The New Hampton City Council kicked off 2026 with an appointment that returned it to “full strength” and by beginning the process of using eminent domain to hopefully solve water issues in and around ...

Joaquin Jones, age 65 of Mason City, died Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City, surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan.

Shirley Ann Murray, age 90, of Mankato, Minnesota, and formerly of Lawler, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, at the Oak Terrace Senior Living facility in Mankato. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a ...

There’s no doubt that Ozkar, the newest member on the force at the New Hampton Police Department, still has a lot of puppy in him. But the K9’s handler, Police Chief Conrad Rosendahl, said if he’s ...

That famed movie character Buddy the Elf probably summed it up best: “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” The members of the Nashua-Plainfield middle school ...

Harold Rae Klossowsky, age 92 of Waverly, died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at Unity Point Health-Allen Memorial in Waterloo. Harold Rae Klossowsky was born on Jan. 5, 1931, the son of Clarence and Mae ...

Cornelia “Cornie” F. Knutson, age 87 of Lawler, died Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 at MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Our Lady ...

Edna Carol Ann Shinstine, age 92 of New Hampton, died Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at Accura HealthCare of New Hampton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, at Holy ...

Let’s put it this way: The outdoor education facility that had served the Chickasaw County Conservation Board at Twin Ponds Nature Center for more than six decades had seen better days. In short, it ...

There are days when New Hampton Public Library Director Carrie Becker will be sitting in her office and hear the sounds of music coming from just outside her window. “Those are the best days,” she ...

The start of the final chapter of an historic prep career for Nashua-Plainfield’s Kadence Huck has got off to a flying start – a championship one at that. Huck – one of the state’s best ever track and ...

New Hampton High School students soon won’t have to “hit the road” if they want to become a certified nursing aide (CNA), thanks to a decision by the School Board on Monday night. Board members ...