The Fort Dodge Fire Department responded to a large brush pile fire at Oleson Park at 4:45 a.m. Thursday. After knocking down a large amount of flames early in the morning, firefighters returned throughout the day and evening to check on the smoldering remains. The pile contains trees, ...
With a career spanning more than three decades, Collin Raye has captivated audiences with songs, storytelling, and a voice that some say has become one of the defining sounds of country music. He will take the stage at Decker Auditorium at Iowa Central Community College at 7:30 p.m. Nov. ...
Around the area MANSON — Manson Northwest Webster High School will present its fall play, “Polecat Hayride,” at 7 p.m. TODAY and SATURDAY in the Kate Toben Auditorium at the high school, 1601 15th St. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults. HARCOURT — The Greenfield-Hartquist ...
The Iowa Board of Regents has made another final selection for the Center for Intellectual Freedom at the University of Iowa’s permanent leader after its previous choice rejected the offer. After closed-session interviews Wednesday afternoon, the board announced at its Nov. 12 meeting that UI political science associate professor Brian Lai would serve as the center’s new director. Board President Robert Cramer said in his board report that the center is getting a restart. “The Center for Intellectual Freedom at the University of Iowa did not work this past year,” Cramer ...
Fort Dodge Fire Department crews responded to a large brush pile fire at Oleson Park around 5 a.m. today. The pile contains trees, branches and other wood debris collected by the city's Public Areas Department. Due to the size and nature of the fire, crews are allowing it to burn down under close supervision. Once conditions are safe, firefighters will evaluate additional options to fully extinguish the remaining fire. What residents should know: ▪️Firefighters will remain on scene throughout the day to monitor the fire and keep it contained. ▪️Smoke may be visible in the ...
MANSON — Local veterans were honored Wednesday morning during a Veterans Day program at Manson Northwest Webster Junior/Senior High School, led by FFA and Student Council members. “It is a day we stand and support our fellow Americans who have so proudly served our country in the armed ...
