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Grassley wants study of meatpacking industry

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U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley wants the federal government to take a closer look at the economic impact of having a small number of companies controlling the country’s meat packing industry. Four large packing corporations control 85 percent of the market, according to the Republican ...

Go and Do: March 27, 2026

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Around the area LEHIGH — The Lehigh Lions Club Spring Breakfast will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. SATURDAY at the Lehigh Community Center. All you can eat pancakes, sausage and eggs for $8 for adults and $3 for children under 12. Proceeds support scholarships for Southeast Valley High School ...

Making their case

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Collaboration was the key as a group representing Fort Dodge, Webster County, the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and Iowa Central Community College visited Washington, D.C. to promote the community. “We are collaboratively working together to grow our community,” Astra Ferris, ...

No Kings Rallies set for Saturday in the area

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Several “No Kings” events planned to protest President Donald Trump will be held in the area on Saturday. These are the scheduled events: • Iowa Highway 3, Humboldt, 9 to 10 a.m. • Pocket Park, corner of U.S. Highway 169 and State Street, Algona, 10 a.m. • Wright County ...