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Hampton native Jodi Jefferson retired from the Air Force in 2020 and quickly settled into her Omaha kitchen, where she now spends time baking specialty cakes and cupcakes.

Hampton native Jodi Jefferson retired from the Air Force in 2020 and quickly settled into her Omaha kitchen, where she now spends time baking specialty cakes and cupcakes.

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Busy Bee Baking Co. a recipe for Jefferson to give back

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Retiring from an Air Force career she loved in 2020 meant that Jodi Jefferson had to find a new focus in her life and she found it almost immediately in a warm and familiar place -- at home in her kitchen.
Hampton Booster Days 2021 is set for this weekend.

Hampton Booster Days 2021 is set for this weekend.

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Hampton ready to celebrate Booster Days ’21

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Hampton’s main street will be filled again in early June with the return of Booster Days. After a one-year recess caused by the pandemic, committee planners say they are excited to give the community an opportunity to celebrate, together, once again.
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High Plains, Hampton decide not to pursue sports coop

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Hampton School Board members reviewed plans to monitor and encourage participation in Hawk athletic programs Monday after learning that talks of a possible sports cooperative with High Plains have been discontinued, and also announced that the district saved more than $365,000 by refinancing...
Hampton’s gymnasium is converted into a badminton court three times a week as part of a new badminton club for students in the fifth through eighth grade. Participants compete Tuesdays and Thursdays after school and on Saturday mornings in a five-week spring season.

Hampton’s gymnasium is converted into a badminton court three times a week as part of a new badminton club for students in the fifth through eighth grade. Participants compete Tuesdays and Thursdays after school and on Saturday mornings in a five-week spring season.

Young Hawks get taste of badminton

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Growing up in Northern California Desiree Christenson enjoyed the sport of badminton, so much so that she continued playing on her high school team and later in college as a club sport.
HPC’s Trevor Carlstrom was a runner-up finisher in the long jump event at his home invite last week.

HPC’s Trevor Carlstrom was a runner-up finisher in the long jump event at his home invite last week.

Area tracksters compete at High Plains Invite last week

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
For the first time this season, the area trio of Giltner, Hampton and High Plains were all in action at the same place at the same time.  The Hornets, Hawks and Storm competed at the High Plains Invite hosted at Osceola’s track April 14 with several solid performances all around.
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Hampton Lutheran prepares for cash, carry plant sale

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
With warm weather on the horizon, many people are turning their thoughts to gardening and plants and Hampton Lutheran School is there to help. Though their pre-sales are done, the school will be offering cash and carry for plants on April 24 from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Hampton Auditorium.
Hampton village board members approved zoning updates and subdivision regulations Monday.

Hampton village board members approved zoning updates and subdivision regulations Monday.

Hampton board votes to allow tiny houses

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Hampton village board members approved zoning updates and subdivision regulations Monday, adding language to clarify how tiny homes and accessory dwellings will be handled if requests are made in the future.
Hampton FFA President Sarah Logue said she gained confidence and a broader perspective on all things agriculture during the four years she wore her familiar blue FFA jacket.

Hampton FFA President Sarah Logue said she gained confidence and a broader perspective on all things agriculture during the four years she wore her familiar blue FFA jacket.

Not all FFA presidents grew up on the farm

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Slipping on the familiar blue jacket gives Sarah Logue a boost of confidence she didn’t expect when she joined FFA as a freshman. The experience has changed her attitude, she admits, as well as her perspective on all things agriculture.
Senior Lexie Wolinski, front, leads a chant with help from cheer teammates Kennedy McCullough, left, and Kaylei Joseph.

Senior Lexie Wolinski, front, leads a chant with help from cheer teammates Kennedy McCullough, left, and Kaylei Joseph.

Hampton cheerleaders compete at state

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Saturday was showtime for a Hampton cheerleading squad anxious to perform in one of the year’s grand finale events.
Hampton senior Lexi Wolinski hustles the ball up court in transition, while Giltner senior Alice Wiles (left) follows the play.

Hampton senior Lexi Wolinski hustles the ball up court in transition, while Giltner senior Alice Wiles (left) follows the play.

Lady Hawks use pressure to overpower Hornets

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Hampton and Giltner squared off for a good old fashioned cross-county CRC showdown in the regular season finale Friday, with the visiting Lady Hawks claiming a 45-30 victory.