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A special day to shine

For Ada Kelley, there are many things that make Special Olympics competition days worth looking forward to. “I like just being able to bowl and getting a medal,” said Kelley, a veteran Special Olympics competitor from Southeast Valley. “I like my family to come and watch me.” Kelley ...

Rain, rain, go away

The ninth hole at Oak Park Golf Course in Dayton was more ready for kayakers Thursday than it was for finishing a round of golf. According to a rain gauge on the course, the area received more than 3.5 inches of rain in just a couple of hours Thursday morning. According to Webster County ...

Cruise to the Woods is Sunday

The annual car show that begins with caravans of classic vehicles rolling through the Iowa countryside before arriving in Webster County will be held Sunday. It is called Cruise to the Woods and is being held for the 43rd time this year. The show will be held at Lizard Creek Ranch west of ...

Go and Do: Oct. 2, 2026

Around the area ROCKWELL CITY ä A dance will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. SATURDAY at the Calhoun County Museum, 150 High St., Rockwell City. The Al Welsh Orchestra will be providing music for the dance. The cost is a freewill donation. TWIN LAKES ä Pumpkinfest is being held SATURDAY ...

Double whammy

At a time of the year when Iowa farmers want to maximize their time in the fields harvesting corn and soybeans, they are instead having to endure one rainy day after another. And when they eventually get into the fields, they will have to contend with diesel fuel prices that are about $3 a ...

Hamilton County Food for Neighbors Challenge begins Thursday

Enhance Hamilton County Foundation is inviting the community to come together once again to support local food access through the Hamilton County Food for Neighbors Challenge, running Thursday through Oct. 31. The annual effort, formerly known as the Food Pantry Challenge, has been expanded this year to reflect a broader understanding of food access across Hamilton County. In addition to supporting local food pantries, the challenge now also includes prepared-meal programs that help meet food needs in different ways. The first $20,000 donated during the challenge will be matched ...