A measure U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst wrote to combat runaway federal spending by publicizing the worst examples of it is now law. The Iowa Republican reported that her Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act was signed into law by President Donald Trump earlier this week. It requires the federal ...
The Old Timers Chili Cook Off will be held today at 528 S. 12th St. Chili will be cooked the "old-fashioned way" over an open fire. Cooking starts at noon, with tasting and judging at 5 p.m. For more information, call Chuck Reetz at 515-269-7960. For a $5 donation, attendees will receive a bowl, spoon and judging ballot. "Judges’ Choice” chilis receive: $100 for first place, $50 for second place and $25 for third place. People’s Choice winners receive trophies for first, second and third place.
Greg Rottinghaus has an upstairs office in the Fort Dodge Hy-Vee store, but he likes to spend his time on the sales floor helping customers. He is a few months into his tenure as store director, and finds working with people to be the most rewarding part of the job. “For me, it’s ...
Mallory Nelson, a registered nurse in the Critical Care Unit, was named the September Employee of the Month at UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center. Nelson was nominated by Morgan Ladlie, a registered nurse supervisor/trauma coordinator Emergency Services, who said ...
RUTLAND — Meat processor Don Thul grew up in northwest Iowa on a livestock farm, raising cattle and hogs with his dad. He opened his own meat processing business after 18 years with Iowa Beef Producers, and that business venture led him to develop a line of tallow products that people ...
Early voting begins Wednesday at the Webster County Courthouse, with weekday hours, a Saturday voting opportunity and a satellite location available ahead of the upcoming general election. According to Webster County Auditor Krystal Lloyd, in-person absentee voting will take place in the ...
