In an Arbor Day worthy story, an ensemble of Hampton Tree Board members came together this morning to plant a memorial tree on the grounds of the G.A.R. memorial today.
The tree, a white oak from Kelly Tree farm in Clarence Iowa was donated by tree board member Paul Wullbrandt, in a memorial for his father Fritz ,who was a WW2 Okinawa conflict veteran, and also as a tribute to "all veterans and the others that didn't make it home."
Hampton City Manager Ron Dunt updated the public on the Olive Ave Bridge overlayment and paving project at the Thursday Apr 26 regular meeting of the city council, saying it would be "at least 2-3 more weeks," until work is completed.
The bridge overpayment is a county project, but Dunt said he thought residents would be curious about the reopening, so he passed along what he had heard from the county engineer Jay Waddingham. Apparently there were "some delays" which have pushed the project timeline out from original plan.
You like comfort food? Then Smokin' Mana's of Northwood can definitely help satisfy your craving. Smokin' Mana's offerings were available April 22nd at the Pop-Up Market held weekly from 10-2 at First and Second Vintage Too!, and will also be served tonight at Worth Brewing in Northwood.
The First Bank Hampton Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Josh D. Lange has been promoted to Loan Officer for First Bank Hampton. He joined the bank in May 2022 as a Customer Service Representative. Josh currently specializes in consumer lending and will be working with Ag and Commercial customers in the future. He will be instrumental in meeting the credit needs of customers and serving our local communities.
Not many performing bands can trace their history back to 1975, but Little Band River who played at the Surf on Friday is one of them. The Band, originally from Melbourne Australia have sold an estimated 38 million records and racked up string of mega hits such as ‘Lady’ ‘Reminiscing’ ‘Night Owl’ ‘Cool Change’ ‘Take it Easy on me’ “Help is on it’s Way’ ‘Happy Anniversary' and ‘Lonesome Loser’ to name a few, all of which they played on Friday.
A very emotional memorial, Remembering Our Fallen, is a stark reminder of the ultimate sacrifice made by over 90 Fallen from Iowa killed in The War on Terror while wearing our country’s uniform in a war zone. The photo memorial, which includes military and personal photos of each of Iowa’s Fallen, is traveling throughout the state, and will be coming to Hampton, Iowa.
The Franklin County Community Foundation (FCCF) held its 2023 grant awards celebration at First Bank Hampton in Hampton on April 14, announcing the distribution of $146,867.16 to 21 projects of organizations serving Franklin County through its 2023 grant cycle.
“It’s an honor for the Franklin County Community Foundation to support these local nonprofits in their work to strengthen our communities and make them great places for all to live, work and play,” said Eric Reicherts, chair of the FCCF committee.
The Dumont Fire Department honored retiring Chief Gary Bierman with a service award and ceremony on April 4th during their regular meeting in the Dumont Municipal building at 625 1st St. Chief Bierman had served on the Dumont FD for 30 years as chief, but had formally relinquished the role March 7th. The incoming chief, Zach Lewis served under Bierman and is employed locally at Swart Tire.
A new restaurant has come to Hampton, with Mi Tierra, "My land" opening in the space vacated by the closing of La Amiguita, "The Little Friend," at 115 1st NW in Hampton in August last year. Mi Tierra opened for business on March 27th and is open M--We-Th 11am-9pm, Fri-Sa-Su 11am-8pm, and is closed on Tuesdays.
Sheffield - Brock Grain Systems is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony on April 5, 2023, to commemorate the nearly 20,000 sq. ft. expansion of their manufacturing facility in Sheffield, Iowa.
Employees and the media are invited to attend the event starting at 10:00 am at 2479 Lark Ave., Sheffield, IA. The facility was formerly known as Hall industries or LeMar Industries before being acquired by Brock. The event will be held rain or shine.
