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Nashua groups perform at state speech contest

State Large Group Speech contest was held on Saturday with many area schools competing for a chance to go to All-State Speech Contest in two weeks at Iowa State University.

Here come the brides ... and a few others

Braxton Johnson’s mommy and daddy are getting married this summer, and his mother brought him along to the Wedding Extravaganza that was held Saturday at the Chickasaw Event Center.
The little guy didn’t mind at all.

Little Light of Mine is already gearing up for Christmas

The 2018 Christmas season may be almost 11 months away, but the members of the Little Light of Mine Committee are already planning for a much bigger and better lighting display.

Area lawmakers ready to take on tax credits

They may be from different political parties, but both State Rep. Todd Prichard, D-Charles City, and State Sen. Waylon Brown, R-St. Ansgar, said Saturday it’s time for the state to take a long, hard look at tax credits in Iowa.

Nashua City Council unsure what to do about member gone AWOL

As an elected member of the Nashua City Council, there are many duties and responsibilities the member holds. The most important would be listening to the citizens about their concerns, questions and complaints in some cases.

New Hampton students excel at state speech

Even if New Hampton had received all Division II ratings this past Saturday in Decorah, its large-group speech coach knows his team would have achieved something that will last a lot longer than a high school speech season.

Supervisors canvass Nashua city special election

The Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors canvassed the Nashua city special election — which was held Tuesday, Jan. 23 — and officially endorsed the results during the board’s weekly Monday morning meeting.

St. Joe's students blow bubbles for a cause

Back in the day, chewing gum in school was most definitely a no-no.

Supervisors stick with original salary decision

After a lot of talk and some spirited debate — complete with a lesson from the county sheriff — the Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors voted 3-1 to keep the salaries of elected officials at the same levels they had already decided on in Decembe

Officers names released in fatal shooting incident

The Bremer County Attorney’s Office has released the names of law enforcement officers involved in a standoff and ultimately fatal shooting incident on Jan. 18.

Mercy implementing visitor restrictions due to flu bug

It doesn’t look like the flu bug is going away anytime soon.
Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton announced this week that due to the prevalence of influenza, the facility has implemented visitor restrictions. 

Suellen Kolbet named 2018 Heartland Days Grand Marshal

The Heartland Days Committee announced on Wednesday that Suellen Kolbet will be the 2018 Heartland Days Grand Marshall.
The committee planned to surprise Kolbet with the news, and it worked.

Prichard says water quality bill 'a step in right direction'

Last week, the Iowa Legislature sent a state water quality bill to Gov. Kim Reynolds for her signature.

Jazz Band values the experience

The New Hampton High School Jazz Band earned an “excellent” and two “good” ratings last Wednesday — and also gained some valuable experience — at the Iowa High School Music Association State Jazz Festival in Charles City.

Going Out In Style

Put simply, the Mishaks went out with a bang this past weekend.

Harris granted continuance, jury trial won't start until June

An Alta Vista mother accused of killing her four-month-old infant son last August has been granted a continuance in her murder trial, and her case won’t see the courtroom until June.

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