Dr. Rachael Etnier, who recently went full-time at the Iowa Specialty Clinic, said she loves seeing patients of all ages, especially the elderly.
 
Dr. Etnier, originally from northwest Iowa, told the Chronicle that she wanted to work in medicine to help people.
 

 Sisters-in-law Sarah and Halie Ballard love a good deal. In fact, they love shopping deals so much that they have turned their passion into a growing business, which is headquartered out of Sarah’s basement in Hampton.
 

The recent blizzard brought low visibility, strong winds, snow and icy roads, leaving many stranded and looking for help in Franklin County and throughout the region.
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, the Hampton Police Department and the Franklin County Emergency Management team, along with many other first responders and community members, came to the rescue once again.

 Tyler Sullivan — the man behind the popular “Iowa Scenic Views by Foot” Facebook page, which has garnered more than 26,000 followers — made a pit stop in Hampton on Saturday afternoon, Jan. 3.
 
He was given a tour of the Franklin County Historical Society Museum, the REA Power Plant Museum and the Harriman-Nielsen Historic Farm.
 

The Franklin County Historical Society  received a $5,000 donation from Long Term Medical Supply on Tuesday, Dec. 23.  
Franklin County Historical Society President Jim Davies stated the generous contribution will be used to further enhance the Admiral Leahy exhibit at the Franklin County Historical Museum, located on the Franklin County Fairgrounds.  

First Bank Hampton, on behalf of the A.M. Helen Saylor Foundation, is proud to announce a generous donation of $5,000 to the Windsor Theatre as part of its end-of-year giving.

A man was arrested and is facing a charge for OWI, along with numerous traffic citations, after driving through the front of the Hampton-Dumont High School Saturday evening.

Kirk Gunderson, 64, of Hampton allegedly drove through the high school's front entrance around 9 p.m., according to the Hampton Police Department. The call came in shortly after 9 p.m.

The blizzard over the weekend brought low visibility, strong winds, snow and icy roads, leaving many stranded and looking for help in Franklin County and throughout the region.

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, the Hampton Police Department and the Franklin County Emergency Management team, along with many other first responders and community members, came to the rescue once again.

Franklin REC is pleased to announce the winners of its 2025 Light Up the Night lighted float contest. First place went to St. Paul’s Lutheran School, Latimer, and second place to First Bank Hampton.
 

The side lot between Hardee's and Kwik Star, along the 10 block of 3rd St Sw, will no longer be available for public parking.

The Hansell Fire Department has announced that they'll be holding their second soup supper of the season next Thursday, Dec. 18.
 
The supper, which is being sponsored by Butch Gruelke Auto Body, will be held at Hansell Community Center from 5 to 7 p.m. On the menu for night: chili, chicken noodle, tomato soup and cheeseburger soup.

Hampton residents Dave and Pat Sackville were named the recipients of the December 2025 Image of Pride Award for their property at 21 Shar Denn Drive during the Dec. 11 city council meeting.
 
City Councilor Jerre Gefe selected them for the award, saying their home has always stood out for its neatness and order.
 
They've been in their home for the last 23 years. 

A group of Franklin County veterans (and their family and friends) visited the Camp Algona POW Museum last Tuesday, Dec. 9.
 
The day trip was coordinated by Franklin County VA Director Adam Akers, who said they had a great time. He recently told the Chronicle that these trips are a great way for veterans to socialize with one another.
 
Lunch was provided for the veterans last Tuesday, as always.
 

The Hampton-Dumont-CAL girls basketball team picked up their first victory of the season when they defeated the Nevada Cubs 42-24 on Tuesday, Dec. 2. It was a steady offense that led the Bulldogs to the win, as they scored 10 or 11 points in each quarter. Each of the five Bulldogs starters put points on the board, with three players scoring nine points or more.

The Hampton Fire Department held their annual freewill lunch on Saturday, Dec. 6.
A representative with the fire department said they were thankful for all the support that they had received from the community and that they were able to raise nearly $600, which will go towards much-needed equipment and future events.