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Sand, Muhlbauer campaign in Fort Dodge

Rob Sand and Dave Muhlbauer were back in Fort Dodge Saturday, working to motivate Democratic volunteers in the final days before the general election. “We have a unique opportunity in front of us in Iowa,” said Sand, the state auditor who is his party’s nominee for governor. “We have an open seat in the governor’s office,” he said. “ We have a pretty unpopular president from the opposite party.” But Sand added that there is also “a tough situation.” “Everyone’s hurting right now,” he said. “They’re paying too much for gas, too much for groceries, too ...

CDA meeting set for Nov. 12

The Catholic Daughters Court 216 New Member Initiation Mass will be held at 6 p.m. on Nov. 12 at Holy Trinity Church, 2501 Sixth Ave. N. (NOTE: change of location for Mass). Mass will be followed by dinner at the Corpus Christi Center, 403 N. Eighth St., a special presentation of Veterans Honor Quilts to honor our veterans, and a short CDA business meeting. REMINDER to bring winter coats, socks, blankets, etc. for our November project. Members who would like to attend, please RSVP for dinner by calling Kitty Nilles at 515-206-5496 by noon on Nov. 10. We always welcome new members. ...

Brew Travel Center opening Nov. 16

WEBSTER CITY — When it comes to convenience stores, Brew Oil’s name says it all. These are the familiar, friendly places we go to fill our tanks with fuel and fuel ourselves with coffee. Early in 2026, Webster City learned the former Doc’s Stop at 407 Closz Drive had been acquired ...

A higher standard

HUMBOLDT — Growing up on the family farm, Kyle Larsen learned the ins and outs of pork production. Today, Larsen relies on artificial insemination to ensure the pork he and his wife produce for Niman Ranch has superior genetics and meets high quality standards. Niman Ranch is a network ...