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Ready to make some noise

Nashua-Plainfield senior Mason Hyde laughed at the question: If God came down and said, one or the other — hitting or pitching — what would he do?
“Well, first I hope God doesn’t make me make that choice,” he answered.

Supervisors approve fireworks ordinance

A public hearing on the proposed Chickasaw County fireworks ordinance, which sticks to an Iowa law adopted in 2017, went off without incident last week.The second and third readings were waived, and the ordinance passed into law.The ordinance does

Sharing pays off for schools

New Hampton’s School Board last week approved continuing to share six positions with Turkey Valley Community Schools, which was no surprise.Yet, that decision to share a superintendent, transportation director, maintenance director, business manag

Farmers would like the tap to be turned off

The heat has been good, and the rain has been plentiful.

Having a dam good time

The “gorgeous” weather for Water Over the Dam Days delighted Tori Ulrichs, who co-organizes the Nashua festival with her husband, Jeff.“Nature answered my prayers,” Ulrichs said, Saturday in Cedar View Park.

Best of the best

The Iowa High School Golf Coaches Association released their All-State list last week, and four Chickasaw golfers made the cut.
Both Allison and Morgan Nuss were listed on the 2A first team, while Emma Ewert earned second team honors.

Mercy making progress on its $6 million project

Mercy Medical Center-New Hampton Director of Public Relations Jenny Monteith couldn’t help but laugh when asked about the changes being made to the hospital’s patient rooms.“Going from two-bed to one-bed rooms is a lot more than just taking out on

City facing issues with water tower

A leak to the main pipe side of the New Hampton water tower was called in earlier this month, and City Council members discussed how to proceed with the issue at last week’s meeting.The City Water Tower Committee was contacted prior to work starti

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