Conner Rochford was, in a word, frustrated when 2019 ended.

It was short and sweet for New Hampton’s new mayor and the City Council last week when they held their first meeting of 2020.
Enjoy it while it lasts, and quick, “easy” meetings aren’t going to be around all that long.

Throughout the game against North Fayette Valley on Friday night, Turkey Valley boys basketball coach Chris Sullivan could be heard yelling at his star player - Ethan Leibold - to shoot the basketball.

Matt Paulus and his New Hampton/Turkey Valley team knew the hurdle was huge, and although they didn’t quite overcome it, the Chickasaws acquitted themselves quite well in a 39-27 loss to Waverly-Shell Rock last Thursday.

Elizabeth “Liz” Bucknell, age 48 of Jupiter, Florida, and formerly of New Hampton, passed away Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City with her loving family by her side.

Nadine Irene Whiteman, age 89 of New Hampton, died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, at New Hampton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Jill Flugum’s day begins at 7:45 a.m. when she readies her classroom and herself for her day as a kindergarten teacher at St. Joseph Community School.