Vaccines have done such a good job controlling diseases in the United States and other developed countries that parents sometimes forget what life would be like without them, says Chickasaw County Public Health Director Kathy Babcock.Current and p

The Nashua Police Department is warning citizens about a possible sexual predator targeting area teens via Facebook Messenger.The NPD received two reports on Sunday and a third Sunday night.

Considering where farmers started this planting season, they have to be happy with where they are at as August nears.“Right now, the crops are looking very nice, almost perfect,” ISU Extension Agronomist Terry Basol said.

Marching Band camp is an annual tradition for Band Director Scott Stroud and his Nashua-Plainfield High School instrumental students.And Stroud admits it can be both scary and exciting at the same time.“I’m always a little nervous the first day,”

The 66th annual Marriage Reunion is set for this weekend at the Little Brown Church and all are welcomed to join in the fun to celebrate marriage.This two day event will begin on Saturday at 7 p.m.

Summer band camp provides more opportunities than during the school year for children to have fun with music, and that’s important, Middle School band director Jenny Adam says.During the school year, New Hampton band lessons occur once a week for

Manager Michelle Nystel has worked at the New Hampton Municipal Pool since age 12 and she has received the best feedback yet on the recent improvements, which include the addition of a drop slide and splash pad.Of those who attended a grand openin

The Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors discussed potentially demolishing a county building that stands east of the Community Services Building on East Prospect, namely the “former vet building” which used to be a veterinarian’s office before th

Water Over the Dam Days will make an August appearance of sorts this year.That’s because the Waterhawks Ski Team will perform its show that was originally supposed to take place during the celebration but had to be postponed because of inclement w

Suzy Turner stood next to the grave of Frank Dann at the Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery in France and prepared to deliver a short eulogy on the Nashua man who made the ultimate sacrifice for his country during World War I.And at that moment, she

Toe-tapping music and great food were the perfect combination Wednesday evening [July 18] when veterans were able to listen to local talent at the Nashua Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall.Laurie Kristiansen and two of her star music students, Lucas Pi

Pies, ice cream, growing an elf and building a snowman were just a few of the fun activities during the annual Bradford Christmas in July with Santa popping in to talk to kids of all ages.The Old Bradford Pioneer Village Museum was decorated for C

The Emergency Management and 911 Commission decided last month [June 28] to hire a “deputy coordinator” at full-time, and the Board of Supervisors recently discussed the issue.“The deputy coordinator position is … to assist with developing and enh

Five individuals were taken to the hospital, treated for apparent minor injuries and released after a four-vehicle accident that occurred on South Linn Avenue shortly before 8 a.m.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Iowa has opened its new office in New Hampton, at 25 ½ E. Main St.