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Organizers accomplish mission with big crowd

Overheard at Classic Night last week: “Grandpa, this car’s older even than you.”It might have been the line of the night, but the reality is that the latest Classic Night did exactly what organizers — the owners of the Blue Iris, Josie’s and Butch

Landfill undergoes ‘remodeling’ as it prepares another ‘cell’

Just like the mail, the garbage never stops.It’s a reality that the Floyd–Mitchell–Chickasaw Landfill near Elma faces on a daily basis.The landfill is ready to open some more ground in what is a race against time and accumulation of refuse that ra

Strike up the band!

Justin Adam is like every single other high school band director in the state in at least one regard.No offense to the football players or coaches, but boy oh boy, he’d love to have the Chickasaws open the season on the road.“We’d all like more ti

City lands new chief

Almost as soon as he learned that Mike Anderson would be retiring after 32 years as New Hampton’s police chief, Zach Nosbisch was interested in applying for the job.And now he has it after Mayor Deb Larsen appointed the Chickasaw County Sheriff’s

Antique Engine and Power Show returns this weekend

If it’s the second weekend of August — and it is — that can mean only one thing: The folks at Pioneer Power Acres are celebrating Northeast Iowa’s rich farming heritage.The annual Northeast Iowa Antique Engine and Power Show kicks off its two-day

At long last, church has a home

One final Sunday of “setting up” and “tearing down” remains for the folks at Prairie Lakes Church, and Pastor Cory Orr couldn’t be happier.“It’s been a long time coming,” Orr said.

Golf cart ordinance will remain the same in New Hampton

New Hampton’s City Council Monday night quashed any thoughts of changing the city’s ordinance that regulates golf cars and UTVs in the city.Mayor Deb Larsen placed the item back on the agenda, and said she had discussed the issue of opening up Wes

Nashua-Plainfield gearing up for start of school year

Dear Nashua-Plain eld students ... we hate to break this to you, but ... well, um ... your summer’s almost over.And your school superintendent can’t wait for it to be so.And on Thursday, Aug.

Council OKs agreement with Sheriff’s Office

The Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Of ce will provide support to the Nashua Police Department for the next three months after the City Council on Monday night approved a temporary agreement at its meeting Monday night.Under the agreement, the city wil

‘Private placement letter’ for radio communications project approved

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following story updates one that first appeared in the Friday, Aug.

Jail security, real estate also handled Monday

The Board of Supervisors acted on jail security and real estate matters on Monday. It approved:• A motion to spend $3,061.58 to accept quotes from Dave’s Locksmith and Angell Electric of New Hampton and Christie Door Co.

Beneficiary of settlement to receive modest weekly check

Former Sheriff Todd Miller injured his shoulder after falling on ice about Feb.

4-H hall honors its own

As a 4-H youth specialist for Iowa State University for more than 17 years, Kendra Crooks covers six counties while working to help make the 4-H program all it can be.

Siglin named grand marshal

Bill Siglin (at left) is honored in the Ionia Fun Days Parade on Saturday as grand marshal.

Fun for all ages

Saturday was good fun, but whether it was “clean” was debatable.That evening a crowd of about a hundred watched the “Newlywed Game,” the newest event at Ionia Fun Days.

Little Brown Church holds 66th annual reunion

Renewing your relationship on a daily basis is an important part of a long healthy marriage.

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