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New Hampton Public Library Director Carrie Becker laughed when asked about the favorite phone call she’s taken since her facility “re-opened,” Coronavirus style.

Chickasaw County residents 'recovered' from Coronavirus

Chickasaw County Public Health and Home Care officials announced Thursday that both of the people who tested positive for Coronavirus COVID-19 have recovered and are no longer being monitored by the department.

Patients can visit providers without leaving their homes

Dr. Paul McQuillen and his fellow providers at MercyOne New Hampton Family Clinic want to make one thing perfectly clear: The clinic is open, and it’s ready and willing to provide care to their patients.

Here's hoping it's OK to laugh at this virus

It’s Day 30 of the quarantine, but it feels like it’s Day 3,333,333.

Heartland Days latest celebration to be called off

New Hampton’s biggest celebration of the year won’t take place in 2020 as New Horizons-Chamber announced Wednesday that Heartland Days activities have been canceled.

Chickasaw seniors hoping summer sports remain in tact

With Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds pushing the suspension of spring sports back until at least the end of April, an additional extension of this postponement would likely mean summer sports being impacted as well. 

Heading back to school ... kind of

School buildings will remain closed at least through April 30, but in a way, classes are back in session this week at school districts around the state.

Rude preparing for season in spite of COVID-19

Flash back to a month ago, and the members of the New Hampton softball team were gearing up for the season by attending voluntary practice sessions, and Lisa Rude was excited to begin her first year as the head coach for the Chickasaws.

Council OKs emergency proclamation

New Hampton’s city clerk is asking for the public’s patience after Mayor Bobby Schwickerath and the City Council approved an emergency proclamation during last week’s meeting.

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