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Hooper man offers many a wave and a smile

Last updated Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - 6:20am

HOOPER — There was a time when everyone who lived here waved at passers-by because everyone, it seemed, was a friend or a relative.

That close small-town association isn’t true anymore. The city has grown by 1,000 percent in one man’s lifetime. But that man doesn’t want to forget his roots.

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This is a composite illustration/photo of the memorial that will be built in Hooper in honor of former and current city residents who have served in the military. (Courtesy image)

New Hooper military memorial to be built after 5 years of effort

Charles F. Trentelman Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, March 2, 2012 - 11:53pm

HOOPER — It started when Bette Wilson couldn’t find her neighbors’ names on the city’s war memorial in Hooper Park, and it will end July 4 with the dedication of a new memorial. The dedication ends four years of hard work by Wilson and others in the small community.

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Hooper's government has many firsts in 2012

Anita Kersey Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, January 13, 2012 - 11:34pm

HOOPER -- January ushers in a new beginning for the city, which now has a new form of government, a new mayor and two new council members.

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Hooper's growth a concern for council hopefuls

Anita Kersey Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, October 17, 2011 - 10:28pm

HOOPER -- Keeping Hooper a "great place to live" with its country lifestyle and atmosphere while growing at an inevitable and steady pace is the main issue and challenge for four candidates running for the at-large city council seat.

Competing for those seats are Richard Hull, Kyle Cooke, Shawn Beus and Vickie Fowers.

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Hooper mayoral candidates tout wise planning, budgeting

Anita Kersey Standard-Examiner

Last updated Sunday, October 16, 2011 - 10:48pm

HOOPER -- Concerns about the fast-paced growth of the small farmland community of Hooper has two candidates competing for the mayor's seat being vacated by Glenn Barrow, who has held the position for two consecutive four-year terms.

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Hooper council briefed on CDBG grant process

Anita Kersey Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, October 14, 2011 - 11:03pm

HOOPER -- City engineer Tracy Allen briefed the city council about the possibility of applying for a Community Development Block Grant.

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Hooper discusses surplus land disposal

Anita Kersey Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, September 10, 2011 - 10:55pm

HOOPER -- The city council recently read a proposal concerning the disposal of surplus property that are slivers or parcels of land owned by the city but that abut some citizen's property.

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Competitors in the dog race release their dogs during Hooper Tomato Days on Monday.

Let 'em loose! Hooper Tomato Days dog race draws crowd

Jasen Asay Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, September 5, 2011 - 11:10pm

HOOPER -- When Lily, a 2-year-old white shorkie, sprinted in front of the rest of the dogs, Megan Hayden was a bit surprised.

"She doesn't really run much," said Hayden, 14, of Roy. "She's really a lazy dog."

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Seven seeking office in Hooper

Michael McFall Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, August 29, 2011 - 11:44pm

HOOPER -- As Hooper transitions from its rural roots to a fledgling city, the seven men and women vying for spots on its city council each want a hand in steering that growth.

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Hooper turns 10 with gala celebration

JaNae Francis, Standard-Examiner staff

Last updated Friday, November 12, 2010 - 10:12pm

HOOPER -- Hooper residents will hold a free communitywide open house celebration to commemorate their 10-year anniversary as a city from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 30.

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