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Heading back to school ... kind of

School buildings will remain closed at least through April 30, but in a way, classes are back in session this week at school districts around the state.

Council OKs emergency proclamation

New Hampton’s city clerk is asking for the public’s patience after Mayor Bobby Schwickerath and the City Council approved an emergency proclamation during last week’s meeting.

Taking the precautions

One just needs to drive by MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center to realize that these are far from normal times.

St. Joe’s gets creative to stay in touch with students

On Monday, March 23, St. Joesph Community School’s staff could be seen parading around New Hampton in their cars, honking their horns to alert their students they were about to drive by so they could wave at them.

Graduation parties may have to be put on hold

This year’s seniors are having an interesting end to their high school careers.

NICC serves as catalyst for advanced manufacturing industry growth

Manufacturing fuels our Northeast Iowa economy. 

We may have a snowy Easter

Winter may not be done with us quite yet as the National Weather Service office in La Crosse, Wis., is warning that a strong, early spring storm system will track across the Midwest on Easter Sunday and Monday.

New restaurant owners laud area’s support

Lavonne Ohm can tell you the exact time she learned that Iowa’s governor was closing the state’s restaurants.
“Eleven a.m., March 17,” she said, “and for a minute, I think my heart stopped.”

Up to one more challenge

Mark Dungey sat in his office at the furniture store he and his brother own and talked about how business was going in a world where Coronavirus COVID-19 dominates the headlines.

Public Health: Please don't travel for Easter

The Chickasaw County Public Health and Home Care Department is advising against travel this Easter weekend.

New Hampton changes ‘Grab & Go’ distribution

New Hampton Community Schools has changed its meal distribution system, in large part to keep those volunteering to drop off its meals as safe as possible.

Bakery gets creative to stay ahead of virus

It’s a Wednesday morning at the Kakery in New Hampton, and the smells, oh my, they’re delicious.
The bakery’s owner, Kara Denner, talks as she removes a couple of cakes from the oven.

Creating a church and then serving purposefully

In some ways, the name of this section sums up Prairie Lakes Church in New Hampton.

Second COVID-19 case reported in county

Chickasaw County has its second case of Coronavirus COVID-19 as the Chickasaw County Public Health Department announced a second positive test late Wednesday afternoon.

It’s a week of stars for middle school students

It’s not every day teachers are able to bring a celebrity into their classroom, let alone a NASCAR Cup Series Champion, but that’s exactly what staff members at New Hampton Middle School achieved, as they, along with around 55 middle school studen

Regional Health Services of Howard County making a move into Elma

Regional Health Services of Howard County recently announced that it will be expanding its medical services to Elma by opening a new medical clinic in 2020, fulfilling the city of Elma’s goal of bringing a medical clinic to the community. 

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