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Lois Jean Pitz dies at 62

Lois Jean Pitz age 62 of New Hampton died Friday, Sept.

Downright defensive

The shutout New Hampton posted Friday night was just the proverbial icing on the cake.What really mattered was the win and the margin of victory in that 25-0 whitewashing of Forest City in the Class 2A, District 2 opener.“I’m not saying we didn’t

Cat in the Hat makes an appearance

Students enjoyed their early out from school on Wednesday with a Dr. Suess day at the Upham Memorial Library in Fredericksburg. Kids were first invited to attend the viewing of The Lorax in the library and then listened to Dr.

New director oversees changes at the library

Carrie Becker couldn’t help but smile as she talked about her first three months on the job as the New Hampton Public Library director.“They’re probably wondering what I’m doing,” she said with a smile.

Davis Rally is key for the Boy Scouts

Just from a numbers’ standpoint, the Davis Rally is a godsend to New Hampton’s Boy Scouts troop.“To take 17 boys to camp next summer is going to cost close to six grand, and without this, that would be tough to do,” Troop 48 Scoutmaster Tony Trowe

Parts of county receive over three inches of rain

Rain moved through the Northeast Iowa Friday morning, giving the area yet another soaking it didn't need. The northern part of Chickasaw County received three inches of rain, sending water over roads.

Lillian L. Hausman dies at 96

Lillian L. Hausman, 96, of Onawa, died Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Elmwood Care Centre in Onawa, Iowa.A funeral mass was10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016 at St.

Farmers praying for some dry weather as harvest nears

An ISU Extension agronomist remains optimistic about this year’s corn crop, but he also knows area farmers want the tap turned off.“We’ve had plenty of rain,” said Terry Basol, who is based in Nashua, ”and we could use some drying out.

Council will wait to deal with grievance

The New Hampton City Council discussed a grievance procedure that was brought to the council by New Hampton City Police Officer Doug Eagan.A contract offered to the police officers of New Hampton that states when an opening in the schedule forms,

NH girls battle the Cadets and the flu

New Hampton volleyball senior Emma Nicolaisen isn’t looking past any opponent in the Northeast Iowa Conference race, and that included a Crestwood team New Hampton beat 3-1 Tuesday night.    “We knew they had a few strong girls,” said the Chickasa

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