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UP FRONT HPL Book and Bake Sale Friends of the Hampton Public Library and Hampton Rotary will hold a book and bake sale on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., at the Hampton Public Library. The books will be available for a free will donation. The bake sale items will be priced. This year you already know that the library needs your help more than ever.
NEWS Grand Marshal, Shirley Brady
Three local 4-H members dance at Iowa State Fair Monica Vela Lopez, Luis Mota and Jazmin Aragon performed two traditional Mexican folkloric dances in full traditional costume at the Iowa State Fair. Page 10
NEIGHBORS Governor’s Charity Steer Show sets new sale record Records were broken at the 34th annual Governor’s Charity Steer Show, which raised over $244,000 for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa on Aug. 13 Page 12-13
The trial of Ronald “Lee” Rand began on Monday at the Mitchell County Courthouse. Rand is accused of first degree murder after allegedly killing his girlfriend last December. TRAVIS FISCHER/HAMPTON CHRONICLE
Rand trial begins in Mitchell County BY TRAVIS FISCHER The trial of Ronald “Lee” Rand began at the Mitchell County Courthouse in Osage on Monday, Aug. 22. Rand, 61, of Hampton was charged with first degree murder after allegedly killing his girlfriend, Michelle Key, 51, of Waterloo on Dec. 13, 2015. Rand has pled not guilty to the charge. Prosecuting the case is District Attorney Coleman McAllister with the Iowa Attorney General’s Office and Franklin County Attorney Brent Symens. Defending Rand is State Public Defenders Susan Flander and Parker Thirnbeck. Proceeded over by Judge DeDra Schroeder,
the trial’s first day was dedicated exclusively to jury selection. McAllister and Thirnbeck spent the morning and afternoon explaining the responsibilities of a juror and asking questions to the jury candidates to determine who will be selected. “The defendant, Mr. Rand, is presumed innocent up until such time as the state, that’s me and Mr. Symens, can establish his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt,” said McAllister. “We all understand, as we sit here this morning, that it’s your job as jurors to be fair and impartial to Mr. Rand.”
We all understand, as we sit here this morning, that it’s your job as jurors to be fair and impartial to Mr. Rand.
See RAND TRIAL: Page 3
— COLEMAN MCALLISTER, District Attorney
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Sheffield celebrates People in the Park See more photos from the event on Page 2 The rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of the Sheffield community this weekend as they celebrated their annual People in the Park event. The festivities kicked off with an omelet breakfast at the West Fork lunchroom provided by the Sheffield Library Foundation. Following that, garden tractors were put out to show their stuff outside the school’s athletic complex. With dark skies overhead, it literally rained on the parade for a few minutes, but the show went on as a variety of businesses, organizations, and local personalities made their way through the streets. Following the parade, the fun at the park really began, starting with the awarding of local dignitaries. Grand Marshal Shirley Brady was honored for her role in the parade, John and Meta Lage were recognized for being Outstanding Citizens, and Marilyn Sheahan received the CC Gilman Award for her contributions to the community. See PEOPLE IN THE PARK: Page 2
Hampton council continues street work plans DEADLINES Legal Notices ....Wednesday, 5 p.m. Submitted News ...Thursday, 5 p.m. Newspaper Ads, Inserts..Friday, Noon Classi¿ed Ads .......Monday, 10 a.m. Obituaries ................ Monday, Noon Coverage Request.. 24 Hour Notice
OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 8 a.m. ʊ 5 p.m. 9 2nd Ave NW Ɣ Hampton, IA 50441
LOCAL: 641–456–2585 TOLL-FREE: 1–800–558–1244 FAX: 641–456–2587
ABOVE: American Legion Post 183 disposed of 489 American flags on Wednesday, Aug. 17 during their annual flag burning ceremony at the Franklin County Fairgrounds. RIGHT: Jim Zacharias stands at attention as Joe Paullus lights the flags for the American Legion’s annual flag burning ceremony. TRAVIS FISCHER/HAMPTON CHRONICLE
AUGUST 26 & 27 BAND SHELL PARK - HAMPTON, IA
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BY TRAVIS FISCHER The Hampton City Council discussed fire trucks, streets, and storage units during their workshop meeting on Monday, Aug. 22. The meeting began with Tom Madden of SEH going over a series of change orders for the waste water treatment facility project. The change orders account for work done on the project that happened outside the scope of the original plans, sometimes due to changing circumstances or simple oversights. The cost of the change orders comes to about 2.5 percent of the project’s total cost, which amounts to half of the city’s contingency budget. See COUNCIL: Page 3
FRIDAY, AUGUST 26: 5–8pm Food Vendors • 5:30pm Sidewalk Chalk Contest
6pm Car Cruise • 8pm Movie in the Park: “Cars” SATURDAY, AUGUST 27: 9am–Noon Car Show Registration • 11am–8pm Food Vendors 11:30am–3:30pm The White Sidewalls Rock ‘n Roll Revue • Noon–8pm Games & Inflatables $10 WRISTBAND • Noon–3:30pm Summerfest Car Show • 12:15pm Lil’ Mr. Greaser & Lil’ Miss Pink Lady Contest • 1–2:30pm KLMJ Tractor Parade • 5–7pm Lip Sync Battle
Thank you to our sponsors! The hard working families of Midwest Meter and MID:COM; Franklin County Tourism; J-T Machine & Tool Company; Franklin General Hospital; Th TThe Garage Tavern; B&C Kitchen; First Security Bank; Seabee, A Ligon Company; MidAmerican Energy Company; Abbott Realty; First Bank Hampton; United Bank & Trust Co.; Koerner-Whipple Pharmacies, Inc.; Dumont Telephone Company; Pralle’s Wash City; Principal Builders, Inc.