State Sen. Tim Kraayenbrink, R- Fort Dodge, was elected as Senate president pro tempore for the 92nd General Assembly by his colleagues. In that role, he will preside over the Senate when the Senate president is absent. “For the last couple years, I have been proud to serve my caucus as ...
WEBSTER CITY — When it came time to serve his country during World War II, Maurice V. Esters looked to the sky. The late Webster City man enlisted in the Army Air Force and became one of the Tuskegee Airmen, America's first black fighter pilots. He was one of 12 Iowans to be part of that ...
Members of the Fort Dodge community came together Wednesday morning to honor those who could accurately be called the true heroes in their midst. Those people often have old uniforms hanging in the closet and framed displays of patches and medals in their living rooms. They are veterans ...
State Sen. Tim Kraayenbrink, R- Fort Dodge, was elected as Senate president pro tempore for the 92nd General Assembly by his colleagues. In that role, he will preside over the Senate when the Senate president is absent. “For the last couple years, I have been proud to serve my caucus as an assistant majority leader and help ensure the success of Iowa Senate Republicans,” said Kraayenbrink. “I’m honored my colleagues elected me as president pro tempore and to continue help leading this caucus throughout the next general assembly.” Kraayenbrink was first elected to the Iowa ...
JOHNSTON — As Iowans prepare to observe Veterans Day, the Iowa National Guard is sharing a new tribute to 22 soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their state and nation since Sept. 11, 2001. The Hall of Honor, located inside Joint Force Headquarters in Johnston, was formally dedicated Oct. 22 during a private ceremony attended by Gold Star families, Iowa National Guard leadership and distinguished guests. The permanent exhibit features a display case, banners, and 22 individual plaques displaying the photographs and names of Iowa National Guard ...
Among the ranks of the Chicago Fire Department are plenty of people who like to hunt, but don’t have access to many good places to do so. Webster County is full of prime pheasant hunting areas. It is also home to lots of people who want to do something to show their appreciation for ...
