Hampton Public Library Hosting Alzheimer’s Program on February 26th

The Hampton Public Library will host an Alzheimer’s disease presentation Wednesday, February 26th. Greg Woods, the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Program Coordinator for the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services will be the featured speaker
Mutschler, Mandy of Geneva – Service Pending
Funeral service for 39-year-old Mandy Mutschler of Geneva will be Friday, February 21st at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, rural Geneva. Visitation will be Thursday, February 20th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 18
Girls Basketball Playoffs
1A Region 5 Quarterfinals
Clarksville
@ Dunkerton – 7:00 p.m.
2A Region 4 Quarterfinals
Dike-New Hartford
@ Pocahontas Area – 7:00 p.m.
South Hardin
@ AGWSR – 6:40/7:00 p.m. (KLMJ)
2A Region 5 Quarterfinals
Alburnett
@ Grundy Center – 7:00 p.m.
2A Region 6 Quarterfinals
Belmond-Klemme
@ West Fork – 7:00 p.m.
2A Region 8 Quarterfinals
North Butler
@ Aplington-Parkersburg – 6:40/7:00 p.m. (The Wave)
Business meeting held by the Latimer City Council

Last week the Latimer City Council approved using up to 10-thousand dollars from the Park Reserve fund to take down the worst of about 20 dead trees between the two parks. The Latimer council approved a contract
Two resignations accepted by the H-R School Board

Monday night the Hubbard-Radcliffe School Board accepted the resignations of H-R Elementary Principal Brian Mangold and from South Hardin Middle School Principal Kevin Henrichs. The H-R board approved engaging Grundmeyer Leader Search to conduct full searches to
Frostbite can take place very quickly this week

Wind chills this week will be cold enough to cause frostbite on exposed skin in just a matter of minutes. Megan O’Brien is a PA with the Franklin Medical Center in Hampton. “So frostbite can occur, we
Ellsworth Students Dominate at 2025 Iowa PAS Conference

Ellsworth Community College students showcased their exceptional skills and knowledge at the 2025 Iowa Professional Ag Services (PAS) Conference held in Ankeny. 28 students and five faculty members from ECC’s Agriculture, Equine, and Conservation Technology programs participated
Governor Reynolds issues proclamation for ease of access to fuel for heating

Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a proclamation to ease restrictions for transportation of and access to heating and motor fuels. The proclamation is effective immediately and continues through 11:59 p.m. on February 28, 2025. The proclamation suspends
Hampton-Dumont School Board to hold a special meeting Wednesday

Wednesday the Hampton-Dumont School Board will hold a special meeting and will consider approval of the contract for the new superintendent Tim Felderman. The H-D board will also consider approval of a contract for the high school
Ubben, Richard of Dumont – Funeral Service February 22nd, 2025
Funeral service for 94-year-old Richard Ubben of Dumont will be Saturday, February 22nd at 11am at the Woodley Funeral Home in Dumont. Burial will be in the Dumont Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 9:30-11am at the