HAMPTON, IOWA - Ideal small town living - Progressive business environment

Hampton is proud to serve as the County Seat of Franklin County. This modern community prides itself on a genuine quality lifestyle, progressive business environment and friendly people.

City Committees. City Government . Community Improvement . Education . Garbage & Recycling. Healthcare

Population: 4,218

Government: Mayor and 6 member City Council

City Council meeting are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month in the City Council Chambers starting at 5:30 pm. Council Chambers are found at 122 1st Ave. NW on the west side of the building.

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City Committees:

Finance & Personnel - Meets the 1st Monday of each month at 5:30 pm in Council Chambers. This committee addresses issues concerning the city finances, personnel, legal and city government. Typically contracts, agreements, litigation and general policy matters are assigned to this committee.

Committee members are Craig Eckhardt, Steve Harms and Karen Schmidt.

City Services - Meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm in Council Chambers. This committee deals with issues concerning public safety, fire protection, emergency management, law enforcement, utilities, planning, recreation, library and swimming pool.

Committee members are Patrick Palmer, Craig Eckhardt and Karen Schmidt.

Public Assets - Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm in Council Chambers. This group addresses issues regarding maintenance and use of parking lots, public parks, streest and buildings, landfill, solid waste, composting and the municipal airport.

Committee members are Bill Hodge, Patrick Palmer and Chad Hanson.

Mayoral Listening Post - is offered to the public at 12:00 noon on the Thursday prior to a regularly scheduled council meeting. The Post is held in the Council Chambers.

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D & L Sanitation customers
Residential pickup:
Business pickup:
Phone: 641-892-4483
PO Box 556
Sheffield, IA 50475

Bell Recycling Sanitation
Residential pickuip: Tuesday evenings after 4pm
Phone: 515-689-4822
Box 128
Belmond, IA 50421

Newsprint Collection
Curbside: Second Saturday of each month
Collection Site: Fareway Stores, Inc. 309 Central Avenue We. Hampton.
Bundle or place newspapers in brown paper bags. Do not use plastic bags.

Recycling days:
Waste Management Customers:
Residential recycling: Wednesdays & Thursdays. Will pick up glass, plastics, tin & aluminum, cardboard, newspring, according to Hampton guidelines on these days.
Business recycling: Mondays, Tuesdays or Thursdays

Bell Recycling Customers:
Residential recycling: Tuesday evenings after 4pm. Will pick up glass, plastics, tin & aluminum, cardboard, newspring, paper and yard waster according to Hampton guidelines on these days.

Compost, Yard Waste & Brush Site:
Take Olive Avenue north of Highway 3. Cross the railroad tracks and the site is on the east side of road.
Monday 2:00 - 6:30 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday 2:00 - 6:30 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
The compost site is closed during the winter months.

City of Hampton Recycling Guidelines: Requires free Adobe reader.

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Schools: Hampton-Dumont School District provides excellent K - 12th grade education.

Healthcare: Affiliated with the Mercy Health Network of North Iowa, the Franklin General Hospital provides a full continum of primary healthcare services

Map of Hampton, Iowa

Lat/Lon: 42°44'35" North, 93°12'28" West (42.743164, -93.207872)GR1.

Hampton Economic Development - Franklin County Development is proud to serve as the development arm for the City of Hampton. Please contact us for city-specific assets and incentives.

Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce - community events and information on churches, civic organizations, Hampton Chamber members, shopping, dining, lodging and schools

Hampton Main Street Program - downtown brick and mortar project plus community events.

Convention & Tourism - recreation, events and fun things to do in and around Hampton.

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E-mail: City of Hampton or Hampton Economic Development