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Jane Crooks dies at 89

Jane Crooks age 89 of Nashua, died Thursday, Mar. 9, 2017, at the Mayberry Gardens Assisted Living in Denton, Texas.Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, Mar. 17, 2017, at the United Methodist Church in Nashua with Rev.

Ralph “Bill” Slessor dies at 98

Ralph “Bill” Slessor, 98, of Nashua, died Monday, Mar.13, 2017, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.Funeral services for Ralph will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, Mar.

Rev. J. David Pepper dies at 86

Rev. J. David Pepper age 86 of Lawler, died Sunday, Mar.12, 2017, at Linn Haven Rehab and Healthcare in New Hampton. A Memorial Mass will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Mar. 16, 2017, at Our Lady of Mt.

Former Chickasaw presented Character Counts! award during girls state tourney

    A member of the New Hampton state champion cross country teams of 1981 and ‘82, Sandy [Havlik] Sabelka has been coaching the same sport at Denver for 14 seasons, where the former Chickasaw has met with much success both off and on the course. 

Turkey Valley Educational Foundation members gearing up for another big gala

Ask Turkey Valley Education Foundation President David Anderson the common denominator among his group’s members and his answer comes quickly and succinctly.“Passion.”He paused for a moment before digging deeper into the subject.“This group, it ju

Rescue Squad looks back on hectic 2016

This past year was a busy one for the Chickasaw County Rescue Squad who responded to 277 calls overall in 2016.The Chickasaw County Rescue Squad responds to a variety of calls.“During 2016 we responded to traffic accidents, farm accidents, structu

Hopp ends collegiate career as all-American

One goal — becoming an all-American — was already accomplished, but as Upper Iowa’s Logan Hopp took to the mat one final time Saturday, he wasn’t satisfied.  “I wanted to go out on a high note,” the former New Hampton High School star said.

NHHS speech students shine at state contest

If you go 8-for-10 in speech, your team has a dang fine day.And that’s exactly what the New Hampton High School speech team did on Saturday at the individual state contest that was held on the campus of Waldorf University in Forest City.“I thought

Fun breakfast

It’s rare, but it does happen.Every 30 or 40 years, a New Hampton Lions Club member changes jobs at the organization’s annual Pancake and French Toast Breakfast.Take Jack Gorman, for example.After years of working the French toast, Gorman spent Su

Chickasaws are shy on selections

Chad Sweitzer chose his words carefully, but it didn’t take long to realize that the New Hampton boys basketball coach wasn’t thrilled with this year’s all-Northeast Iowa Conference teams.  “It’s nice to have three guys honored,” he said, “but ...

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