FARNHAMVILLE — Bill and Donna Schneider, of Gowrie, didn’t bring anything to collect candy in Saturday when they went to the Old Settlers Day parade in Farnhamville. They improvised — he picked up the candy, she collected it in an upside-down flying disc. “I was not expecting to get ...
MANSON — The city of Manson recently completed a year-long streetscape project in its downtown area. The streetscape project, which was announced in January 2018 and broke ground in June 2018, was a much-needed update to the downtown business district, said Manson Mayor Dave ...
High school students who wish to provide valuable assistance to state legislators have the opportunity to apply to become an Iowa Legislative Page during the 2020 session. State Rep. Ann Meyer, R-Fort Dodge, released information about the Legislative Page program on Tuesday. “The ...
EMMETSBURG — Two Emmetsburg Care Center residents shared a heartwarming reunion with family after a 67-year absence. Pearl Hood, 101, and Genevieve Reinders, 97, met their twin nephew and niece for the first time since 1952 during a special gathering July 20 at the Emmetsburg Care ...
Thursday evening’s sky conditions were not the best for observing the stars, moons and visible planets above Camp WaNoKi east of Coalville during a joint Webster and Hamilton County Conservation Fireside Chat and Full Moon Hike. Clouds moved across most of the sky and the forecast had ...
A Mason City man has been arrested in connection to a downtown Fort Dodge shooting where an occupied vehicle was struck multiple times on June 22, according to the Fort Dodge Police Department. Michael W. Holton, 32, is charged with intimidation with a dangerous weapon, a Class C felony; ...
Three Iowa Central Community College students appeared in Magistrate Court Friday to answer to first-degree theft charges after Fort Dodge police allege they stole a car. Police arrested three 18-year-old suspects: Aaron Turner, of Ames; Jaylon Hudson, of St. Louis, Missouri; and Demarcus ...
Soon, some pig could be a traffic-stopper at 10th Avenue North and 32nd Street. About a year since its steering committee was formed, the Floyd of Rosedale public art sculpture has received approval from the newly-formed Public Arts Commission to move forward, slated for a potential 2020 ...
Justin Myers has entered the Fort Dodge City Council race in Ward 2. ‘‘Running for City Council is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time and I’m finally in a place in life where I can do it right,’’ he said. ‘‘As a councilman, my agenda would be based on the views and ...
A Mason City man has been arrested in connection to a downtown Fort Dodge shooting where an occupied vehicle was struck multiple times on June 22, according to the Fort Dodge Police Department. Michael W. Holton, 32, is charged with intimidation with a dangerous weapon, a class C felony; ...
Jeremy Taylor, a Republican from Sioux City, said Iowa deserves an effective congressman to represent its 4th Congressional District. “I am running to make sure we have an effective voice in Congress and one that will represent the needs of our families across the 4th District,” ...
A Fort Dodge man suspected of burglarizing Tropical Smoothie on Fifth Avenue South in late June was arrested this week and appeared in court on Thursday. Tennessee Ferry, 24, is being charged with third-degree burglary after Fort Dodge police say he broke into the cafe at 2813 Fifth Ave. ...
ALGONA — The Algona Public Library was awarded a grant on Thursday to help fund an expansion project that will include new computer stations, a children’s garden, and a young adult lounge, according to the Iowa Economic Development Authority. A $400,000 Community Attraction and Tourism ...
Around the area WEBSTER CITY — The Kendall Young Library, Webster City, will present the movie “Sherlock Gnomes” from 10:30 a.m. to noon SATURDAY at the library. EMMETSBURG — The annual Five Island FIT Trail fundraiser is 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. SUNDAY at Nolan Rouse Park, Emmetsburg. A ...
GOWRIE — A few people got together to enjoy some pickleball recently with a relatively new role in the field: a professional player. The emerging sport, something that might sound like a new novelty fried food at the Iowa State Fair, has taken old tennis courts by storm, giving them new ...
J.D. Scholten feels he has unfinished business in his race against Rep. Steve King, R-Kiron, for Iowa’s 4th Congressional District. The Democratic candidate made a stop in Fort Dodge to meet with supporters and community members on Wednesday evening. Scholten, of Sioux City, hosted a ...
HUMBOLDT — Dean Coleman, a third-generation farmer who was active in the soybean community, will be remembered by those who knew him for his listening ear and dedication to the soybean industry, according to the Iowa Soybean Association. Coleman, of Humboldt, died Tuesday morning after ...
A Fort Dodge man who admitted to setting the porch of a Fort Dodge house on fire has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, according to the Webster County attorney’s office. Jeremy Mack, 33, appeared in Webster County District Court on Aug. 5. He previously pleaded guilty to starting ...
MARSHALLTOWN — Marshalltown’s longtime downtown hospital and services are expected to be relocated to its southside medical park with planning efforts underway, hospital officials said. “We are continuing to go through approval process with our system to consolidate and relocate to the ...
Cooper Elementary School third-grade teacher Collin Boekhoff had a little trouble getting one of the new items for his classroom through the door Tuesday. It wasn’t that the mailbox he brought was too big, it fit just fine. It was getting the door open with his foot since his hands were ...