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Dayton repairs sinkhole Tuesday

DAYTON — A sinkhole in the City of Dayton has been repaired less than 48 hours after it was discovered. On Sunday, the City of Dayton posted on social media that a “sinkhole” was discovered on First Avenue Southwest between Eighth and Ninth Streets Southwest. Barricades were placed around the hole with the city stating that they were “not sure how large it is,” and asking residents to avoid the area. According to city staff, the hole was created when an old storm sewer eroded. Maintenance staff remedied the problem on Tuesday and the road was to be reopened to the public ...

Annual sock drive has begun

The 14th Annual Socks for the Sole sock drive has begun. The community’s help is being sought to help local kids step into the school year in new socks. The Community Health Center of Fort Dodge and Shimkat Motor Co. have once again teamed up to collect new socks to give to kids before the start of the school year. Sock donations for preschoolers through high school age kids are currently being accepted at Shimat Motor Co in their show room located at 2126 Fifth Ave. S. “Shimkat collects the socks and matches the community’s donations” says Regina Suhrbier, Outreach ...

Head Start summer bash today

Head Start summer bash is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the Lion’s Den, 731 Exposition Drive. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be served until gone. There will be kids’ activities and fun for all. The event is free.

Wright County receives disaster proclamation

Wright County has received a disaster emergency proclamation from Gov. Kim Reynolds following the flash flooding on July 7. The governor’s proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond and recover from the effects of the severe weather. As part of this proclamation, grants of up to $5,000 are available for households with incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Grants are available for home or car repairs, replacement of clothing or food, and temporary housing expenses. Original receipts are required for those seeking reimbursement for actual expenses ...

Named to Mount Mercy Dean’s List

CEDAR RAPIDS — The following students were named to Mount Mercy University’s Spring 2024 Dean’s List: Leah Sanck, of Clare, and Quinn Swift, of Emmetsburg. Students with a semester grade-point average of 3.60 or better and who are graded for six or more semester hours are eligible for inclusion on the Dean’s List.

Callender placed under boil advisory

CALLENDER — The City of Callender has been placed on a boil advisory as of Monday evening. According to the City, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources recommended a water boil advisory after a well pipe was found to be leaking. Until the pipe is fixed, a backup well is being used. The boil advisory has been placed out of an abundance of caution.