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Latimer Community Grocery has a new, more secure door following a burglary on Monday, January 4.

Wed, 01/13/2021 - 8:43am

Latimer Community Grocery broken into; suspect arrested and charged

2021 got off to a rough start for Latimer Community Grocery following an overnight robbery on Monday, January 4. According to co-owner Landon Plagge, the burglary was first discovered during a late...

(Graduate names from left to right) Madeline Schultz, Liz Blood, Betty Wells, Deborah Jacobi, Sarah Humke, Kayla Koether, Tara Goering, Skylar Falter, Linda, Gobberdiel, Julie Edmondson, Bonnie Barnett, Amber Mohr, Beth Burlage, Kimberly Stuhr and Margaret Smith. (Submitted Photo)

Wed, 01/06/2021 - 9:43am

Women Planning Ag Businesses Program Offered across Iowa

Women Planning Ag Businesses, a multi-session course for women interested in exploring, starting or expanding a farm or rural business, is being offered statewide by Iowa State University Extension...

Dumont Wellness Center Administrator Kersten Fisher was among the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at ABCM’s long term care facilities. (Submitted Photo)

Wed, 01/06/2021 - 9:35am

ABCM starts rollout of COVID-19 vaccine

The New Year rang in with a spike of COVID-19 activity in the county as long term while area long-term care facilities worked to inoculate their staff and residents against the disease. On December...

Wed, 12/30/2020 - 9:46am

In two days, calendars will turn to 2021, marking the end of the year many won’t soon forget. While the world experienced a global pandemic, Franklin County welcomed new businesses, mourned the loss...

The new produce section following the renovation at Hampton’s Fareway contains expanded tables for fruits and vegetables as well as new fridge space. (Greg Forbes)

Wed, 12/30/2020 - 9:37am

Complete renovation gives Hampton Fareway brand new look

Shoppers at Hampton’s Fareway will notice new, expanded features that come with a comforting sense of familiarity. Staff at the Hampton Fareway location recently celebrated the completion of a total...

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Latimer Community Grocery has a new, more secure door following a burglary on Monday, January 4.

Latimer Community Grocery broken into; suspect arrested and charged

01/13/2021 - 8:43am
(Graduate names from left to right) Madeline Schultz, Liz Blood, Betty Wells, Deborah Jacobi, Sarah Humke, Kayla Koether, Tara Goering, Skylar Falter, Linda, Gobberdiel, Julie Edmondson, Bonnie Barnett, Amber Mohr, Beth Burlage, Kimberly Stuhr and Margaret Smith. (Submitted Photo)

Women Planning Ag Businesses Program Offered across Iowa

01/06/2021 - 9:43am
Dumont Wellness Center Administrator Kersten Fisher was among the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at ABCM’s long term care facilities. (Submitted Photo)

ABCM starts rollout of COVID-19 vaccine

01/06/2021 - 9:35am
Free face shields delivered to Iowa schools; more still available

01/06/2021 - 9:32am
CAL, H-D to remain onsite after holiday break

12/30/2020 - 10:13am
H-D, CAL K-6 to return to onsite on Wednesdays

12/30/2020 - 10:07am
So long, 2020

12/30/2020 - 9:46am
The new produce section following the renovation at Hampton’s Fareway contains expanded tables for fruits and vegetables as well as new fridge space. (Greg Forbes)

Complete renovation gives Hampton Fareway brand new look

12/30/2020 - 9:37am
CAL, H-D explore fresh produce and protein through CARES Act grant

12/23/2020 - 9:06am
Hampton Rotary Club volunteers stand next to bags of gifts donated and purchased through the Operation Santa toy drive this year. (Greg Forbes)

Rotary’s Operation Christmas drive distributes gifts to 250 children

12/23/2020 - 9:04am
First Citizens Bank in Latimer will close on Feb. 26. Customers will be referred to online programs or area First Citizens branches. (Greg Forbes)

First Citizens Bank Latimer branch to close

12/23/2020 - 9:01am
A group of Hampton-Dumont Middle School teachers claimed the top prize in the Greater Franklin County Chamber of Commerce’s $10,000 raffle last Thursday. Front row, from left: Shelly Hilton, Wendy Buseman, Janet Flores, Staci Johnson and Joan Philgreen. Back row, from left: Troy Rew, Jori Showalter, Liz Carr, Chris Colman and Kate Hindin. (Greg Forbes)

H-D Middle School group claims top prize in Chamber raffle

12/23/2020 - 8:55am
Stone barriers were put in place along Squaw Creek at East Park as part of an extensive water quality and erosion improvement project. (Greg Forbes)

East Park water nears completion

12/16/2020 - 11:06am
North Iowa Hospice Tree of Life to be virtual

12/16/2020 - 11:05am
H-D, CAL schools return to onsite learning model

12/16/2020 - 11:03am

News

Latimer Community Grocery has a new, more secure door following a burglary on Monday, January 4.

01/13/2021 - 8:43am

Latimer Community Grocery broken into; suspect arrested and charged

2021 got off to a rough start for Latimer Community Grocery following an overnight robbery on Monday, January 4. According to co-owner Landon Plagge, the burglary was first discovered during a late night milk delivery. The delivery driver saw that...

Women Planning Ag Businesses Program Offered across Iowa

ABCM starts rollout of COVID-19 vaccine

Free face shields delivered to Iowa schools; more still available

CAL, H-D to remain onsite after holiday break

H-D, CAL K-6 to return to onsite on Wednesdays

Opinion

12/30/2020 - 9:30am

Thank you, readers

Hello, readers. First of all, I want to wish each of you a Happy New Year, and thank you for reading the Chronicle. This year, more than ever, has shown the importance of community newspapers and our mission to bring you the latest in local news...

It's a busy galaxy

Growing Iowa for the next generation

Letter to the Editor

Sports

Bulldog senior 126-pounder Tomas Cavazos wrestled to a 4-0 day at the home dual tournament on Saturday, Jan. 9. (Kristi Nixon/Hampton Chronicle)

01/12/2021 - 11:04am

‘Junkyard ‘Dogs’ go out 3-1 at home dual meet

HAMPTON – A certainly scrappy Bulldog wrestling team went 3-1, losing only to Class 1A No. 10 Lake Mills in the final dual of the day to decide the team champion at the Hampton-Dumont wrestling invitational on Saturday, Jan. 9. The dual came down to...

Warhawks roll by Osage

Defense the key in No. 15 Cougars’ win

Cougars keep G-R down, but not out

Warhawks compete despite low numbers

Warhawks fly out with win over Bearcats

Obituaries

01/15/2021 - 5:59pm

Catherine M. Bertelson (Photiades), 87

TOPEKA, KS – Catherine M. Bertelson (Photiades), age 87, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on January 13, 2021 and joined her family in Paradise. Catherine died after a long battle with Corticobasal degeneration, in her home with family by...

George E. Schuler, 87

Gloria Mae Westaby, 93

Brandi Jane Pals, 20

Dale Earl Greimann, 66

Keith Craighton, 98

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Winter Sports 2020

December 9, 2020

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