One was badly wounded in Afghanistan. Another was shot in a Viet Cong ambush 56 years ago. A third stood watch at a frigid missile base in Alaska. Yet another held multiple roles mentoring upcoming officers and cadets. All are local veterans who served their country in diverse ...
When he was growing up, Scott Richard repeatedly saw the ways that paramedics can quickly make a vital difference for someone who is critically ill. Richard, who is the Webster County emergency medical service coordinator, recalled that his mother, who was an insulin dependent diabetic, ...
From roaring Figure 8 races to a live shark exhibit, the Webster County Fair returns Wednesday through July 19 with five days built to keep the whole family on its feet. Fair Manager Heather Stewart said she is especially eager for visitors to experience the fair’s free entertainment as ...
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. ...
