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Kanawha jugglers amuse, amaze library patrons

The stage presence of Mark and Christa F Hanson was impressive as the pair from the Kanawha area clowned around to entertain nearly 100 children who attended as the New Hampton Public Library’s Story Time concluded Wednesday at the Chickasaw Event

Sheriff’s office may get ‘super’ fiber

A written quote to provide fiber optic connectivity to the Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Office and dispatch hub at 116 N. Chestnut Ave.

Huskies batter North Iowa for much-needed win

Hannah Holthaus may have the family record for career home runs, but her younger sister one-upped her at least in one category on Monday night.

Ready to make some noise

Nashua-Plainfield senior Mason Hyde laughed at the question: If God came down and said, one or the other — hitting or pitching — what would he do?
“Well, first I hope God doesn’t make me make that choice,” he answered.

Supervisors approve fireworks ordinance

A public hearing on the proposed Chickasaw County fireworks ordinance, which sticks to an Iowa law adopted in 2017, went off without incident last week.The second and third readings were waived, and the ordinance passed into law.The ordinance does

Sharing pays off for schools

New Hampton’s School Board last week approved continuing to share six positions with Turkey Valley Community Schools, which was no surprise.Yet, that decision to share a superintendent, transportation director, maintenance director, business manag

Farmers would like the tap to be turned off

The heat has been good, and the rain has been plentiful.

Having a dam good time

The “gorgeous” weather for Water Over the Dam Days delighted Tori Ulrichs, who co-organizes the Nashua festival with her husband, Jeff.“Nature answered my prayers,” Ulrichs said, Saturday in Cedar View Park.

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