The Webster County Jail is so small that sometimes an inmate has to be released to make room for another inmate. And the Law Enforcement Center at 702 First Ave. S. that the jail is located in has constant problems. The basement locker rooms flood. The fire alarm goes off for no reason. ...

For Julia Hatcher, the best part of her school day is the lightbulb moment. When teaching a student, they finally understand a task or problem and their face lights up — that’s the reward of teaching for 32 years. “Being around the kids when they understand something is very ...

Justin and Zach Wallace grew up in the dirt. Not playing in it, but riding it. The brothers were on motorcycles before they knew how to ride. “I was two and a half years old when I got on a PW50,” Justin said. “I was out there riding with training wheels on. “I always heard ...

SOMERS — Concerned about nitrates in the drinking water? Worried about Iowa’s rising cancer rates? Learn how agriculture, soil health and conservation are big parts of the solution. The Somers Public Library is hosting the program “Water Quality 101” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the ...

Throughout the long history of the community, people with connections to Fort Dodge have made an impact. Some were Fort Dodge natives. Others moved to the community. They made an impact locally, across the state and the nation in a wide range of careers. For a community of its size, ...

Editor’s note: This week marks the final chapter in our three-month series of exploring America at 250 years old through the lens of some of the most important national events that took place in our communities. We enjoyed presenting these important slices of American history — and hope ...