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The science of fire

For any kid interested in how buildings burn, Jason Rude’s Midmester Academy class, “Disaster Zone,” was the place to be on Tuesday, April 10.

Midmester hits high notes once again

You learn a lot about middle school students when you spend a few days in class with them.Trust me, I know because for the past couple of weeks I’ve stopped by New Hampton Middle School to visit with Patty O’Hallearn’s “Chickasaw Chat” Midmester c

We need more days like this!

With one of the new pool toys in the foreground, Henkel Construction employees work on and look over the future home of the Splash Pad at the New Hampton Municipal Pool on Wednesday.— For more on this story, see the April 13 New Hampton Tribune.

Budget final hurdle for legislature

The two lawmakers who represent Chickasaw County in the Iowa Legislature said Saturday that they are cautiously optimistic that lawmakers will finish their work this month despite the fact that they’re dealing with a challenging budget.And both St

Number of child abuse cases jumps

The number of child abuse cases confirmed and founded rose 93 percent in 2016 in Chickasaw County over a dip in most categories in 2015, with the notable exception of physical abuse, Department of Human Services data show.

Brrrr, that’s a cold run

Jamie Ohrt will be the first one to admit that she was shocked Saturday morning.Not only did a majority of those who pre-registered for the New Hampton Running Club 5K Run/Walk show up, but so, too, did 10 people who decided it was a good morning

Supervisors will consider options on HR contract

The Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors discussed a request for a renewal of contract for human resources consulting with its current consultant.

‘Ladies, It’s Your Day’ shows off New Hampton

On the one hand, Saturday’s weather was perfect for shopping.On the other hand, New Horizons-Chamber Director Jason Speltz was hoping for at least a better day.But when it was all said and done, “Ladies, It’s Your Day” proved one thing: It’s never

Voters will need to show identification to cast ballots in June primary

The final day to preregister and be eligible to vote for the June 5 primary election is Friday, May 25, by 5 p.m.Registration forms can be obtained from the Chickasaw County Auditor’s Office, second floor of the Courthouse or the state or county a

Enough already!

Clint Aegerter knows it’s not a scientific term, but he’ll go with the word “stuck” when it comes to our early spring weather.“We’re basically stuck in of those patterns,” said the National Weather Service meteorologist based out of La Crosse, Wis

Turkey Valley Gala raises crazy amount

On the morning of March 24, if you would have told Dave Anderson that the Turkey Valley Education Foundation Gala was going to raise $65,000 that night, he would have given you one heck of a look.“I would have thought you were nuts,” said Anderson

Public Health offers plenty to area residents

Without strong public health protection, living in Iowa could be very different.

High speed chase near Nashua leads to arrest of wanted Miami man

Following a high-speed chase Thursday, April 5, a Miami man is being held in Chickasaw County Jail on multiple charges including felony eluding, pending extradition to Dade County, Florida, where he is wanted for second-degree murder, Iowa State P

Sex assault prevention, response efforts detailed

“We know that in the state of Iowa in somebody’s lifetime, one in three women will be a survivor of sexual violence; one in six men; and one in two trans individuals,” Rachel Sharkey, (advocate with the Riverview Center), told the Chickasaw County

Thanks to trust fund, no change in county health premium

Chickasaw County employees will see no increase in health insurance premiums, for the third year straight.The County Board of Supervisors decided to buy down what would otherwise have been an increase in insurance, to zero percent, using the Iowa

Hospital makes big economic impact

Mercy Medical Center-New Hampton officials are touting a recent study that shows the New Hampton hospital pumps more than $10.5 million each year into the economy of Chickasaw County.The study, which was completed by the Iowa Hospital Association

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