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Hampton Mayor Steve Birdsall was sworn in by Hampton City Manager Ron Dunt Monday Nov. 20th

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Newly sworn in Hampton Mayor Steve Birdsall swears in re-elected Council Members Kevin Blanford, Jim Davies, Jerre Grefe and Bill Hodge before the Regular Session of the Hampton City Council Nov. 20th.

Wed, 11/29/2023 - 11:39am

Mayor, Council Sworn in at Monday Session

Mayor, Council Sworn in at Monday Session Matt Grohe, Hampton Chronicle P1: Hampton Mayor Steve Birdsall was sworn in for his new two-year term by Hampton City Manager Ron Dunt Monday Nov. 20th. ...

The victorious team at First Bank Hampton poses Nov. 21st with their challenge winning haul of food items for the Franklin County Food Pantry.

Wed, 11/29/2023 - 11:30am

First Bank Hampton Triumphs in Food Drive Challenge

First Bank Hampton Triumphs in Food Drive Challenge Matt Grohe, Hampton Chronicle P1 The victorious team at First Bank Hampton poses Nov. 21st with their challenge winning haul of food items for...

Over 500 merrymakers were drawn to the third annual Light the Night tree lighting ceremony in bandshell park hosted by Franklin REC.

Wed, 11/29/2023 - 11:27am

Light Up the Night-Sleigh the Day Draws Hundreds to Downtown Festivities

Light Up the Night-Sleigh the Day Draws Hundreds to Downtown Festivities Lee Nelson, Contributor Crowds line Hampton’s streets for parade amidst season’s first big snowfall P1: Over 500...

The Franklin Wellness Center will be draped in quilts August 26th for the Franklin General Hospital Auxiliary Quilt Show fundraiser.

Tue, 08/22/2023 - 10:59am

Franklin General Hospital Auxiliary to Host Quilt Show Aug 26th 9-4pm

Hospital Auxiliary Quilt Show Pieces Together Huge Collection More than 100 quilts and dozens of thread work items will be on display at the Franklin Wellness Center on Saturday, August 26th, as...

Gilberto Luna, Jr. is pictured accepting his certification from Brady Carney, Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Director with Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, right, August 18th at the 310th ILEA Basic Academy Graduation in West Des Moines.

Tue, 08/22/2023 - 10:55am

Hampton Police Officer Gilberto Luna, Jr. Graduates 310th Basic Academy

Hampton Police Officer Gilberto Luna, Jr. has graduated from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy’s 310th Basic Academy. Luna was presented his certificate of graduation by ILEA Director Brad Carney in a...

TOP HEADLINES

Local Businesses Help Pull Off Christmas Miracle for City’s Children

11/30/2023 - 9:21am
The Shift.

What’s at the Windsor?

11/29/2023 - 12:09pm
Deb Hansen, Karen Mussman and Susan Bender were three residents who took time to help serve a Thanksgiving meal at YFC in Hampton Nov. 23rd.

Hospitality Served up for Thanksgiving

11/29/2023 - 12:07pm
HED: Local Businesses Help Pull Off Christmas Miracle for City’s Children

11/29/2023 - 12:04pm
The Knights of Columbus council 10768 has set up the nativity scene in Band Shell Park in Hampton for approximately the last 26 years.

Knights of Columbus Light Up Bandshell

11/29/2023 - 12:00pm
Ted Vosburg and Naomi Morton were awarded Legion of Honor certificates marking 25 years of Kiwanis Membership at the Regular Meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Hampton Nov. 21st.

Kiwanians Honored

11/29/2023 - 11:57am
Local musicians Terry Juhl and Dawn Groszkruger take the lead at the June 2023 Hampton Old Time Country Hoedown.

December Hampton Old Time Country Hoedown Dec. 4th

11/29/2023 - 11:51am
Code Counsel: Second Helping of Food Trucks

11/29/2023 - 11:47am
Abe Lincoln.

Abe Lincoln Impersonator Makes Pit Stop at Hampton Library

11/29/2023 - 11:44am
The victorious team at First Bank Hampton poses Nov. 21st with their challenge winning haul of food items for the Franklin County Food Pantry

First Bank Hampton Triumphs in Food Drive Challenge

11/29/2023 - 11:23am
What’s at the Windsor?

11/28/2023 - 3:40pm
West Fork CSD Expels Student for 2023-2024 in Nov 13th Session

11/28/2023 - 3:26pm
From the greeters to the kitchens, the congregation was all smiles Saturday Nov 18th as they welcomed the public to their annual fall bazaar at United Methodist Church in Hampton.

United Methodist Bazaar a Tremendous Benefit

11/28/2023 - 3:14pm
SLEIGH THE DAY, LIGHT THE NIGHT

11/28/2023 - 2:58pm
Sally Hemmes of Sally Shall Sew was back at the market selling her hand sewn creations. Sally is a Hampton class of 55' grad who moved to the east coast for a while, but has since come back to resettle in her hometown.

November 18th Pop-up Features Familiar Faces

11/28/2023 - 2:57pm

News

11/30/2023 - 9:21am

Local Businesses Help Pull Off Christmas Miracle for City’s Children

Local Businesses Help Pull Off Christmas Miracle for City’s Children By Jennifer Burnham News Editor Hampton Chronicle Lisa Rodriguez will easily make it onto Santa’s nice list this year. She is breathing life back into Hampton’s annual...

What’s at the Windsor?

Hospitality Served up for Thanksgiving

HED: Local Businesses Help Pull Off Christmas Miracle for City’s Children

Knights of Columbus Light Up Bandshell

Kiwanians Honored

Opinion

09/07/2022 - 8:50pm

In December of 2009 I wrote the first of what would end up being a series of columns I would affectionately title "Age of the Geek." I stole the term from the television show "Leverage," in which the team's obligatory tech-nerd proudly observed that...

All Good Things…

A tale of two cons

A leg up

100 hour rewatch

Sports

Hampton scrimmage #3: The Bulldogs score a touchdown during the team’s scrimmage against Belmond-Klemme on Aug. 18.

08/22/2023 - 10:51am

Bulldogs in control at scrimmage

BELMOND—— The Hampton-Dumont-Cal Bulldogs football team had a strong showing at the team’s scrimmage against the Belmond-Klemme Broncos on Aug.18. Head coach Cole Miller said that one thing he liked from the scrimmage was how plenty of players were...

Hampton-Dumont-Cal football aims to repeat success

Hampton youth soccer gives kids chances to play

Bulldogs practice hard for cross country season

West Fork girls cross country is ready to compete

Warhawks boys cross country looks to make name for themselves

Obituaries

11/28/2023 - 3:21pm

Nicholas Piersol, 44

Nicholas Ray Piersol, 44, passed away in Coulter, Iowa Wednesday, November 22, 2023. A celebration of Nick’s life will be held Saturday December 2, 2023, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Adams Celebration of Life in Owasa, Iowa. Please dress casually. A...

R.G. William Wolf, 95

Glenn Lee Freie, 90

Betty Lou Jansonius, 97

Erla Eastabrooks, 94

Marilyn Hovenga, 77

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