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History students make history

It doesn’t matter the year, the National History Day state contest is an emotional day for Suzy Turner and her students.And 2018 was certainly no exception.“There were tears of joy, there were tears of disappointment, a lot of exhaustion,” Turner

Interest rate jumps in final bond sale

The New Hampton School Board knew it was coming, so the jump in interest rates didn’t come as much of a surprise.The board sold its final $9.415 million in bonds on Monday night, and the winning bid provided by Northland Securities of Minneapolis

FFA enjoys banner state convention

Two seniors who have been an integral part of New Hampton’s FFA chapter for the past four years made their last state convention a memorable one.Then again, so did the entire chapter.“It was a great convention, and there’s really no other way to p

Area lining up to vote for Maddie as American Idol

Weekend plans in Clarksville?Some yard work, maybe some fishing or backyard grilling.Church Sunday morning.Then Sunday evening?Vote for Maddie.“I’ll get home from T-ball practice with the kids, and watch Maddie Poppe on TV,” said Josh Vance, manag

S&T celebrates 30 years with big party

Local businesses are always having a hard time keeping their doors open in a small town, but this past weekend, one Nashua business celebrated being the “exception.”The Sudol family had a chance to show its customers its appreciation and thank the

Nashua Police greet patrons, raise $338

Chicken, pizza and the Nashua Police Department all had one thing in common on Monday evening; they all were at Pizza Ranch in Waverly.A great meal was had by all who attended the Community Impact Fundraising Event to support the Nashua Police Dep

30 families served by youth fundraiser

Bake sale items, dinner and the beautiful weather made the St. Michael’s Spaghetti Supper a hit for the annual St.

County Sups OK extending Cedar Hill financing

A resolution that proposes to extend Nashua’s Cedar Hill Urban Renewal Area for five years to finance ongoing infrastructure needs was acknowledged and signed April 23 by the Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors.The agreement [says the city of Na

Antiques draw crowd to fairgrounds

There was treasure at every turn as area vendors converged on the Big 4 Fairgrounds last weekend to participate in the Big 4 Junk in the Trunk Antique Fair.The Nashua Garden Club and DP Crafts were local vendors among the 60 indoor and outdoor ven

Moving song steals the show at Coffeehouse

As the New Hampton Chamber Choir members sang “I Carry Your Heart,” the tears came, and for a moment, everyone in the room Sunday afternoon realized just how powerful music can be.It was, in a word, moving, and that word doesn’t even come close to

They clean up well

If one ever wondered if prom was a big deal in New Hampton, the answer could be found Saturday around 6:25 p.m.One only needed to drive through the high school parking lot to see that there are few bigger nights than this one on the social calenda

Drive-In Theater kicks off season with special event Saturday

The Iowa BIG North Drive-In Theater is returning this year with a big event on Saturday evening.Hey, not only can area residents take in the movie “Daddy’s Home 2” but also play a little volleyball, take part in a beanbag tournament and munch on s

Students get lesson in ‘pioneer power’

Thirty-two seventh-graders from Turkey Valley and 62 from Sumner-Fredericksburg descended on the Northeast Iowa Engine and Power clubhouse east of Fredericksburg last Wednesday for a presentation of historical farming methods at the fourth annual

Volunteering helps cut down on that food bill

Anyone who is willing to spare two hours a month to help others can qualify for a discounted food program with distribution in New Hampton, regardless of income.The Self Help And Resource Exchange food program or S.H.A.R.E.

Absentee ballots may be requested for June 5 primary

Absentee ballots for the June 5 Primary Election are available at the Auditor’s Office. Voters can come to the Auditor’s Office during regular office hours to vote in person starting May 7.

Decluttering clears mental space, Extension director says; offers tips

Research shows, when we see clutter, we feel tired, guilty and stressed.

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