Hampton

The Hampton Village Board approved the contract for a preliminary engineering report Jan. 9, the first step in a process intended to find a solution to the community’s water source dilemma.

The Hampton Village Board approved the contract for a preliminary engineering report Jan. 9, the first step in a process intended to find a solution to the community’s water source dilemma.

Grant to help Hampton village board review water options

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
The Hampton Village Board approved the contract for a preliminary engineering report Jan. 9, the first step in a process intended to find a solution to the community’s water source dilemma.
Mary Mattner talks with co-owner Desiree Christenson at the closing event for Cottonwood Gallery & Arts on Saturday. Both co-owners Christenson and Tori Swanson stated desires to stay close with the art community in Hamilton County.

Mary Mattner talks with co-owner Desiree Christenson at the closing event for Cottonwood Gallery & Arts on Saturday. Both co-owners Christenson and Tori Swanson stated desires to stay close with the art community in Hamilton County.

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News Staff
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
  Cottonwood Gallery closes after two years on downtown square The last day of business for Cottonwood Gallery & Arts ended with a sense of community on Saturday with the co-owners bringing champagne and appetizers to celebrate one last time with a crowd that represented those who appreciated the...
A preliminary plat map of a 7.95-acre development along Hampton’s west edge was revealed Monday, showing 14 housing lots and either one or two commercial lots along Highway 34.

A preliminary plat map of a 7.95-acre development along Hampton’s west edge was revealed Monday, showing 14 housing lots and either one or two commercial lots along Highway 34.

Hampton making plans for westward annexation project

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Hampton Village Board members took a first look Monday night at a preliminary plat map of a residential/commercial development proposed for newly annexed property on the west edge of town.
A new year is almost here, but before we close the book for good on 2022 here is a look back at the events that made headlines on the local front. What follows is a week-by-week capsule summary of the top news stories from January through June 2022.

A new year is almost here, but before we close the book for good on 2022 here is a look back at the events that made headlines on the local front. What follows is a week-by-week capsule summary of the top news stories from January through June 2022.

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News Staff
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
'22 in review A new year is almost here, but before we close the book for good on 2022 here is a look back at the events that made headlines on the local front. What follows is a week-by-week capsule summary of the top news stories from January through June 2022. * Jan.
Hampton village leaders took the next step toward annexing property to the west for housing and commercial development Monday, then agreed to consider the possibility of floating a bond issue to cover part of the related infrastructure costs.

Hampton village leaders took the next step toward annexing property to the west for housing and commercial development Monday, then agreed to consider the possibility of floating a bond issue to cover part of the related infrastructure costs.

Annexation, sales tax discussed in Hampton

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Hampton village leaders took the next step toward annexing property to the west for housing and commercial development Monday, then agreed to consider the possibility of floating a bond issue to cover part of the related infrastructure costs.
Hampton’s Brayden Dose drives the lane between two Osceola defenders during the Hawks’ 64-47 loss to the Bulldogs at home Friday.

Hampton’s Brayden Dose drives the lane between two Osceola defenders during the Hawks’ 64-47 loss to the Bulldogs at home Friday.

Bulldogs bite Hampton at home

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Hampton’s boys basketball team has faced a different level of competition since the season began.  Two of its opponents have come from the D1 level and its third, Osceola Friday night, is still unbeaten.
Hampton students and ag teacher Joel Miller look on as the newest member of the Hawk Herd, Casper, walks near its mama in the pens behind the school.

Hampton students and ag teacher Joel Miller look on as the newest member of the Hawk Herd, Casper, walks near its mama in the pens behind the school.

Hawk Herd program continues to expand

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Hampton’s Hawk Beef program is moving right along, growing and continuing to feed students within the district, all while teaching others valuable lessons about life and livestock care. As the late fall and early winter months crept into Hamilton County, a new life was welcomed in the herd.
New Hampton basketball coach Dalton Miller runs through practice drills during preseason workouts earlier this month as the Hawks ready for the 2022-23 season, which opens Thursday.

New Hampton basketball coach Dalton Miller runs through practice drills during preseason workouts earlier this month as the Hawks ready for the 2022-23 season, which opens Thursday.

Dalton Miller brings energy to Hampton bench

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Dalton Miller called himself a “high-energy guy,” and he sure wasn’t kidding.  In a conversation at his desk in Hampton, the new Hawk boys basketball coach was leaned forward and intense, but in a good way.
These Hampton kindergarteners gave the Aurora News-Register an up-close scoop on Thanksgiving, what there is to eat, how it’s made and where to get it. They include, front row, from left: Holly H., Autumn J., Violet H. and Chance G. Middle row, from left: Gavin W., Cameron W., Eric D., Jayden W., Ryder S., Violet M. and Jackson B. Back row, from left: Leyton B., Ciji J., Reid O., Simon DLC., Elliott F., Liam F., Cooper K., Jackson W. and Bailey G.

These Hampton kindergarteners gave the Aurora News-Register an up-close scoop on Thanksgiving, what there is to eat, how it’s made and where to get it. They include, front row, from left: Holly H., Autumn J., Violet H. and Chance G. Middle row, from left: Gavin W., Cameron W., Eric D., Jayden W., Ryder S., Violet M. and Jackson B. Back row, from left: Leyton B., Ciji J., Reid O., Simon DLC., Elliott F., Liam F., Cooper K., Jackson W. and Bailey G.

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News Staff
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Hampton kindergartners talk turkey, Thanksgiving There comes a time in every reporter’s life when they go out in search of the facts -- especially when they’re related to food-forward holidays like Thanksgiving.
Aurora’s defense swarmed to the ball all night long in the Nov. 18 C1 semifinals against Boone Central, and will be put to the test Tuesday in the state championship game against Pierce at Memorial Stadium.

Aurora’s defense swarmed to the ball all night long in the Nov. 18 C1 semifinals against Boone Central, and will be put to the test Tuesday in the state championship game against Pierce at Memorial Stadium.

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News Staff
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Back to the finals (again) For the third year in a row and the fifth time since 2015, Aurora will play for a football state championship following a 40-19 win over Boone Central in the Class C1 semifinals.