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Charles City woman's body recovered from river at Chickasaw County park

The body of a Charles City woman was found Tuesday evening in the Cedar River after she was reported missing at Howard’s Woods Recreation Area, a Chickasaw County park located just north of Nashua.

Alice Rethamel, 74

Alice Rethamel, age 74 of New Hampton, Iowa died Monday, August 12, 2019, at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

McDonald nabs first victory in the minors

New Hampton High School graduate Cole McDonald notched his first win for the Tri-City ValleyCats on Monday, August 5.

Booster Club unveils new program cover

The Chickasaw Booster Club wanted to do something “different” and Angel Antonio wanted to bring some “energy” the athletic programs that fans receive at various New Hampton High School sporting events.

High school students are gearing up for new but ‘different’ year

There’s a lot of new changes coming to the west end of Main Street this school year and with classes starting in only 10 days, New Hampton High School Principal Sarah Updegraff has high expectations for her students.

It’s almost ready!

Jay Jurrens has gone from optimistic to “definite” when it comes to New Hampton Community Schools’ $19.415 million construction project.

Families, teachers gearing up for the start of school year

New Hampton schools will start in exactly 10 days, and as construction on the new school kicks into high gear, we caught up with some families and teachers to see how they are preparing for the first day. 

Council reinstates police sergeant

The New Hampton City Council on a unanimous vote reinstated last Monday night a New Hampton sergeant who has been on paid administrative leave since September 2018.

Umpire heads to the Hall

When Bill Boyd heard the news about his induction into the Iowa High School Athletic Association’s Hall of Fame, he wasn’t sure what to think.

Sticking with it pays off

From his sophomore to junior season, Hunter Pesek’s baseball career changed massively.

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