Area youths with disabilities will have the opportunity to step into the show ring at the Webster County Fair this year as part of the Bacon Buddies program. Bacon Buddies is a program through the Iowa Pork Producers Association which provides an opportunity for youth with disabilities, ...

WEBSTER CITYY — Authorities in Webster City identified the two people whose deaths were discovered on Monday. They are Ashley Harbert, 30, and Ryan Myers, 28, both of Webster City. “The cause of death for both individuals remain(s) pending, awaiting autopsy results from the Iowa Office ...

Around the area LAKE VIEW — Stone Pier Summer Concert series presents The Lowdown Drifters and Myron Elkins at 5 p.m. SATURDAY at Black Hawk Lake. There is no admission charge. Concertgoers are allowed to bring food and beverages to the picnic-style performances, food is available for sale ...

WHITTEMORE — A Kossuth County man died while shooting off fireworks. According to the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office, Patrick Prentice, 33, was holding a launcher tube while lighting fireworks Tuesday night. The Kossuth County Law Enforcement Center received a 911 call at 9:10 p.m. ...

As Independence Day approaches, local leaders are reminding residents to enjoy fireworks legally and responsibly. Within the Fort Dodge city limits, fireworks are allowed today through Thursday between the hours of 5 and 10 p.m. and on Friday from 5 to 11 p.m.. Fireworks are only allowed ...

The Webster County Supervisors hired a new deputy assessor Tuesday. Josh Pyle, who has previously served as a field appraiser for Webster County, was approved by the supervisors as deputy assessor. The recommendation for Pyle’s hiring was made by Webster County Assessor Angie Vinson. ...