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Chickasaws end season on high note

Maybe Dillon Roberson summed up both the 2018 season and Friday night the best.
“It definitely wasn’t the season we thought we’d have,” the New Hampton senior said, “but at least we got tonight.”

Trojans roll to win, wrap up district title

On the north end of the Turkey Valley football complex — by the scoreboard — there’s a sign with 15 different years written on it, representing the 15 years the Trojans have made it to the playoffs. 

James 'Jim' Allen Brees, 84

James “Jim” Allen Brees, age 84 of New Hampton, Iowa died Friday, October 19, 2018, at his home.

Butler-Bremer lands contract for courthouse telecom services

After a written quote and verbal presentation from Butler-Bremer Communications Chief Executive Richard McBurney, the Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors authorized the Plainfield-based telecommunications company on Monday to move forward with p

Supervisors mull over remaining health reserve funds

The Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors passed on Monday four resolutions to transfer departmental funds that had been paid into a pre-2013 county health care reserve fund back to four separate budget areas whence they came.The board also furthe

Enrollment takes a tumble

New Hampton’s school enrollment has dropped by more than 2 percent, the School Board learned during a meeting Monday night, but Superintendent Jay Jurrens said be believes the district has prepared itself well for the challenges that come with dec

City Council won’t change ordinance on ‘outbuildings’

Since a new zoning rule came about in 2016 requiring “like materials” in the siding of outbuildings greater than 120 square feet, only seven requests for hardship variances have been brought, which are routed through the City Board of Adjustment,

Lawler native relieves stress with marathons

To say Dr. Jacqueline Evans loves to run is an understatement.

Former N-P star’s heart leads to Wartburg success

Jason Fisher will be the first to admit that it wasn’t always easy to stand on the sidelines during his first two years as a member of the Wartburg football team.

Award-winning lockers offer up tips

Adam Polashek is operations manager with Polashek Locker.His parents bought the place in 1983 and celebrated 35 years in business this year.

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