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Jeffery L. Hilpipre

Jeffery L. Hilpipre, 61, passed away Wednesday, January 4th, at Van Diest Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Jeffery L. Hilpipre, the son of Glen and Patricia Hilpipre, was born on July 7, 1961, in Webster City. He was employed by Lamperts Lumber in Webster City for the past 16 years. Jeffery had a love of the outdoors. Riding his four-wheeler on the frozen Boone River, riding his Honda motorcycle, and taking a dip in his swimming pool, brought a smile to his face. Jeffery was a handy man that could build anything, sweat a copper pipe, install cupboards, install ...

For Auld Lang Syne

I can still see the cards shuffling across the table. It’s a spirited game of 500. Bowls of popcorn, a glass of Pepsi, and probably a few cans of beer complete the table. The adults at the table are waiting for Guy Lombardo to come on with "Auld Lang Syne." There are 10 kids or more tearing ...

If you want to know more about the Hamilton County Treasurer’s race, read today’s paper.

In today’s Daily Freeman-Journal you will find biographies of the three candidates seeking the position of Hamilton County Treasurer. In addition to their brief biographies, you will also find questions and answers crafted specifically for this office. Why all the attention? Well, for one, it’s the only locally contested race in the upcoming November election. And, two, our governor, Kim Reynolds, began her political career as a county treasurer. Whether you agree with our governor or not, it should be sufficient for voters to understand that even the office of county ...

This is what love can do.

This is what love looks like. The blue of Sunday’s sky blessing the afternoon in vibrant contrast to the trees of Brewer Creek Park that embrace the sculpture honoring the memory of Kent Harfst. Kent, we would rather have you. But to remember you, to trigger that recall of the great ...

There is a very real privilege in serving a community.

There is a very real privilege in serving a community. In doing good. When we bring our hearts to a task, focusing on the best intentions, we improve our lives and the lives of the people we touch. This, my friends, is a manifestation of love. But you know that. What you may not know is that three years ago, when we lost Kent Harfst and this community’s heart was so broken, a handful of people decided one way to honor him was to commission a sculpture in his memory. Of course, I am talking about Arts R Alive and, disclosure, I am a member of that organization. So is ...

Why not share the gift of education?

Rick Young is passionate about getting Hamilton County’s kids on the right track, right off. But he needs some help. As you may have read, the Financial Literacy Council of Greater Hamilton County, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, has in mind a task that will help kids, beginning at kindergarten age, stow away a nest egg for their post-secondary education. The goal is to inspire hope in each child that a post-secondary education is within their grasp. The program is intended for all Hamilton County children, with parental approval. Seed money for each student who enrolls in the program will ...