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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.

John William Ross, 86

John William Ross, age 86 of Fredericksburg, died Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at his home.

Taking the precautions

One just needs to drive by MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center to realize that these are far from normal times.

St. Joe’s gets creative to stay in touch with students

On Monday, March 23, St. Joesph Community School’s staff could be seen parading around New Hampton in their cars, honking their horns to alert their students they were about to drive by so they could wave at them.

Graduation parties may have to be put on hold

This year’s seniors are having an interesting end to their high school careers.

NICC serves as catalyst for advanced manufacturing industry growth

Manufacturing fuels our Northeast Iowa economy. 

We may have a snowy Easter

Winter may not be done with us quite yet as the National Weather Service office in La Crosse, Wis., is warning that a strong, early spring storm system will track across the Midwest on Easter Sunday and Monday.

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