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Easter morning presents this writer with the ultimate hope

The historian in me — I was after all a history major at what was then Mankato State University long ago — leaves me fascinated with this week in Christianity.And yet, sometimes I wonder if Holy Week doesn’t sometimes mirror today’s times, when op

Talent on display

Jeffrey Reicks admits he endured a stressful week leading up to the New Hampton High School Variety Show, but man oh man, the payoff — the roar of the crowd — was worth it.He wasn’t alone, but for the most part, his peers who took the “stage” Thur

4-H grows experiences with Iowa Legislators

Expanding knowledge of state government and policy makers in Des Moines were the focus of the March 8 visit to the Iowa State Capitol by twenty 4-H’ers and four adults.

Sons of American Legion hold fundraiser

The Sons of the American Legion Squadron #279 sponsored a Stars and Stripes Spectacular this past Saturday at the Starlite Ballroom.A swiss steak dinner was served with a live auction that followed.

Council moves ahead on 2017 street projects

The New Hampton City Council approved moving forward Monday night with the seal coat project for an estimated 6,317 square yards.Street Superintendent Jr.

Officer will conduct sweet ‘sting’ Tuesday

New Hampton Police Officer Chad McGee had so much fun handing out free ice cream last summer that he’s kind of going to do it again.But instead of ice cream, McGee’s latest “sting” involves passing out Easter candy on Tuesday.“I’m a part of this c

Supervisors mull over their medical examiner options

With no set medical examiner investigator in the county and two medical examiner calls in 24 hours this past weekend, officials are asking the Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors what their plan is.Supervisor Tim Zoll said he has been doing some

Chickasaw trapshooters open season with a bang

New Hampton’s girls opened their trapshooting season with strong performances as they swept the top honors in the Chickasaw season opener at Nashua Saturday.  Kennady Nie especially had a quick start, scoring the first perfect 50 of her career, no

Chickasaw boys find plenty of positives outside

After a couple of “false starts,” the New Hampton boys track team finally found its way outdoors on Tuesday.  And it was worth the wait for the Chickasaws, who got three victories and a number of strong performances on their way to a second-place

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