Renee Hettler Rucker, 90, of Gladys passed away Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017 at Lynchburg General Hospital.  She was the wife of the late James Mason Rucker.

For about 40 years, people in the New Hampton area were able to chop down their own Christmas trees at Pine Acres Tree Farm, just east of town.
All that changed after 2010, thanks to snow, ice, and a hungry herd of deer.

New Hampton Elementary School will lose a wealth of experience next school year after the School Board accepted five early retirement requests during its regular meeting on Monday.

The young woman furrowed her brow and rubbed her eyes. Her fingers then straightened her long black hair.

Chickasaw County Human Resources Consultant Paul Greufe, president of the human resources firm PJ Greufe and Associates out of Davenport, presented the Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors with a proposal for consulting services on Wednesday.

The “butterflies” kept Jenna Murray from even thinking about the chance that she could make a little history on the dance floor.

Marilee Mishak admits there’s a little sadness for her and her husband, Gerry, as they get ready for Cowboy Poetry’s annual appearance in Northeast Iowa.