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Wed, 12/31/2025 - 9:26am

Long Term Medical Supply Donates $5K to Franklin County Historical Society

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...

Wed, 12/31/2025 - 8:55am

First Bank Hampton Donates $5K to Theatre

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. This contribution is...

Wed, 12/31/2025 - 8:41am

Hampton Man Arrested after Driving Through High School

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...

Wed, 12/31/2025 - 8:28am

First Responders and Community Members Team up During Blizzard

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...

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 8:46am

Franklin REC Announces Lighted Float Winners

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...

TOP HEADLINES

Long Term Medical Supply Donates $5K to Franklin County Historical Society

12/31/2025 - 9:26am
First Bank Hampton Donates $5K to Theatre

12/31/2025 - 8:55am
Hampton Man Arrested after Driving Through High School

12/31/2025 - 8:41am
First Responders and Community Members Team up During Blizzard

12/31/2025 - 8:28am
Franklin REC Announces Lighted Float Winners

12/17/2025 - 8:46am
City Council Approves "No Parking" Zone for Side Lot at Hardee's

12/17/2025 - 8:43am
Hansell Fire Dept. to Hold Soup Supper Dec. 18

12/17/2025 - 8:42am
Sackvilles Named Recipients of Image of Pride Award

12/17/2025 - 8:37am
Veterans Visit Camp Algona POW Museum

12/17/2025 - 8:36am
Hampton Fire Department Raises $600 at Annual Lunch

12/10/2025 - 10:45am
Thelma’s Treats CEO Returns to High School to 'Give Back'

12/10/2025 - 10:41am
Franklin General Hospital CNO Honored at Conference

12/10/2025 - 10:32am
West Fork Dancers Shine at State Once Again

12/10/2025 - 10:28am
Hampton Public Library Receives $10K Donation

12/10/2025 - 10:25am
Coming Up at the Hampton Public Library

12/10/2025 - 10:17am

News

12/31/2025 - 9:26am

Long Term Medical Supply Donates $5K to Franklin County Historical Society

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...

First Bank Hampton Donates $5K to Theatre

Hampton Man Arrested after Driving Through High School

First Responders and Community Members Team up During Blizzard

Franklin REC Announces Lighted Float Winners

City Council Approves "No Parking" Zone for Side Lot at Hardee's

Opinion

12/31/2025 - 10:13am

Continuing Ed & Conferences

One of the best things about being in County government (other than the people….employees & residents) themselves, is the amazing networks we have surrounding us. From ISAC (Iowa State Association of Counties) to each individual affiliate (the...

Looking back with gratitude

Another Christmas Story

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Foreign Exchange

It’s Time to Rethink

Lowering costs for Iowa small businesses and taxpayers

Sports

12/31/2025 - 10:23am

Hampton-Dumont-CAL Boys Sports Year in Review

Here is a year in review of the 2025 Hampton-Dumont-CAL boys sports season. Basketball and wrestling reviews are based on the 2024-25 seasons and do not take into account the current basketball and wrestling seasons. Basketball: Boys basketball...

Hampton-Dumont-CAL Girls Sports Year in Review

Bulldogs Defeat Wolverines for First Win of Season

Bulldogs Girls Basketball Falls to Wolverines

Warhawks Girls Fall to Knights for Third Consecutive Loss

Warhawks Boys Basketball Drops Game to Knights

Obituaries

12/23/2025 - 8:05am

Kenneth Uhlenhopp

Kenneth Uhlenhopp, 84, of Hampton, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at his home in Hampton. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Dumont Reformed Church on Saturday, June 6th 2026. Funeral arrangements are under the guidance of the...

David Leroy Schriber

Donald Louis Warneke Sr.

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2025 Letters to Santa

2025 Veterans Special

2025 Franklin County Fair Results

2025 Fair Times Weekender

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