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The new chief in town

Toby Schwickerath knows transitions are never easy, and while he’s proud of the New Hampton Fire Department’s history and tradition, he’s also looking to the future.

Democratic candidate makes pitch to farmers

Minnesota’s senior senator’s message during a presidential campaign stop in New Hampton Wednesday was short and to the point: President Trump is no friend to farmers.

MercyOne will gain access to specialists

MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center will soon unveil a new program that the hospital’s CEO says will enhance emergency services for its patients.

Biden's New Hampton campaign goes viral after heated exchange with retired farmer

Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden made his presidential pitch to New Hampton residents Thursday, but at least for a few moments, this wasn’t your typical “Iowa nice” campaign stop.

Freedom Rock is worth time, money and effort

Freedom and great art have something in common. Neither one is free, but both are very worthy of acquiring.

Supervisors cut Comp Board raises

Chickasaw County’s elected officials will be getting raises next summer; it’s just not as large as the ones the Compensation Board recommended.

NHHS grad honored by TV station’s award

Ryan Huffman was battling a nasty cold that Monday, but after spending a weekend in Minneapolis watching his beloved Oakland Raiders, he knew calling in sick was out of the question.

Making beautiful music

When kids who normally compete against each other, play together, beautiful things can happen. 

All in all, a good start to holiday shopping season

As Doug Scheuth made his way around his hardware store on Saturday, he took a deep breath and smiled as he was asked how Black Friday went?

Epperlys to depart MercyOne New Hampton next year

Two doctors who have worked at both the MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center and the adjoining clinic will be departing New Hampton when their current contracts expire.

MercyOne decides to ‘pause’ labor, delivery services next summer

 
Mercy One New Hampton Medical Center will “pause” the hospital’s obstetric services, effective July 1, 2020, and Chickasaw County’s only hospital is not alone when it comes to dealing with OB issues.

Being a Chickasaw is a big change for Semionov

Becoming a foreign exchange student is no easy task, but it is a childhood dream Marius Semionov wouldn’t give up on. 
“It was a dream for me since I was 6 years old to come to the US because of Disney Movies, songs, etc.”

McDonald’s shows off its makeover

Maybe the best line overheard last week during the grand reopening of the New Hampton McDonald’s came from an elderly gentleman watching his grandchildren romp around the restaurant’s “Playland.”

Touring some Lawler homes

The four names on the first, and possibly annual, Mount Carmel Tour of Homes are quintessential Lawler names. 

Salvation Army kicks off kettle campaign this week

Don’t get Kris Markham wrong, she will be thankful on this Thanksgiving Day.

Turkey Valley bucks trend with enrollment increase

The news for one area school on the enrollment front was at least positive as Turkey Valley, unlike the vast majority of rural school districts in Iowa, saw an increase of students.

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