Algona airport receives grant
ALGONA — The Algona Municipal Airport also recently received a federal aviation grant. It received $360,000. That money will pay for new vehicles and attachments for snow removal operations.
St. Paul to have kindergarten roundup
St. Paul Lutheran Church and School will hold kindergarten roundup at 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the school, 1217 Fourth Ave. S. All parents of children who will be 5 by Sept. 15 are invited to learn more about St. Paul Kindergarten roundup will include a presentation by the principal, a tour of the school, a fun activity, and a photo opportunity. Food will be provided by the Parent Teacher Booster organization. For more information, call 515-955-7208 or visit stpaulschoolfd.org.
Churdan woman killed in crash
SIOUX CITY — A Churdan woman was killed in a crash in Sioux City Wednesday afternoon, not long after state troopers gave up their pursuit of her vehicle. The Iowa State Patrol identified her as Melissa Thede, 40. Another driver involved in the crash, 29-year-old Hector Alvarez Collazo, of Sioux City, suffered what troopers described as minor injuries and was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital in Sioux City. The State Patrol reported that Thede was spotted speeding and driving erratically in a 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser. Troopers attempted to stop her and the pursuit continued ...
Webster County Democrats elect new co-chairs
During a recent Central Committee meeting, the Webster County Democrats elected Claudia Koch and Amber Rouse as the new WCD co-chairs by a majority vote. In addition, the WCD voted to keep the current slate of party officers, including re-electing Nedra Conrad as treasurer, Lorie Spanjers as secretary, and Demarcus Carter as diversity, equity, and inclusion chair.
Stormwater webinar planned
Becoming an Urban Water Steward Webinar to be presented at the Webster County Extension Office Feb. 1. Learn how your city impacts lakes and streams. Bree Marmur shares a variety of stormwater solutions to improve water quality and reduce flooding. Viewing of the webinar will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 1 at the Webster County Extension Office, 822 Central Ave., Fort Dodge, (Wells Fargo Building). Have questions? Contact the Webster County Extension Office at 515-576-2119. No registration needed.
Schuster promoted in FD Fire Department
Fort Dodge firefighter Devon Schuster has been promoted to lieutenant to fill a vacancy. He is a Fort Dodge native. He has been a city firefighter since September 2016. He has the following professional certifications: Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Fire Officer I, Fire Instructor, Critical Care Paramedic and Hazardous Materials Technician.