Editor's note: This feature first ran in a special Farm News publication called Barns of Iowa, published Nov. 28, 2025. KAMRAR — “I wish this old barn could talk,” said Wayne Blue of the barn on the home farm where he has lived most of his life. That old barn would indeed have some ...

The Fort Dodge City Council will consider a second agreement with Webster County for receipt of money from the emergency medical essential service tax. The council will meet at 6 p.m. today in the Municipal Building, 819 First Ave. S. The council approved an initial agreement on Feb. ...

Travis Balt has been named the new middle and high school vocal music director at St. Edmond Catholic School for the 2026-27 year. Balt is currently the high school vocal music teach at MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District in Orange City, along with serving as co-director of the fall ...

Webster County 911 Dispatcher Josi Pahl was working a night shift in February when she got a call for medical help. The voice on the phone sounded very young — and very poised. Alivia Anderson, an 8-year-old second grader, was on the phone calling for help because her mother was ...