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A new face will take over as director of the Hampton Community Christian Daycare as a familiar one says goodbye.

Robyn Kofoot, former Cub Cadet Daycare director in Latimer, will take over director duties from Laura Bradley, who will retire later this month.

Bradley first came to Hampton Community Christian Daycare 16 years ago and has served as the director for the last decade. Bradley said she felt the time was right for retirement but the decision was not an easy one because of the joy she found working with children and the staff.

A recent Hampton-Dumont graduate received recognition from one of the most recognizable names in the culinary industry.

Delilah Cavazos, a 2018 H-D grad, was awarded a $5,000 scholarship through Rachael Ray’s Yum-O! Organization. Rachael Ray, current host of the morning talk show “Rachael Ray,” was a mainstay on the Food Network and has also released a line of cookware and kitchen utensils.

Hampton celebrated a decade of post-Thanksgiving shopping and wine tasting as Main Street businesses opened up for the tenth annual Friday Uncorked.

Organized by the Greater Franklin County Area Chamber of Commerce, the annual "wine walk" has continued to be a successful fundraiser for the chamber and a popular event for the community.

"It was excellent," said Chamber Director Newt Grotzinger. "Not only is this a good time for friends and family to have something to do, it's a great opportunity for the businesses that participate.

Assistant Chief judge of the Second Judicial District of Iowa James Drew’s experience with the Cerro Gordo County drug court in Mason City has shown him first hand the effects early exposure to drugs and alcohol can have on individuals.

Working with individuals who are facing prison time due to drug-related offenses has provided Drew with knowledge that made him an appropriate speaker for Hamp-ton-Dumont’s fifth grade D.A.R.E graduation last Monday.