arts are focus on this safari

 
Upstairs, a group of older children were working on the performing arts Wednesday afternoon.
In the Carnegie Cultural Cultural basement, meanwhile, younger kids were putting together some pretty cool visual arts pieces.

Longtime Nashua postal carriers earn Million Mile Award

 
Two Nashua postal carriers receive quite an honor from the United States Postal Service last week for their service. 

The big deal? It’s this girl!

 
Madison Kolbet stood near the sweet corn field and wondered aloud.
“I really don’t know what the big deal is,” the New Hampton High School sophomore said. “I mean when people need help, you help them, right?”

Great day to be a Chickasaw

 
New Hampton School Board President Joe Rosonke admitted he was stealing a line often uttered by teacher and coach Cory McDonald.

‘Intakes’ will kick off the school year for N-P K-6 students

 
Nashua-Plainfield Elementary and Intermediate School students will get one extra day of summer vacation this year.

Motorcycle rally taking shape

 
Tony Trower will be the first to admit that he’s learning as he and Boy Scout Troop 48 continue preparations for the first-ever New Hampton Motorcycle Rally.

Eclipse offers a unique view

 
Matt Crayne will be the first to admit he’s not an expert in astronomy, but the Chickasaw County Conservation Board is, in a word, pumped for next week’s Great American Eclipse.

New bowling alley owners ready to roll

 
Some important events have happened in bowling alleys for Josh Novak.
For example, his met his wife Laura while playing in a mixed league in Mason City. That was a life-changer. 

History that inspires

 
Kenneth Benning sat on the hay rack Saturday afternoon and talked about why events like the Northeast Iowa Antique Engine and Power Show are important.

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