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Board of Health considers ‘doubling up’ on HR services

Chickasaw County’s Public Health Director wants more help with “human resources issues,” but the Chickasaw County Public Health Board appeared to be lukewarm to the idea during a meeting Monday morning.

Cedar Valley Chamber Music returns Saturday

Cedar Valley Chamber Music is returning to New Hampton this weekend, and let’s just put it this way: Carnegie Cultural Center Director Jill Eike is pumped.

Youth mental health ‘first aid’ class to be held

Sheila Kobliska says youth mental health issues are becoming more prevalent, and it’s why MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center and Senior Life Solutions is combining to put on a unique course next month.

Achievement Show that is all about kids ends fun run

As Lavonne Suhr made her way through the AgOlympics obstacle course, she looked at the photographer, smiled and delivered a warning.
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Contractor hired for environmental health

Faced with what at least one member called an “emergency,” the Chickasaw County Board of Health last Thursday voted to hire an outside contractor to be the county’s environmental health director.

Project’s end is in sight

New Hampton’s top school administrator’s biggest fear was that New Hampton’s new middle school building wouldn’t be completed on time.

New Hampton teacher’s art on display in Charles City

A college art class changed the direction of New Hampton artist and teacher Melissa Nelson.

Deb El leaves U.S. senator impressed

As U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, made her way around the Deb El Food Products plant in New Hampton last Wednesday, she was asked her thoughts about the facility that the New Jersey company recently purchased from Sparboe.

Lawler Lions hope to give Croell Park needed facelift

The Lawler Lions Club is at it again.

TRIBE Trail gets good news with its Phase II bids

The TRIBE Trail Committee received two nice surprises last month, and as a result, Phase II of the trail will be built later this summer.

Theisen’s will make move to Shopko building

It’s a done deal: Theisen’s Home Farm Auto is moving across the street this fall.

Ambulance vote put off to 2020

Chickasaw County residents won’t get the chance to vote on making ambulance service an “essential” one this year, after all.

New duties at the pool

Watch out pool-goers, there are new sheriffs in town! 

Residents: Explosion causes fire at Parkview Trailer Court

New Hampton firefighters responded to an explosion in a New Hampton mobile home park Saturday afternoon.

MercyOne to offer ACL prevention class

Maggie Peterson knows that there will always be injuries in the games our kids play, but she also believes that some injuries are preventable.

Tot Lot remains a favorite for young children

As Tot Lot 2019 heads into its final week, kids and helpers alike are enjoying their last few sessions together. 

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