Workforce

Teachers from Hampton, Giltner, High Plains and Aurora school districts who had been in place for 20 or more years were celebrated in this year's ANR Workforce tribute.

Teachers from Hampton, Giltner, High Plains and Aurora school districts who had been in place for 20 or more years were celebrated in this year's ANR Workforce tribute.

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News Staff
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
The Art of Teaching This week’s edition includes the News-Register’s annual workforce recognition special section, which this year shines the spotlight on area educators who have been with their respective school districts for 20 or more years.
Hampton Housing Solutions is building this three-bedroom home on 4th Street, utilizing a Rural Workforce Housing Grant awarded to Hamilton County in 2021.

Hampton Housing Solutions is building this three-bedroom home on 4th Street, utilizing a Rural Workforce Housing Grant awarded to Hamilton County in 2021.

Hampton housing project taps into rural workforce grant

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
A $1 million Rural Workforce Housing Grant awarded to Hamilton County last year is having an impact in Hampton, where a new single-family dwelling is in the final phases of construction.
A familiar sight across a good portion of Hamilton County are pivots down for the count, for the foreseeable future. This group is sitting, detached, off to the side of a field outside of Hampton. They are likely awaiting repairs that could come any time in the next few months. This has affected some producers decision making process post-hail.

A familiar sight across a good portion of Hamilton County are pivots down for the count, for the foreseeable future. This group is sitting, detached, off to the side of a field outside of Hampton. They are likely awaiting repairs that could come any time in the next few months. This has affected some producers decision making process post-hail.

Decision time long gone for hail-out crop

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
The past few hail storms have taken a noticeable toll on local producers and residents alike. While those not watching their crops checked for dents in cars and holes in siding, farmers like Mitch Oswald have been making big decisions in a short window.
Mark Janzen, a mill room operator at Grain Place Foods, is shown making organic bird food at the plant near Marquette.

Mark Janzen, a mill room operator at Grain Place Foods, is shown making organic bird food at the plant near Marquette.

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News Staff
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Shortage puts premium on quality workers Hamilton County has prided itself for decades on its quality workforce and strong work ethic, which were more important than ever this past year with all the uncertainties in the midst of a pandemic.
Laurie Pfeifer stands outside of one of the homes Thomas Realty & Auction has for sale. During the initial closures due to the pandemic, the local real estate firm utilized digital services to meet with clients and showcase houses.

Laurie Pfeifer stands outside of one of the homes Thomas Realty & Auction has for sale. During the initial closures due to the pandemic, the local real estate firm utilized digital services to meet with clients and showcase houses.

Real estate goes virtual during pandemic

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Buying a home is a common milestone in many people’s lives and while the ongoing pandemic shut down or slowed various aspects of daily life, the local housing market didn’t skip a beat.