Hey, the elementary students earned the right to be enthusiastic; after all, they kicked you-know-what when it came to a school-wise canned food drive that was held throughout November. The goal was ...

Chickasaw County elected officials stated their cases for pay increases Monday during the Board of Supervisors meeting as they requested wage hikes of between 3 and 5.7 percent when the 2026-27 fiscal ...

New Hampton’s Aleigha Cahoy’s take on making all-state? It’s cool, but it’s an honor that is not an individual one. “I wouldn’t be able to play the way I do without them,” the Chickasaw sophomore said ...

The K-4 students of New Hampton Elementary School brought plenty of energy and enthusiasm to the competition gymnasium on Monday night. Those two “E’s” are what make the annual concert a must-see ...

The city of New Hampton and a couple remain at odds over two issues, thanks to a decision by the Board of Adjustment Monday night to turn down a variance request. The 2-2 vote came after a meeting ...

Chickasaw County EMS Director Joel Knutson has been asked over and over what’s the magic number of employees for his department. The honest answer, he said Monday at the Board of Supervisors meetings, ...

Ruby Mae Rausch, age 95 of Nashua, died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at Hugeback-Johnson ...

Dennis “Denny” Lyle Shearman, age 70 of Charles City, died Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at ...

A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, New Hampton, with Pastor Dan Christensen officiating. Visitation will be an hour before the service at ...

Let’s face it, Santa had a busy day in Chickasaw County on Saturday. He was at the New Hampton Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Breakfast with Santa celebration on Saturday morning and was ...

These state championships never get old for New Hampton dance team coach Emma Schwickerath, but even after bringing home a state title trophy for the sixth consecutive year, she swears those awards ...

New Hampton boys basketball coach Ryan Rausch saw “flashes” of the team he believes the Chickasaws can be during the first week of the season. Flashes, though, didn’t equal victories as the Chickasaws ...