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Burns, Larson to square off for District 7 seat

The special election to replace Mike Sexton in the Iowa House of Representatives will be on Tuesday. The candidates are Democrat Rachel Burns, of Odebolt, and Republican Wendy Larson, also of Odebolt. They are vying to represent House District 7, which includes Calhoun, Pocahontas and Sac ...

Argenta to close AML Riverside facility in FD

Argenta announced on Friday it will execute a strategic consolidation of its operations within the United States, a move that “will begin a phased ramp-down of activities at its Fort Dodge facility,” according to a press release. Fort Dodge Mayor Matt Bemrich confirmed the report and ...

Go and Do: Dec. 5, 2025

Around the area WEBSTER CITY — The Jane Young House, 629 Elm St., Webster City, is holding Festival of Trees from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. TODAY and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. SATURDAY. Wine and cheese will be served today. The event is sponsored by the Webster City Women’s Club. The house is handicap ...