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Here are more reasons to vote yes on Feb. 7

The upcoming school referendum urgently needs to pass. PLEASE get out on Feb. 7 and vote YES!Several of my fellow citizen taxpayers have written incisive, responsible letters in favor of the bond referendum before us on Feb. 7.

Let’s do our part and be informed on referendum

There was an OK crowd — around 100 or so people — in attendance last Tuesday when New Hampton Superintendent Jay Jurrens began the second of four informational meetings on the upcoming $19.415 million bond referendum voters will decide on Feb.

Get the correct referendum info

I have a unique perspective on the upcoming bond vote for the New Hampton schools to build a 5-8 addition to the existing high school.My wife is the high school principal, so by default, I am an active member of the school community.

Let’s show we’re not a ‘dying town’

The upcoming February school bond vote is our communities’ opportunity to position itself for the future.

Mayor: We need to be optimistic each day

Being now and having previously been an elected official, and having been married to one, I am very aware of being criticized in decision-making.Floating ideas or asking questions can result in unfavorable opinions and actions.As a representative

Nashua, county haggle over bill

The Nashua communications bill was a hot topic Thursday night when Nashua Mayor Angie Dietz, Nashua City Attorney David Skilton and other concerned citizens visited the Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors to get some answers.Dietz said the probl

Jimmey Lee "Jim" Lampe dies at 82

Jimmey Lee "Jim" Lampe age 82 of Plainfield died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, at his home. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton.

Sparkling seniors

Nick Hemann admitted his emotions got the best of him Thursday night.  Yes, there’s plenty of wrestling still to be done this season, but when New Hampton hosted Decorah and Osage in a triangular that night, it was, in some ways, a goodbye to eigh

County engineer says warm weather will help, but it will take time for roadways to return to normal

If Devan Elliott and Abby Dirksen didn’t have a healthy respect for ice, they certainly do now.And the two New Hampton women feel lucky they were able to walk away from an accident on Tuesday afternoon with nothing more than a few cuts and bruises

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