For the last few years, I’ve been keeping a file of clippings about the erosion of transparency and candor in government.I’m sorry to report that it’s getting rather full.This is not a good thing.Public officials should feel strongly obliged to do
From his perch on his saddle early Friday morning, Clint McRoberts could look to the north and see Minnesota.But on this day — as on all Good Fridays for the past 50 years — the ride pointed south.Leo Deutsch sat in his van and smiled.“I don’t kno
The Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors have heard from its insurance company and decided during a Friday morning meeting to begin advertising for a medical examiner investigator position.This has been discussed since the retirement of previous
The Trojan trapshooters turned in not one, but two perfect 25s at the Turkey Valley trap range on Tuesday, and each of the shooters finished with a 49, the top girls' score in the meet against Echo Valley. Emily Luzum and Kaylie Klimesh, e
The FFA convention turned the New Hampton trapshooting roster into a piece of swiss cheese as the abbreviated Chickasaw team competed at Nashua Thursday. But even though 17 students were missing, the remaining crew filled in the holes nicely, s
On a day that season lows seemed unlikely, Turkey Valley's golfers still managed a few amidst the mist and cold wind, but both the Trojan teams lost to Clayton Ridge at Jackson Heights Monday. Since there was a track meet at Oelwein the same
After a discussion with county veterans the Veterans Affairs Commission has decided to reopen applications for the Veterans Affairs Director position.Veterans Affairs Commissioner Jim Geerts said the veterans have spoken and want a five-member com
IGHCP insurance representatives Denise Ballard and Cindy Allen met with the Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors to provide their recommendation for the county’s insurance plan for the 2017-18 year.County officials still wanted an answer to the c
There are times a loss can be just as impressive as a win, as it all depends on the competition. Although the Chickasaw boys lost Monday to Clear Lake, this was one of those impressive losses.
On the plus side, New Hampton claimed victories in three events had several runners come near or break personal records at the Decorah Invitational Monday night. On the other side of the ledger, though, there were times the Chickasaws’ inexperien
