Republican Chris McGowan won election to the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday and this weekend he will be in the nation’s Capitol, learning the ins and outs of being a member of Congress. McGowan, of Sioux City, was elected to represent the Fourth Congressional District, which ...
People with disabilities in Webster County who receive hourly support from One Vision will face a change in services in early February 2027, when the nonprofit ends its hourly support and internal nursing programs because of what officials describe as inadequate Medicaid reimbursements. The ...
Iowa Central Community College has named Brandon Bush as the new executive director of advancement responsible for overseeing the college’s Foundation and Alumni Office. Bush brings many years of experience at Iowa Central, most recently serving as assistant director of student ...
O’Goodies Irish Pub in downtown Fort Dodge will be getting some upgrades, thanks to a newly awarded state grant. On Thursday, Main Street Iowa announced a $100,000 grant for the bar located at 16 N. Seventh St. The state agency said the money will be used for rehabilitation and expansion ...
Around the area CLARION — Heartland Museum’s Craft Fair, will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. SATURDAY at the Heartland Museum,119 Ninth St. S.W., Clarion. CLARION — Clarion Holiday Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. SATURDAY in Clarion. Spend the day discovering unique gifts, ...
A Fort Dodge man was arrested after a Wednesday night vehicle chase in which speeds exceeded 100 mph. The chase ended when the man crashed his car into a garage on Third Avenue North and attempted to run away. Jeremy D. McCorley, 37, of 1001 10th Ave. S.W., was arrested by the Iowa State Patrol and charged with eluding and speeding over 25 mph over the speed limit. According to the criminal complaint filed against McCorley, troopers stopped his 2026 Mazda on U.S. Highway 20 in Webster County for a traffic violation. He raced away from the traffic stop, troopers reported.The pursuit ...
