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City Council passes on broadband deal

The New Hampton City Council has said “thanks, but no thanks” to a broadband company that wanted to install antennas on the city’s water towers in exchange for free wireless internet service for all city departments.

MercyOne faces OB quandary

It wasn’t that hard to sense a little ire in the air as MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center CEO and President Aaron Flugum took “the stage” last Monday to lead a discussion about the hospital decision to pause labor and delivery services next summ

A pair of NEIC cities come together for injured trooper

Joel Rochford went out for lunch Thursday and came back with a $11,000 idea, and the family of an Iowa State Patrol trooper will be forever grateful.

Hallmark in New Hampton

Maybe Lisa Pool said it best when she was asked about the activities that took place at the Little Light of Mine this past Friday night.

It was brrrr, but so much fun

It was a frigid evening last Saturday for the first annual Jingle Jog n’ Roll 5K. 

Salvation Army unit hopes for fast finish

The Chickasaw County unit of the Salvation Army is more than halfway to its Red Kettle Campaign goal, but time, which was always short this season, is running out.

Breakfast for Santa must for volunteers and children

Suellen Kolbet retired as New Hampton’s city clerk in May 2018, but when it comes to retiring from Breakfast with Santa … well, that’s going to be a while.

Farmland value inches up in state, but Northeast Iowa remains exception

The good news is that the value of Iowa farmland inched up a bit — breaking a six-year trend — in 2019, but the bad news is that the 2.3 percent statewide increase didn’t hit Northeast Iowa.

White Christmas looking doubtful

It might not take much to constitute a “White Christmas,” but it’s still looking highly doubtful that we’re going to see snow on the ground when Dec. 25 rolls around.

Many children talk to Santa at Carnegie Saturday

“He’s making a list and checking it twice..”
Last Saturday the Big Man himself came to town to check for himself who’s been “naughty” or “nice” in New Hampton. 

The ‘simplicity’ makes Breakfast with Santa special

New Hampton Parks and Recreation Director Rick Kramer knows it sounds corny, but he believes the reason Breakfast with Santa always draws a big crowd every single year is that it’s … well, just simple.

Biden stop makes waves across nation

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Cities get ambulance ‘bill’

The Chickasaw County ambulance saga took yet another turn recently when the Board of Supervisors made a settlement offer to cities.

The new chief in town

Toby Schwickerath knows transitions are never easy, and while he’s proud of the New Hampton Fire Department’s history and tradition, he’s also looking to the future.

Democratic candidate makes pitch to farmers

Minnesota’s senior senator’s message during a presidential campaign stop in New Hampton Wednesday was short and to the point: President Trump is no friend to farmers.

MercyOne will gain access to specialists

MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center will soon unveil a new program that the hospital’s CEO says will enhance emergency services for its patients.

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