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‘A Day in the Life of a WWII GI’

WEBSTER CITY — A remarkable teenager will bring his interpretation of life as a World War II combat soldier to Mulberry Center Church Saturday when it opens its summer speaker series. Caedyn Huston, 16, is a Mid-Prairie High School student from Wellman whose passion for the war’s ...

ISU announces spring Dean’s List

The following area students were named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester at Iowa State University in Ames. Algona Lauren Anderson, Ava R. Bartolo, Alexis M. Berte, Dylan A. Berte, Fiona M. Bierstedt, Violet K, Bode, Ashley R. Cantu, Maryanne R. Capesius, Hoyt A. Crouch, Ava ...

Cargill celebrates corn syrup production

Almost three years ago, leaders of Cargill announced that their plant in Webster County would begin making corn syrup that would be used as a sweetener. Construction of the corn syrup addition to the plant in Iowa’s Crossroads of Global Innovation began in late 2022. On Oct. 2, 2024, ...

Night to Unite is Thursday

Fort Dodge area residents will have a chance to meet their local law enforcement officers during a special event Thursday evening on the City Square. It’s called Night to Unite, and it will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday. Fort Dodge Police Chief Dennis Quinn described Night to Unite ...

Flower show to take place in Fort Dodge

Vibrant flowers and creative designs will take center stage this weekend when the Fort Dodge Federated Garden Club presents its annual flower show. The event, called the National Garden Club Standard Flower Show, will take place at The Lions Den, located in Armstrong Park at 731 Exposition ...