The second-largest school in Class 4A, roughly 20 more students and Mason City would be a 5A volleyball team; New Hampton, on the other hand, is in the middle of the pack of 3A schools.    But the Chickasaws weren't in the least intimidat

Francis L. Gebel, age 81, of New Hampton,formerly of Lawler, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017 at his home with his family by his side.

Sharrol R. Trower, age 78 of New Hampton, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017 at Linn Haven Rehab and Healthcare in New Hampton.

 
It wasn’t all fuel all the time for the New Hampton School Board on Monday night, but it was close.

 
Roger Kolbet believes “memorial benches” would be a great project for New Hampton, and the City Council is ready to give at least one of the benches a try.

 
Jane Juchems saw that the Plainfield Public Library was in need of a new director and thought, “Why not?”
And she couldn’t be happier in her new career.

 
Trinity Brincks was, in a word, effusive when asked about her 2017 Iowa State Fair.

 
State Bank’s Rigler Investment Company announced Thursday morning that it will purchase Peoples Trust and Savings Bank, which will almost double the size of the New Hampton-based banking firm.

 
There’s just something about that first day of school that tugs at the heartstrings.
Maybe it’s the kindergartners who give their parents one final tight hug.