Hamilton County

Members of the Courthouse 125th Anniversary Committee pictured with an old window from the courthouse etched with a special logo include, from left: Karen Bamesberger, Becky Richter, Nancy Thomas, Tina and Bill Anderson. Not pictured are Scott Stuhr and Nancy Salmon

Members of the Courthouse 125th Anniversary Committee pictured with an old window from the courthouse etched with a special logo include, from left: Karen Bamesberger, Becky Richter, Nancy Thomas, Tina and Bill Anderson. Not pictured are Scott Stuhr and Nancy Salmon

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Courthouse 125 celebration plans coming together

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
A celebration initially planned for 2020 is back on track and gaining momentum as the community prepares to honor the 125th anniversary and history of the iconic Hamilton County Courthouse.
Commissioners signed a proclamation against the 30 by 30 executive order Monday.

Commissioners signed a proclamation against the 30 by 30 executive order Monday.

Proclamation against 30x30 order signed by county board

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
One of two proclamations on the agenda for the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting Monday was a proclamation against the Biden Administration’s 30 by 30 executive order.
The Hamilton County Growers Association had a great year despite the challenges of COVID-19.

The Hamilton County Growers Association had a great year despite the challenges of COVID-19.

Hamilton County Corn Growers look to the future

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
With 2020 in the books and the spring of 2021 fully underway, Mike Bergen, president of the Hamilton County Corn Growers Association, took a moment to reflect on what they have accomplished during the previous year and what the future holds for the organization.
Following up on discussion held last week, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners revisited the topic of upcoming or possible courthouse upgrades during Monday’s weekly meeting.

Following up on discussion held last week, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners revisited the topic of upcoming or possible courthouse upgrades during Monday’s weekly meeting.

County talks courthouse update, carpet costs

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Following up on discussion held last week, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners revisited the topic of upcoming or possible courthouse upgrades during Monday’s weekly meeting.
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Sheriff Kirk Handrup announces retirement

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Hamilton County Sheriff Kirk Handrup announced his quickly approaching retirement from law enforcement during Monday’s Hamilton County Board of Commissioners’ meeting.  This came as a shock to the commissioners.  “Good morning,” he began. “Today, I’m announcing my retirement.
Kirt Smith provided the county another COVID-19 update Monday.

Kirt Smith provided the county another COVID-19 update Monday.

County hears good news on COVID front

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Monday’s Hamilton County Board meeting saw three of the five commissioners joining via Zoom, with the remainder of the usual meeting attendees at the courthouse.  First up on the agenda was another COVID-19 update provided by Hamilton County Emergency Manager Kirt Smith.
Another successful harvest season has wrapped up across Hamilton County.

Another successful harvest season has wrapped up across Hamilton County.

Area farmers reflect on another harvest in the books

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
As winter approaches and temperatures drop, area farmers can be found with empty fields and their tractors put up for the season. This gives them a chance to reflect on how 20202 harvest went in Hamilton County.
The coronavirus continues to spread in Hamilton County.

The coronavirus continues to spread in Hamilton County.

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‘They’re begging us’ for COVID help

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Hamilton County Emergency Manager Kirt Smith didn’t have great news when giving county commissioners another COVID-19 update during Monday’s weekly meeting.  Cases are ramping up again, much as predicted.  “As you know things are kind of looking worse,” Smith began.
The caption below this original photo reads ‘A.J. McConaughey and family first custodian of the Hamilton County Poor Farm, Section 22, Orville Precinct 1884-1892.’ Those pictured are, from left: B. E. McConaughey, A. J. McConaughey, May (Mrs. May Fowler) McConaughey, Mrs. A. J. (Drussila) McConaughey and Ora T. McConaughey. Mr. James Bird is in the wagon on the left.

The caption below this original photo reads ‘A.J. McConaughey and family first custodian of the Hamilton County Poor Farm, Section 22, Orville Precinct 1884-1892.’ Those pictured are, from left: B. E. McConaughey, A. J. McConaughey, May (Mrs. May Fowler) McConaughey, Mrs. A. J. (Drussila) McConaughey and Ora T. McConaughey. Mr. James Bird is in the wagon on the left.

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Documents at Plainsman paint picture of County Poor Farm

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Another Hamilton County historical location has a plethora of information on file at the Plainsman Museum, and though it may not physically exist anymore, is remembered in writing by pioneers of the past.