Bell’s Mill Park was established by Hamilton County officials on June 1, 1926, pursuant to a land-gift from Sarah “Aunt Jen” Bell (1842-1931). The land had been part of the Bell family home and mill…
Governor announces change to survivor benefits investment for foster care youth
By ROBIN OPSAHL Iowa Capital Dispatch Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Wednesday that Iowa will change how the state manages Social…
Hamilton County Farm Bureau hosts second annual Corgi Races
Submitted photo Nellie, center, the 2026 Hamilton County Farm Bureau Corgi Race champion, celebrates with from left Joel Edge, from…
American pickers seeking sites to film in Iowa
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Hamilton County Fair has something for everyone
The parking lot is full, the show arena lively with activity. It’s the first full day at the Hamilton County…
National Hire a Veteran Day is July 25.
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'Getting Old' is getting old
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The loving hand of discipline
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Editorials
Buffer Pilot Project just got better
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Business Briefs
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Fireflies and bats to be focus of conservation program tonight The Hamilton County Conservation program will be held tonight from 8:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. at the Briggs Woods barn shelter. This is at the third level of Briggs Woods County park. The program theme is “Chasing Fireflies, bat counts and glow games. To…
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Lifestyle Briefs
July conservation program to be held Wednesday night at Briggs Woods barn
The Hamilton County Conservation office will hold a program at the Briggs Woods barn shelter from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. called Chasing Fireflies, Bat Counts and Glow games. To register for the program, go to www.mycountyparks.com For more information, contact John Laird at 515-832-9570 or 297-0423, or email him at jlaird@hamiltoncounty.org
Hamilton County Conservation to host program on Wednesday
Blood Drive at Van Diest Medical Center Thursday
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Letters to Editor
Questions newspaper style
To the editor: I have subscribed to and read the Freeman Journal for over 50 years. I have enjoyed reading the local news and various articles in the paper. Recently, the font type changed and is so small that I have trouble reading it. It is especially bad under the photos. Why
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Obituaries
Suzanne Johnston
Visitation is 12:45 PM-1:45 PM on Tuesday, July 28, at Asbury United Methodist Church, followed by the memorial service at 2:00 PM. Boman Funeral Home (www.bomanfh.com)