Anyone passing by the Fort Dodge firehouse on a recent evening may have spotted something they thought was odd - a group of people pushing a massive truck backwards into the building. What they saw was a traditional fire department ceremony that welcomed a new rig, and honored the memory ...
Iowa Central Community College held its annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony Saturday night in the Triton Cafe on the Fort Dodge campus. Doug McDermott, the former president and chief executive officer of Home State Bank in Jefferson who served on the college's Board of Trustees for 24 years, received the Humanitarian Award. David Fritz, who was a teacher, coach and educational administrator for 40 years, received the Distinguished Alumni Award. Gary Astor, who was on the Iowa Central faculty for 37 years and developed the college's agribusiness program, received the ...
POCAHONTAS — A woman and a young child died in a house fire Friday evening in Pocahontas. The Pocahontas Police Department identified them only as a 65-year-old woman and a 3-year-old. Police reported that their names would not be released until the family has been notified. The fire at 406 Second Ave. N.W. was reported at 4:53 p.m. Witnesses told emergency personnel that two people were possibly in the house. Police officers attempted to enter the house, but could not due to the intensity of the flames. After the fire was under control, the two people were found in the house. ...
WEBSTER CITY — Jeff Habhab, with his wife Deb, joined Bridget Chambers on the steps of the former Post Office located on the corner of Willson Avenue and First Street. Tuesday to explain the steps they are taking to repair the historic building. Habhab was awarded a $50,000 grant to ...
Angel ornaments have the power to brighten a Christmas tree, honor a lost loved one and support the local hospital all at once. The ornaments are called Angels of Love. For the 26th year, they are being sold in the gift shop at UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center. Friends ...
The woman who died in a fire in Pocahontas Friday night was apparently trying to rescue a child who also died in the blaze, the Pocahontas Police Department reported Saturday. Police identified her as Elizabeth George, 65. The 3-year-old child who died has not been identified by police. Police reported that it appears George went back into the house at 406 Second Ave. N.W. to save the child. A Pocahontas police officer and a Pocahontas volunteer firefighter were injured in the blaze. Both were taken to Pocahontas Community Hospital. The officer was released Saturday morning. The ...
