Nutritionists agree the body can get from food everything it needs to stay healthy. » Full Story

Although nutritionists like to see people get necessary vitamins and minerals from the foods they eat, supplements — vitamins and minerals — are available to help. » Full Story

Organizers are hoping to breach barriers by bringing families, neighbors and safety agencies together during the annual National Night Out and Back-to-School Bash on Aug. 5. » Full Story

Open class garden and flower shows were part of the Webster County Fair on July 12 in the exhibition building at the fairgrounds. » Full Story

The first “What Color Do You Bleed?” gift will be available at the AAA blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the bloodmobile parked at the Crossroads Mall. » Full Story

Kids come home from summer camp with more than macaroni art, bug bites and a tan. » Full Story

A mystery, “The Diary of Cord House” by Fort Dodge author Loretta Bender was originally going to be set in upstate New York. » Full Story

With gas prices rising and the costs of flying adding up, this summer just might be an opportune time to spend a few vacation hours revisiting some local spots of interest. » Full Story

CLARE — By the time former Clare resident Kevin Prochaska leaves at the end of this week, he’ll likely need a splint on his writing hand. » Full Story

WEBSTER CITY — Flower Show results are provided for ‘‘The Tales of Peter Rabbit,’’ the 2008 Miniature Flower Show held June 28 at the Hamilton County Iowa State University Extension office in Webster » Full Story