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Centennial celebration for Bell’s Mill Park is Saturday

STRATFORD — It's been 100 years since the Bell’s Mill Park was given to Hamilton County as a county park. On Saturday, a date born in tradition for the Old Settler's Reunions, there will be a celebration of this gift from Sarah Jane Bell ("Aunt Jen"), the wife of Jasper Newton Bell, which ...

News of Record: July 31, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Thursday Driving while license suspended — Daniel L. Hare, 63, Ames, pretrial conference set for Sept. 30. Failure to maintain control — Daniel L. Hare, 63, Ames, pretrial conference set for Sept. 30. Operating non-registered vehicle — Daniel L. Hare, 63, Ames, pretrial conference set for Sept. 30. Failure to provide proof of financial liability, accident — Daniel L. Hare, 63, Ames, pretrial conference set for Sept. 30. Failure to possess valid license — Jonathan R. Degen, 28, 1640 Elmhurst Ave., dismissed.

Rec leader and businessman Calvert dies

Larry Calvert, a Fort Dodge insurance agency owner who had a leading role in guiding local parks and recreation programs for decades, died Wednesday at age 80. “In terms of parks and recreation, we are not where we are today without Larry,” said Lori Branderhorst, the city’s former ...

Rockwell City to celebrate 150 years

ROCKWELL CITY — Rockwell City will have a big birthday celebration this weekend. The Calhoun County community will mark 150 years since its founding and at the same time conduct its annual Sweet Corn Daze event. The result will be two concerts, a big parade, food, games, and almost as ...

News of Record: July 30, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday Third degree theft — Lee J. Quinones, 54, 1339 Third Ave. N., preliminary hearing waived. First degree burglary — Shamar L. Foy, 37, 414 S. 16th St., continued until today Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon — Shamar L. Foy, 37, 414 S. 16th St., two counts, continued until today. Reckless use of fire/explosives/destructive devices — Shamar L. Foy, 37, 414 S. 16th St., continued until today. Second degree theft — Nathan A. Peterson, 39, 1806 Second Ave. N., continued until today. Operate vehicle without owners ...