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Looking into the future was the goal for the Iowa Women of Today meeting which was hosted by the New Hampton Women of Today. The second trimester state meeting was held at the New Hampton Community Center, where the New Hampton, Nashua and Spencer Chapter members were in attendance.
“We can use...
The new gym and commons area were packed last Thursday night as community members came out to see what exactly New Hampton High School has been up to these last two weeks.
The J-Term Showcase included booths and tables from every J-Term course where students presented projects cumulating their...
Vaping, drug use, and mental health issues have become even more significant problems in this community and county in recent years, especially in the area of young people.
Chickasaw Connections, a local group made up of individuals dedicated to promoting healthy choices and lifestyle for area...
The first major winter storm of the season was, to some at least, a “dud.”
Still, it gave us a potpourri of weather conditions — ranging from snow, freezing rain, sleet, frigid temperatures and plenty of wind.
But … it also wasn’t as bad as originally forecast, which meant the second-guessers were...
There’s a moment as Dee Boeding shares the saga when she must pause, and during that instant, it’s no longer January 2020 but instead it’s Oct. 8, 2019.
It was on that morning in a hospital conference room in Des Moines when Boeding met the life of the woman she saved, and her brother, Bob Denner,...
When the Carey family is teaching the sport of pickleball, they are patient, kind and considerate.
Going up against each other, they’re ruthless.
Hunter Carey hit a shot at the Chickasaw Wellness Complex Friday morning so hard that his dad, Scott, didn’t stand a chance.
“Sorry,” said Hunter.
“No...
The members of the New Hampton Park Board come from vastly different backgrounds, but when they gathered last Wednesday night — as they do once a month January to December — they shared a common bond: A love for the city’s parks and its recreation programs.
And New Hampton Parks and Recreation...
Parker Poor has been beating the odds his whole life, and he’s done so with a smile that, in a word, is infectious.
Now his friends want to give back to the Turkey Valley High School senior who has impacted so many lives with his grit, determination and, yes, that grin that lights up a room.
So on...
We are now less than three weeks away from that event that always has Iowa leading the national news.
Yep, the caucuses are almost here, and for some, that’s great news because when the last “vote” is counted, that means the rest of the country will leave us alone for a while.
Chickasaw County...
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.
Mayor Bobby Schwickerath and City Council members, including Bob Boos who took...
