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 ...

Three people were injured in a crash Friday evening at Baxter Avenue and Webster County road D36. The crash involved a van, a semi and a pickup. One of the injured people was airlifted to a hospital in Des Moines.

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 ...

The Webster County Board of Supervisors approved an amended fee schedule for the animal pound charges. According to Kaila Benson, animal control officer, the fee schedule that was used by Pups & Paws Pound before it ended its contract with the county in June is resulting in a significant ...

A former Baptist church in Fort Dodge will have a new life as a mosque. The Fort Dodge Islamic Center has purchased the church at 513 S. 19th St. On Tuesday, the city’s Board of Adjustment approved a special exception, which was the last official approval needed for the mosque to ...