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Governor orders more businesses to close

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Thursday extended existing closures and also ordered the closure of additional retail stores as part of the state’s effort to stem the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak.

Supervisors approve 2020-21 budget, tax levy

The Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the county’s 2020-21  budget and tax levy last week, but not before a former supervisor and current candidate expressed his displeasure with the process.

One week down; at least three weeks to go

New Hampton High School Principal Sarah Updegraff’s voice cracked with emotion as she talked about seeing her students last Wednesday.

Butler REC closes annual meeting to all but directors

Due to the most recent concerns regarding COVID-19, the Butler County Rural Electric Cooperative (REC) board of directors exercised their right to amend the Butler County REC by-laws to accept mail-in ballots for determining a quorum for director

Drones continue the technological changes in agriculture

For Bob Sobolik, the days of climbing on top of a pickup to look at cornfields is in the past. With satellite imagery and drones, technology is making the chore of scouting crop fields easier, not to mention more efficient.

Dems to have contested primaries; current auditor seeking supervisor seat

Let’s just put it this way: The June 2 primary, at least when it comes to a couple of county races, will be pretty interesting.
So, too, will the general elect this fall.

School tax levy to drop, even with board raising money to pay bonds off early

The chance to save an additional $68,000 in interest payments led the New Hampton School Board to levy an additional 25 cents for its 2020-21 levy, but the levy will still drop somewhat dramatically next year.

A whole new world

By day, it almost seemed normal. Folks were out and about, going to work, getting groceries and doing those day-to-day things like filling up with gas and grabbing a cup of coffee or a bottle of pop. 

Governor orders more businesses to close

Here’s hoping you got that haircut if you needed it, because if you didn’t, you’re going to wait at least nine days before you can go to a salon or barber shop.

Emergency Management, Public Health, MercyOne: EOC is closely monitoring situation

Officials from MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center, Chickasaw County Public Health and Homecare services and Chickasaw County Emergency Management are reminding residents that the county’s Emergency Operation Center (EOC) is open and has an emerge

City Council will allow MercyOne to block off street for Coronavirus testing

MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center received permission Friday from the New Hampton City Council to close one block of North Maple Avenue so that the hospital can test for Coronavirus COVID-19 without patients having to get out of their vehicles.<

Bennett Pharmacy customers will need to use curbside pickup or delivery for prescriptions

Bennett Pharmacy in New Hampton will maintain pharmacy access, but beginning on Saturday, those receiving prescriptions will have to do so by either the pharmacy’s “curbside pickup” or Bennett’s free delivery services.

Public Health administrator says it’s time for her to start a new chapter

The administrator of Chickasaw County Public Health and Homecare Services will retire from her position early next month.
And Kathy Babcock said making the decision was excruciatingly difficult.

Supervisors hold budget, levy hearing

The Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors will hold its annual public hearing on its budget and tax levy this morning (Tuesday), but its chairman has yet to make up his mind if he will vote for it.

Bennett Pharmacy offering 'drive-up' pickup of prescriptions

The idea is pretty simple in this Coronavirus COVID-19 Era: Folks who are ill shouldn’t be congregating in the same area.
So Bennett Pharmacy has come up with its version of a “drive-up window.”

Prichard will have opponent in fall general election

Two Republican candidates will vie for the chance to knock off four-term State Rep. Todd Prichard, D-Charles City, this fall, while Democrats didn’t have a candidate file for the State Senate district that includes Chickasaw County.

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