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Chickasaw County Farm Bureau holds annual meeting

The 101st annual meeting of the Chickasaw County Farm Bureau was held on Monday, July 29, at the Chickasaw Event Center, where attendees not only enjoyed a great meal but also learned some interesting facts about Homeland Energy Solutions.

After slow start, warm July leads to a pool rebound

In sports, it’s called the sophomore slump, and New Hampton Parks and Recreation officials were a little worried that was what the city’s pool was going through in the first month of the “swimming season.”

Library may go back to June for reading program

Carrie Becker doesn’t have any regrets about moving New Hampton Public Library’s summer reading program to July this year.

New Hampton City Council reinstates police sergeant

The New Hampton City Council on a unanimous vote reinstated a New Hampton sergeant who has been on paid administrative lead since Sept. 24, 2018.
 

Putting the fun into Ionia!

Seen at the Ionia Fun Days Parade Saturday morning: A shirt that read “some call it the middle of nowhere … we call it I Own Ya.”

Carnegie thrilled with musicians’ return

As the seven o’clock hour approached on a recent Saturday evening, musicians make their last minute preparations at Trinity Lutheran church while eager patrons filed into their seats ready for a night of music. 

Carnegie celebrates game that made the ‘Iowa Girl’ famous

When the 25th anniversary of the final Iowa high school girls’ six-on-six  basketball game approached in 2018, assistant professor at the University of Iowa Karen Mason wanted to do something special to commemorate this piece of the state’s histor

City Council extends lower speed limit near school

The New Hampton City Council last week approved a request by the TRIBE Trail Committee to extend the 25 mile-per-hour speed limit on West Main Street near what will be the high school and middle school complex.

TRIBE Trail’s Phase II is now underway

Phase II of the TRIBE Trail began to take shape last week, thanks in large part to a pretty cool machine.

Board of Health makes progress on Environmental Health vacancy

The Chickasaw County Board of Health moved a step forward Friday evening in its search for a new environmental health director as it agreed to interview four candidates for the job and also set “parameters” for the position.

Board of Health makes progress on Environmental Health vacancy

The Chickasaw County Board of Health moved a step forward Friday evening in its search for a new environmental health director as it agreed to interview four candidates for the job and also set “parameters” for the position.

Board of Health makes progress on Environmental Health vacancy

The Chickasaw County Board of Health moved a step forward Friday evening in its search for a new environmental health director as it agreed to interview four candidates for the job and also set “parameters” for the position.

Shop the Square is hit once again

Main Street was buzzing last Wednesday with shoppers and vendors alike enjoying a great day in the sun. Between mini-donuts, barbeque, and good deals, a good time was had by all on the four “squares” of downtown. 

Free ‘winter water’ may go away

New Hampton City Council members didn’t make any decisions during their meeting last Monday night, but they are seriously considering ending a longstanding practice that allows city residents to use extra water during winter months.

Retired admiral makes his presidential pitch

Joe Sestak’s pitch is simple when it comes to running for the Democratic presidential nomination: He knows how to win in Republican country.

Scouts gearing up for another rally

In some ways, putting on a motorcycle rally is getting easier for Tony Trower; after all, the New Hampton scoutmaster is on Year 3 when it comes to the New Hampton Motorcycle Rally.
In other ways, though …

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