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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

It wasn’t a dud by any means, although it looks like Chickasaw County will escape a double-digit snowfall during the first big winter storm of the season. New Hampton had received 6 inches of snow as ...

Liz Zweibohmer and Morgan Underwood weren’t sure what to expect Saturday morning when it came to New Horizons Chamber’s latest promotion. “I’m actually kind of stunned,” said Zweibohmer, the chamber’s ...

Win No. 1 is in the books for New Hampton’s first-year girls basketball coach, although truth be told, it took a while for the Chickasaws to find their game. But once they did, it was lights out for ...

It’s felt a lot like winter during Thanksgiving week, and if the forecast is right, by the time we finish off the holiday weekend, it’s going to look a lot like winter. “As much as I want our girls to ...

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 ...

JoAnn Marie Brookins, age 78 of Ionia, died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, at the IOOF Home and Community Therapy Center in Mason City. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date.

Sometime around 11:30 this morning, when the final selection was made for the FCS playoffs, my son’s collegiate football career came to an end. The joy that was yesterday’s 37-7 Southern Illinois rout ...