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Chickasaw shooters put together a solid week

From time to time — when New Hampton’s trapshooters really get clicking — they will have five squads finish with a score of 200 or better.When Osage came to New Hampton Thursday the Chickasaws upped that number to six.It’s never happened before, a

Norbert B. Kramer, 92

Norbert B. Kramer age 92 of New Hampton, Iowa formerly of Alta Vista passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018, after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer, peacefully at his home in New Hampton surrounded by his family.

Marvin R. Westendorf, 89

Marvin R. Westendorf age 89 of Fredericksburg, Iowa died Friday, May 4, 2018, at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Local artist shines at Plum Creek Festival

Drawing someone else’s memory would be the hardest thing this local artist has ever done, but it was completely worth it when he saw his client’s reaction to the finished product.Local artist Nic Sinnwell was recently a vendor at the Plum Creek Ar

Fredericksburg still searching for a pharmacy

A remote pharmacy hoped for by the Fredericksburg Community Development Corp.

History students make history

It doesn’t matter the year, the National History Day state contest is an emotional day for Suzy Turner and her students.And 2018 was certainly no exception.“There were tears of joy, there were tears of disappointment, a lot of exhaustion,” Turner

Interest rate jumps in final bond sale

The New Hampton School Board knew it was coming, so the jump in interest rates didn’t come as much of a surprise.The board sold its final $9.415 million in bonds on Monday night, and the winning bid provided by Northland Securities of Minneapolis

FFA enjoys banner state convention

Two seniors who have been an integral part of New Hampton’s FFA chapter for the past four years made their last state convention a memorable one.Then again, so did the entire chapter.“It was a great convention, and there’s really no other way to p

Area lining up to vote for Maddie as American Idol

Weekend plans in Clarksville?Some yard work, maybe some fishing or backyard grilling.Church Sunday morning.Then Sunday evening?Vote for Maddie.“I’ll get home from T-ball practice with the kids, and watch Maddie Poppe on TV,” said Josh Vance, manag

S&T celebrates 30 years with big party

Local businesses are always having a hard time keeping their doors open in a small town, but this past weekend, one Nashua business celebrated being the “exception.”The Sudol family had a chance to show its customers its appreciation and thank the

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