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Preparedness to be stressed during Severe Weather Awareness Week

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People in Webster County may think that the current snowy weather is lousy, but much worse conditions are always possible. That’s why Severe Weather Awareness Week is being observed statewide beginning Monday and continuing through Friday. “While Iowa is no stranger to severe weather, ...

County candidate lineup is set

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Two Republicans will be competing in the June primary election for the chance to oppose Democratic Webster County Supervisor Mark Campbell. And two political newcomers are vying to replace Webster County Auditor Doreen Pliner, a Democrat who is retiring after two terms. This year, voters ...

Montgomery launches bid for supervisor seat

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Nathan Montgomery is emphasizing rural areas as he campaigns for the Webster County Board of Supervisors. “The big driver for me is that the focus becomes Fort Dodge in a lot of things,” the Republican from Burnside said. ”We have to collaborate and I have nothing against Fort Dodge but ...

Cochrane vows to stand up for rural areas

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John Cochrane decided to run for a seat on the Webster County Board of Supervisors to fight what he sees as an attack on the rural way of life by big urban areas. “There is overall an attack on rural culture and the best place to stand up for rural culture and fight against that attack is ...