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Shelter pets sweating it out

The dogs and cats at the Almost Home Humane Society of North Central Iowa have been sweating it out just like everyone has been recently. But they face an additional challenge: old, balky air handlers that frequently break down, sending temperatures soaring to 80 degrees inside the shelter ...

Stewart Memorial nurse Drost receives DAISY Award nomination

LAKE CITY — Stewart Memorial Hospital and Clinics recognizes Shyla Drost, a registered nurse, for her recent DAISY Award nomination, honoring the meaningful impact she made for a patient and their family during their time at Stewart Memorial. The nomination came after Drost helped create ...

Two fires break out in area

An outbuilding on a Webster County property was destroyed by fire Thursday night, while earlier in the day one man was taken to a hospital after a house fire in Webster City. The fire at 2404 Madison Ave. in Webster County was reported at 11:14 p.m. Otho Fire Chief Marty Smith said the fire ...

From fair week to full speed ahead

For five days, visitors experienced livestock shows, carnival rides, grandstand entertainment and children playing in the Kids Zone during the Webster County Fair. What many didn't see was what happened after the gates closed Sunday afternoon. Within hours of the final livestock trailers ...

Animal adoption group to mark birthday

Stay Wild Rescue, the organization that helps unclaimed animals from the pound find a new home, will celebrate its birthday Saturday with a public event. It will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lizard Creek Ranch, 1762 Johnson Ave. It will feature food trucks, vendors and enrichment activities for dogs and cats. There will be live music by Evan Pratt and Logan Hamilton. Some of the dogs and cats that are available for adoption will be there.