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MidAmerican Energy proposes Iowa natural gas rate adjustment

DES MOINES — MidAmerican Energy has filed a request with the Iowa Utilities Commission to update the delivery portion of its natural gas rates, which supports the infrastructure and operations needed to move natural gas to homes and businesses. The update only affects delivery rates – not the cost of gas. This request is designed to preserve the integrity of the gas system without jeopardizing historically low monthly bills. “We know customers don’t want to see any part of their bill go up, and we do not take that lightly,” said Karrie Leza, vice president, gas delivery. ...

Antique clock returned to WCF Bank

News of Record: July 11, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Thursday Fireworks were reported in the 1200 block of Sixth Avenue North. A theft was reported at 1 Triton Circle. A custody issue was reported in the 1600 block of Eighth Avenue South. A traffic hazard was reported at 14th Street Southwest and Ninth Avenue Southwest. A parking complaint was reported in the 1000 block of Williams drive. A vehicle accident was reported in the 600 block of L Street. A hit and run accident was reported in the 400 block of South 18th Street. Harassment was reported in the 1700 block of Central Avenue. A vehicle ...

Chelesvig honored for 45 years at Iowa Central

Thomas O. Chelesvig first took office as a member of the Iowa Central Community College Board of Trustees in 1981. He is still a trustee helping to guide the college 45 years later. His remarkable tenure was recognized recently by Community Colleges for Iowa. The Webster City man was ...

From our files: July 2011

Iowa Lakes grads named

Several area students graduated from Iowa Lakes Community College at the end of the spring semester. Here is a list of the graduates provided by the Estherville based college. Algona Evan Boothroyd, Kohl Dodds, Jebediah Dow, Brody Gronau, Christopher Weydert Bode Joseph Ricklefs Lake City Tori Best Laurens Kendall Evans, Israel Kanz, Clayton Rubel. Manson Tanner Jondle Pocahontas Tiffani Lewis Rolfe Rylie Frerk