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It might be bit dysfunctional, but cast makes up a family

When it comes right down to it, maybe the best way to describe the cast of the fall play is it’s a family.“Maybe a dysfunctional one, but yes, we are a family,” Director Maggie Konecne said.

New Horizons director makes shop local pitch

Jason Speltz’s job as director of New Horizons-Chamber is simple — promote New Hampton and its businesses — so he’s passionate when it comes to “shopping local.”“We want people to understand why it’s important to stay home and shop,” he said.

No school Nov. 7 for state volleyball

New Hampton Community Schools and St. Joseph Community School will not have classes on Wednesday, Nov. 7, so that students and staff members can attend the Class 3A state volleyball tournament.

Supervisors receive update from attorney

The Board of Supervisors heard updates from County Attorney Jennifer Schwickerath on legal caseload, her office’s lease agreement, and a transition to new software during a presentation last week.From July 1 to Oct.

It's more than just a Halloween parade

The young child came up to Cheri Demaray and took a long look.“Teacher Cheri, is that really you?”The New Hampton kindergarten teacher couldn’t help but laugh as she said, “It is.

Bernetta 'Toddy' Zeien, 82

Bernetta "Toddy" Zeien age 82 of New Hampton, IA, formerly of Ionia, IA, died Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at the Patty Elwood Center in Cresco, IA.

Francis 'Shorty' Hentges, 97

Francis "Shorty" Hentges age 97 of New Hampton, IA, died Saturday, October 27, 2018, at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

‘Great American Read’ comes to the Carnegie

The current exhibit at the Carnegie Cultural Center continues a nationwide conversation, begun by Public Broadcasting, on the 100 most-loved books.The PBS contest, which is now over, sought to engage viewers by voting for their favorite book on th

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