Blowing snow that generated frightening whiteout conditions created havoc for drivers in the Fort Dodge region Thursday afternoon. The National Weather Service implemented a blizzard warning from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Pocahontas Area Community School District took the unusual step of ...

Area ethanol-related projects received grant awards Thursday from the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program of the State of Iowa. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced the grant awards which included projects in 46 counties worth nearly $4.59 million. According to Naig, ...

Around the area HARCOURT — The Harcourt Public Library, 106 W. Second St., Harcourt, is holding a Christmas Open House from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. SATURDAY at the library. There will be a coffee bar, book and bake sale and a silent auction. HARCOURT — Jamie Aaron Kelley fourth annual ...