Iowa residents are allowed to start the new year with a bang — literally. Those who wish to light some fireworks to welcome 2026 can do so, and a new state law gives them more time to do it. Under the law that went into effect July 1, fireworks can be used from 9:30 a.m. today until 12:30 ...
Through laughter and tears — sometimes arriving in the same breath — Ellyn Lemke remembers her son. Aaron Miller died 352 days ago. The pain, regret and sadness Lemke feels still have her in a state of shock, especially during the holiday season. In the midst of it all, there are ...
LEHIGH — To continue an Iowa New Year’s Day tradition, Dolliver Memorial State Park in Webster County will be the site of a First Day Hike on Thursday. The one-mile hike will be guided by a park staff member. It will start at 9 a.m. at the center lodge. The hike will go along the south ...
Magistrate Court Webster County Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon — Timothy J. Ellis, 45, 1414 Fourth Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Jan. 16, no contact order issued. First-degree harassment — Estrella A. Mendez, 25, 623 N. 21st St., two counts, preliminary hearing ...
The funeral service for Staff Sgt. William Nathaniel “Nate” Howard was held Saturday morning at the Marshalltown High School Roundhouse. Hundreds of citizens and uniformed soldiers gathered inside to honor the slain Iowa Army National Guardsman, who was killed in an ISIS terrorist ...