WHITTEMORE — A Kossuth County man died while shooting off fireworks. According to the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office, Patrick Prentice, 33, was holding a launcher tube while lighting fireworks Tuesday night. The Kossuth County Law Enforcement Center received a 911 call at 9:10 p.m. ...

As Independence Day approaches, local leaders are reminding residents to enjoy fireworks legally and responsibly. Within the Fort Dodge city limits, fireworks are allowed today through Thursday between the hours of 5 and 10 p.m. and on Friday from 5 to 11 p.m.. Fireworks are only allowed ...

The Webster County Supervisors hired a new deputy assessor Tuesday. Josh Pyle, who has previously served as a field appraiser for Webster County, was approved by the supervisors as deputy assessor. The recommendation for Pyle’s hiring was made by Webster County Assessor Angie Vinson. ...

A new Iowa law that bans the use of phones and other electronic devices while driving if they are not in a hands-free mode takes effect today. State Rep. Ann Meyer, R-Fort Dodge, authored the bill and worked for about five years to get it through the legislature and signed into law by Gov. ...

An Iowa State Patrol trooper stopped a driver on U.S. Highway 20 south of Fort Dodge Monday morning after she sped past an ambulance with its emergency lights on, reaching speeds exceeding 130 mph. According to law enforcement, the driver claimed she was “too tired to notice her ...

WEBSTER CITY — The Webster City Police Department is investigating two deaths discovered at a residence Monday. Officers were dispatched to a residence at 1201 James St. at approximately 10:45 a.m. Monday, Police Chief Steve Hanson said in a media release. “Upon arrival, officers ...