Latimer’s first farmers’ market came to an end on Friday, Oct. 10.
Baker and market coordinator Bekah Simmons said she felt their first summer went well and that she hopes it continues to grow in the future. For her, the size of the market and the ability to bond with other vendors is what makes these types of markets so great.

Members of the Iowa SAR K9 volunteer group spent Sunday afternoon training in scent tracking and trailing and human remains detection at the Franklin County Fairgrounds and East Park in Hampton.

The ag students and Tall Corn FFA chapter at H-D-CAL have been busy — and they’ve got a lot in the works!
Just last Wednesday, Oct. 1, the ag 1 class attended a leadership training called Greenhand Fire-Up and the ag II class competed in the North Central District Soils Judging Contest at Ellsworth Community College.

The fifth and sixth graders at CAL Elementary held their annual farm-to-table dinner at Coulter Community Center on Wednesday, Oct. 8.
CAL teacher Leslie Pralle Osborn, who coordinates the event every year, told the community members who stopped by that night that the children had been working hard on their Mexican and Latin-inspired dishes.

Jim Hilton, who served with the Hampton Police Department for nearly 40 years, said he wanted to find a hobby when he retired twelve years ago. So he turned to one of his greatest passions: history.

The Hampton Tree Board was entrusted with a special project Thursday morning. They planted a memorial tree in honor of the late Marcee Sidmore, who passed away in June, in the Hampton Cemetery.
Marcee’s sisters, Mardell and Marcia, purchased the black maple and customized plaque for their sister through the tree board, which they’ve done for other family members in the past.

Hundreds of people around Franklin County participated in the 2025 Healthiest State Annual Walk Wednesday morning.
The efforts were coordinated by members of the LEAP Coalition, as a way to get the community up and moving.

Sheffield residents Dave Schoning, Scott Johnson and Kelly Johnson are back at it this spooky season with their annual haunted forest fundraiser.
This will be the fourth year for Flounder’s Fatal Forest haunted hike, which is scheduled for Oct. 4, Oct. 11 and. Oct. 18, from 6 to 10 p.m. each night. The hike begins at 1958 255th St. in Sheffield, and it changes every weekend.

Hampton’s Billie Asmus — the mastermind behind the Repaint Tray, the first reusable, silicone paint tray with a lid — has some exciting news to share. She’ll be on Shark Tank this Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 9 p.m. CST on ABC.
 
“I’m excited and nervous,” she told the Chronicle. “I thought I did well, but I’m anxious to see how it will be edited down.”
 

(Former Sheffield Press Publisher Jack Zimmerman passed away on on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the Sheffield Care Center. The following article was published on April 20, 2017, in celebration of his 60-year anniversary with The Press. He retired in September of 2022.)
 
60 Years and Counting
Jack Zimmerman celebrates 60 years at the Sheffield Press
By Zach Clemens
 

The Franklin County Relay for Life team has been helping fight cancer for more than 20 years, bringing in money for cancer research and programs that benefit patients who reside in Franklin County and around the country.
 

Have you noticed something new in town? The LEAP Coalition's Pop-Up Bike Lane project is here! This installation at 12th and Federal Street by the High school is designed to show how small changes can make a BIG impact in creating safer, more accessible spaces for walking, biking, and being active.
 

The Hampton City Council voted to drop their dog registration fee for one year during their Sept. 25 council meeting.
 

 Disc golf is the perfect hobby for a number of reasons, according to Steve Huling and Jeff Winters. It gets you outdoors. It helps you get your steps in. It doesn’t require loads of experience. And, most importantly, it’s a great way to spend time with family and friends.
This is exactly why Huling and Winters have been working so hard to revamp the disc golf course at East Park.
 

First Bank Hampton is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Franklin County Arts Council’s annual event, “An Evening Like It Used To Be,” set to take place on October 4 at 7:00 PM at the 

historic Windsor Theatre. 

As part of its commitment to supporting local arts and culture, First Bank Hampton has contributed $1,500 to help make this cherished community event possible. The sponsorship