The red kettles of The Salvation Army are a fixture of the holiday season just like nativity scenes and Christmas trees. And in Fort Dodge, they will make their seasonal debut today. The annual kettle campaign will start today with a special event from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Hy-Vee, 115 S. ...

Service was a way of life growing up for Pat Sturtz. “Having uncles and my father that all served in World War II, and my father-in-law and his brother, it gave me a sense of duty,” Sturtz said. “I felt like I was fulfilling that, but never have I felt the appreciation for that ...

Around the area LIVERMORE — Livermore American Legion Otto Field Post 415 is holding a Breakfast Fundraiser from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. SUNDAY in the Livermore Legion basement. The menu is pancakes, eggs, sausage and biscuits and gravy for $10 per person. HARCOURT — The Greenfield-Hartquist ...

Voters in nine counties narrowly approved an extension of borrowing authority for Iowa Central Community College Tuesday, clearing the way for a $35 million investment in workforce training. The bond issue authority had to be approved by a 60 percent majority of those voting. When all ...