Hamilton County

Hamilton County Commissioners were back in action Monday after a week’s hiatus in recognition of the Juneteenth holiday. 

Hamilton County Commissioners were back in action Monday after a week’s hiatus in recognition of the Juneteenth holiday. 

Problem Solving Court updates Hamilton County

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Hamilton County Commissioners were back in action Monday after a week’s hiatus in recognition of the Juneteenth holiday.
The 2021-22 Hamilton County Leadership Tomorrow class celebrated its graduation May 31 and with it had the opportunity to present their findings on a topic of critical local interest.

The 2021-22 Hamilton County Leadership Tomorrow class celebrated its graduation May 31 and with it had the opportunity to present their findings on a topic of critical local interest.

Leadership class reports findings on daycare needs

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
The 2021-22 Hamilton County Leadership Tomorrow class celebrated its graduation May 31 and with it had the opportunity to present their findings on a topic of critical local interest.
During last year’s Can Care-A-Van Hampton firefighters and a total of 19 youth volunteers collected 3,355 pounds of food as part of a challenge between area fire departments working together to benefit the Hamilton County Food Pantry.

During last year’s Can Care-A-Van Hampton firefighters and a total of 19 youth volunteers collected 3,355 pounds of food as part of a challenge between area fire departments working together to benefit the Hamilton County Food Pantry.

Can Care-A-Van aims to collect 30,000 pounds of food June 7

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Back again for another year, the Hamilton County Food Pantry welcomes the 18th annual 10/11 Can Care-A-Van.  This event, sponsored by Black Hills Energy and JBS is set to collect a large amount of nonperishable goods from around the community to help those in need.
From left to right: Paul Johnson, Jen James, Mallory Johnson, Alex Hageman and Nick Lewis are the “core” team of volunteers standing next to the mural reading “Be Excellent to Each Other.”

From left to right: Paul Johnson, Jen James, Mallory Johnson, Alex Hageman and Nick Lewis are the “core” team of volunteers standing next to the mural reading “Be Excellent to Each Other.”

New and improved Youth Center readies for opening

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
The Hamilton County Youth Center, which is due to open on June 4, has undergone a lot of changes in the last month.
Hamilton County locals are invited to attend Memorial Day events throughout the area on Monday to honor veterans who died while enlisted in the United States military.

Hamilton County locals are invited to attend Memorial Day events throughout the area on Monday to honor veterans who died while enlisted in the United States military.

Hamilton County prepared for Memorial Day services

News Staff
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Hamilton County locals are invited to attend Memorial Day events throughout the area on Monday to honor veterans who died while enlisted in the United States military. The Aurora American Legion Post 42 and Aurora VFW Post 4993 will conduct services at five locations, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Last week’s primary election drew 44 percent voter turnout in Hamilton County with election officials reporting a smooth day of gathering and counting ballots.

Last week’s primary election drew 44 percent voter turnout in Hamilton County with election officials reporting a smooth day of gathering and counting ballots.

Primary draws 44 percent voter turnout

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Last week’s primary election drew 44 percent voter turnout in Hamilton County with election officials reporting a smooth day of gathering and counting ballots.
The following is a press release from the Hamilton County Sheriff's Department.

The following is a press release from the Hamilton County Sheriff's Department.

Hunting accident claims one

News Staff
Thursday, May 5, 2022
The following is a press release from the Hamilton County Sheriff's Department: On May 1 the Hamilton County Sheriff’s office was notified that a 17-year-old male had suffered a gunshot wound while hunting with friends, which occurred in southern Hamilton County.
Retired Air Force Colonel and president of Cause of America Shawn Smith delivers a speech on election security issues. His main suggested solution was a return to hand-ballots counted by the local precinct.

Retired Air Force Colonel and president of Cause of America Shawn Smith delivers a speech on election security issues. His main suggested solution was a return to hand-ballots counted by the local precinct.

Freedom rally reflects concern with voter integrity

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Organizers held the first-ever Hamilton County Freedom Rally at the fairgrounds Thursday, drawing a crowd estimated at more than 200 people who were concerned with electronic voting machines and other measures some have deemed “not secure” since the 2020 presidential election, instead wanting to...
After a large amount of background work from Hamilton County commissioners, a county COVID premium pay plan was approved by the group at Monday’s meeting.

After a large amount of background work from Hamilton County commissioners, a county COVID premium pay plan was approved by the group at Monday’s meeting.

County approves COVID premium pay plan

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
After a large amount of background work from Hamilton County commissioners, a county COVID premium pay plan was approved by the group at Monday’s meeting. The vote passed 3-2, with commissioners Roger Nunnenkamp and John Thomas voting no. After being provided approximately $1.