Alexa McHone wanted to start a tradition at Fort Dodge Senior High, one that will continue to grow. This year’s project was inspired by a story she heard this past winter. “A man was taking a walk on the beach and he saw a child throwing starfish into the ocean,” McHone said about ...

A sentencing hearing that sent a convicted killer to prison for decades briefly turned into a fracas of yelling and shoving when the slain man’s father suddenly rushed across a Webster County courtroom toward the defendant Monday morning. A large group of law enforcement officers quickly ...

It can happen here. It is happening here. That was the most important message out of many that came from a town hall meeting Saturday at the Laramar Ballroom focusing on human trafficking. The event, set up by the Safe Communities Coalition, drew about 100 people. It began with a ...

DUNCOMBE — The current American Legion Post 491 Commander, Tom Powers, has an important date almost in common with post financial officer Harold “Andy” Anderson. “He joined on March 15, 1949.” Powers said. “I was born on March 16 of the same year. He joined the American Legion ...

LEHIGH — It’s one of the most versatile state parks in Iowa and it’s about to get a more than $2 million upgrade. “Brushy Creek State Recreation Area is a very popular destination across the state; there’s lot of opportunities here for fishing, hunting, equestrian riding, ...