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Brisk to say the least

Rick Kramer wasn’t going to lie when it came to the annual Halloween Parade that his Parks and Recreation Department and the New Horizons-Chamber sponsored on Saturday.

New Hampton ready to kick off the holidays

Jason Speltz laughed when asked what kind of weather makes for a good Holiday Open House, this weekend’s annual kickoff to the Christmas shopping season here in New Hampton.

Chickasaw girls fall in regional final

     New Hampton's brilliant volleyball season came to an end one victory short of the state tournament as third-ranked Waterloo Columbus topped the Chickasaws 3-1 for the Class 3A regional title Monday night.     Set scores were 26-24, 25-21

Rosella “Rosy” Geerts dies at 80

Rosella “Rosy” Geerts, 80, of Charles City, passed away Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Sometimes, plays just have to take priority

We had an article in our paper last week about New Hampton High School’s upcoming musical production of “Beauty and the Beast.” It sounds like it’s going to be a great show, and it got me thinking about theatre.It’s kind of one of my things.

It was one heck of a week to be a football father and a Chickasaw

I turned 52 last week, and although my boys would argue that I’m 16, at least maturity wise, there are days I feel like an old man.Saturday was one of those days.Throw in the fact I slept for a mere couple of hours the night before — a thrilling h

Chickasaws put together solid state cross country meet

The New Hampton student-athletes who participated in the state cross country meet didn’t take time off and rest the day after their trip to Fort Dodge.

Joseph Panoch, dies at 84

Joseph Panoch, age 84, of rural Castalia, died on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, at the Good Samaritan Society in Postville.

Democratic governor candidate touts his experience

John Norris believes his experience stands out above the rest of the candidates running for Iowa governor in 2018.

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