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After setback, student Megan Ohm enrolls at NICC to pursue career in banking
Megan said she has always loved math, working with people and is planning a career in the banking industry. Students who are paying for their own college education tend to pay close attention to return on investment. If tuition at a college or university includes room and board, fees, perks and full access to programs and resources, they expect these things to be part of the deal. Read more
A running family
New Hampton cross country team rallies around teammate’s mother. It has been in so many ways a renaissance season for the New Hampton cross country program. Both the boys and girls teams have won team titles at various invitationals. The Chickasaw boys are ranked eighth in the state. And New Hampton rightfully has some lofty goals as the postseason nears. Read more
Playoff bound baby!
Chickasaws clinch postseason bid with 34-0 win over Forest City. The question was posed to Tyler Wiltse moments after New Hampton completely dominated Forest City 34-0 Friday night. What’s better: Running for 10 yards or throwing a block that springs a Chickasaw tailback for a big gain?. “I’m not going... Read more
Austin J. Onken, 22
Austin James Onken, age 22 of Waukon and formerly of New Hampton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday Oct. 1, 2021. A celebration of life is planned for Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Chickasaw event Center in New Hampton, and hosted by Austin’s parents. Online... Read more