Hampton to Lift Burn Ban for November

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Hampton City Manager Ron Dunt announced that the city’s burn ban will be lifted from November 1st through November 30th.  During this time, burning will be allowed only between 12:00 p.m. (noon) and darkness, defined as the

Gas Prices Down a Cent Statewide; Diesel Up 12 Cents

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Iowa drivers are seeing a small dip in gasoline prices this week. According to AAA, regular unleaded is averaging $2.80 per gallon statewide which is down one cent from last week and 11 cents lower than this

City of Dumont Announces Temporary Polling Site Change

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As the city and school elections approach Nov. 4, the City of Dumont is notifying residents about a temporary change in their polling location. The American Legion Hall, the community’s usual polling site, will not be accessible

Wednesday, October 29

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2A Region 2 Final

#15 (2A) Treynor – 0

Vs. #2 (2A) Dike-New Hartford – 3 (25-19, 25-12, 25-22)

@ Ankeny



2A Region 4 Final

#14 (2A) Woodward-Granger – 1

Vs. #4 (2A) Grundy Center – 3 (25-27, 25-10, 25-19, 25-15)

@ Roland-Story



2A Region 7 Final

#9 (2A) Aplington-Parkersburg – 3 (21-25, 25-21, 22-25, 25-11, 17-15)

Vs. #7 (2A) Riverside – 2

@ Waukee Northwest

New Protective Vest Helps Keep Franklin County K-9 Skye Safe

Franklin County Deputy Sheriff Chase Weinandy poses with K9 Skye at National Night Out in Hampton 8/5/2025

Recently, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office received a donated vest from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. for its police dog, Skye. The ballistic and stab-protective vest will help keep Skye safe while performing patrol duties. Deputy Weinandy