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Soldier honored for service

Two Chinook helicopters touch down deep in a valley in Nuristan Province, Afghanistan, and 40 soldiers in full combat gear run out. Bullets start flying in from all directions. Everyone is pinned down. 

Public addresses county officials regarding audit

All seats were taken in a packed boardroom at the Chickasaw County courthouse Monday, and all supervisors were present, as members of the public addressed the Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors in regard to the recent Iowa State audit report, w

County begins contract negotiations with union

Chickasaw County officials opened contract negotiations with employees on Thursday with three quick meetings in rapid succession.

Food Pantry always ready, but always looking for donations

With the arrival of Thanksgiving week and Christmas just around the corner, thoughts of charity run through the minds of many.

Black Friday Weekend gives boost to area business

You probably won’t see mobs of crazed people breaking down doors and beating each other up over the last $10 DVD Player here, but Black Friday is a big deal in New Hampton, too.

Carnegie gets boost with heritage award

New Hampton’s Carnegie Cultural Center (CCC) received a boost in prestige on Nov.

School district opens bids

If you loved hearing someone read off numbers, Tuesday afternoon’s bid opening for New Hampton’s $19.415 million construction project was the day for you.

Mercy holds beam-signing ceremony

Residents of New Hampton took advantage of the opportunity to make their marks on history on Tuesday.

A trail is born!

As the end nears on Phase I of the TRIBE Trail, work is already beginning on Phase II of the trail that will eventually connect existing ones in Mikkelson Park and New Hampton’s west-side Industrial Park.

Quilts of Valor awards 30 vets

The Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors touched on one small part of the recent state audit report Monday, as part of a busy weekly meeting.

Supervisors look into pop machine funds at busy meeting

The Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors touched on one small part of the recent state audit report Monday, as part of a busy weekly meeting.

Hospital construction to kick off next week

Although construction on Mercy Medical Center-New Hampton’s $6 million renovation project began last month, in a sense, it will kick off on Tuesday.

City election results certified

Chickasaw County Auditor Joan Knoll and the Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors certified the the results of the Nov. 7 city elections on Tuesday.

Medical center changes name

There will be no changes in health care, just to the name — along with a new sign. 
The Nashua Area Medical Center has changed its name to Floyd County Medical Center – Nashua, as of Nov. 1.

Elected Nashua councilmen look to tackle challenges

The two men who won election to the Nashua City Council say they are ready to both tackle the city’s budget issues and listen to the residents who elected them.

New Nashua mayor is ready to go to work

Newly elected Butch Betsinger was surprised when he heard the news that he won the election and will be the new mayor of Nashua, but he said he’s looking forward to providing leadership to the city.

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