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Wed, 05/25/2022 - 10:41am

H-D/CAL Graduates Class of 2022

The Class of 2022 said their farewells to Hampton-Dumont/CAL High School at the graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 22. The ceremony began with an introduction from Class President Isabelle Miller,...

Steve Birdsall was appointed to serve as Hampton's mayor for the remainder of the term on Thursday, May 12

Wed, 05/18/2022 - 9:04am

Birdsall appointed mayor

Council Member and Mayor Pro-Tem Steve Birdsall was appointed to the position of Mayor at the regular meeting of the Hampton City Council on Thursday, May 12. Birdsall was one of two candidates that...

Maricela Rodriguez (left) spoke on behalf of several people in Hampton's Hispanic community to share with the Board of Health how translator Veronica Guerrero has impacted their lives.

Wed, 05/04/2022 - 1:50pm

Hampton rallies in support of Spanish interpreter

Hampton's Hispanic community has come out in droves to advocate for someone who has long advocated for them. For 22 years, Veronica Guerrero has served as an interpreter in Franklin County, helping...

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The H-D/CAL ProStart team served up gourmet waffles to a hungry breakfast crowd at Rustic Brew on Saturday, April 9.

Wed, 04/13/2022 - 10:01am

ProStart raises funds for DC trip

The H-D/CAL ProStart team held a waffle fundraiser at Rustic Brew on Saturday, April 9. Serving up gourmet waffles across two shifts, the group is raising money to fund their upcoming trip to...

Mayor Russell Wood has announced he will be stepping down as Mayor of Hampton as of April 30

Wed, 03/23/2022 - 9:49am

Mayor Wood announces resignation

The City of Hampton will soon be in need of a new Mayor. Mayor Russell Wood announced his impending resignation, effective April 30, during a special council meeting on Monday, March 14. Wood has...

TOP HEADLINES

La Luz Central Cultural distributed more than seventy backpacks during their Back To School event on Monday, August 8. Submitted Photo

La Luz gives out backpacks to community kids

08/10/2022 - 8:11am
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The Hampton Aquatic Center put on a special fundraising event on August 5 featuring a parade, swimming activities and more.

Hampton Aquatic Center holds special summer fundraiser

08/10/2022 - 8:08am
MercyOne Air Med touched down in Hampton on Tuesday August 2 for National Night Out.

Franklin County law enforcement holds first annual National Night Out

08/10/2022 - 8:02am
Hampton heads towards increased water rates

08/03/2022 - 10:13am
Superintendent Aaron Becker is looking forward to his first year at Hampton-Dumont.

New H-D Superintendent preparing for first school year

08/03/2022 - 10:12am
Peggi Meyer and Kimberly Foell lead the march through the Hampton park. (Photo by Star Pralle)

Franklin County’s Relay for Life

07/28/2022 - 7:40am
The City of Hampton awarded Gary Peters and Lisa Abendschein with the July Image of Pride Award. Pictured are Council members Dick Lukensmeyer, Bill Hodge, Barry Lamos, Jim Davies, Lisa Abendschein, Maggie Wicks, Mayor Steve Birdsall, Pat Palmer, and Jerre Grefe.

Hampton discusses problem with residents and animals

07/28/2022 - 7:31am
Rick Stewart, the Libertarian candidate for Iowa's Governor, visited Hampton on Tuesday, July 12 for the Franklin County Fair Parade.

Libertarian candidate for Governor visits Hampton

07/20/2022 - 9:29am
Third Annual “Drives for Dollars” in Hampton

07/13/2022 - 8:25am
Supervisors continue work on wind farm ordinance

07/13/2022 - 8:22am
The Hampton City Council will be conducting their meetings at Harriman Park through the summer as City Hall undergoes renovations.

Hampton holds workshop at temporary park location

07/13/2022 - 8:21am
Brian Herrin from Aldin, Iowa performs at the last Tuesdays on the Town for 2022 (Photo by Star Pralle)

Final 2022 Tuesdays on the Town features local artist

07/06/2022 - 11:25am
Todd Lettow has retired after 15 years as the superintendent of the Hampton-Dumont school district.

Lettow retires as H-D/CAL Superintendent

07/06/2022 - 11:21am
Hampton reviews city clean-up results

06/29/2022 - 9:04am
Centro, Inc. has announced they will be expanding to Hampton, purchasing the last remaining vacancy in the city's Industrial Park. Submitted Photo

New business moving to Hampton

06/29/2022 - 9:02am

News

La Luz Central Cultural distributed more than seventy backpacks during their Back To School event on Monday, August 8. Submitted Photo

08/10/2022 - 8:11am

La Luz gives out backpacks to community kids

La Luz Central Cultural helped community kids get ready for the upcoming school year during their Back To School event on Monday, August 8. "We had a great turnout," said Liliana Velasco. More than seventy backpacks were handed out to incoming...

Hampton Aquatic Center holds special summer fundraiser

Franklin County law enforcement holds first annual National Night Out

Hampton heads towards increased water rates

New H-D Superintendent preparing for first school year

Franklin County’s Relay for Life

Opinion

08/10/2022 - 8:13am

A tale of two cons

I must have caught the travel bug because I've been back in the Central Standard Time zone for less than a week and I'm already set to take off again. Within days of returning from Comic-Con, tickets for TwitchCon went on sale. Coincidentally, both...

A leg up

100 hour rewatch

Boldly going to where I've been before

Countdown to the end of the world

Roe no

Sports

05/04/2022 - 2:26pm

HD-CAL boys soccer beats Grand View Chirstian

A Jonathan Morales goal, assisted by Rimmy Cara, elevated Hampton-Dumont-CAL boys soccer over winless Grand View Christian in an April 26 road game. The Bulldogs scored in the first half to win 1-0 and improve to 5-1. Goalie Jose Aragon made 10...

HD-CAL girls track takes fourth at home

HD-CAL boys track hosts meet

Bulldogs boys golf finishes second in invitational

HD-CAL boys track takes fourth

HD-CAL Boys Golf defeats Crestwood in head-to-head contest

Obituaries

08/09/2022 - 9:13am

Margaret Hearn, 101

Margaret Hearn, 101, of Hampton and formerly of Dumont, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at the Rehabilitation Center in Hampton. Funeral services are pending with the Sietsema-Atkinson Funeral Home in Hampton.

Corrine Sudderberg, 88

Alice Mae Dohlman

Todd M Waage, 58

Bernard Viet, 90

Dennis Becker, 75

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Franklin County Fair Page

Hampton-Dumont/CAL Graduation 2022

Hampton-Dumont Winter Sports (2022)

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