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A love affair with ready-to-wear

Local Business

WEBSTER CITY — Ask Ron and Kathy Birkestrand about their years owning Osweiler’s and they will talk about the loyal employees who have made it all possible. They will also speak another language, the language of women’s ready-to-wear. Those sentences are peppered with brand names such ...

Food service worker is Employee of the Month

Business Briefs

Andy Johnson, a food service worker lead in nutritional services, was named the September Employee of the Month at UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center. He was nominated for his dedication and work ethic. “Andy is always great at helping anyone and everyone whenever he ...

News of Record: Sept. 27, 2025

News of record

Police Logs FORT DODGE Thursday A noise violation was reported in the 2000 block of Highland Park Avenue. A fight was reported in the 2100 block of Second Avenue North. A welfare check was conducted in the 200 block of I Street. Criminal mischief was reported in the 500 block of ...

New orthopedic surgeon joins UnityPoint Clinic Orthopedics

Local News

UnityPoint Clinic Orthopedics — Fort Dodge welcomed Dr. Greg Hill, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with more than 20 years of experience in sports medicine, joint replacement and advanced orthopedic procedures. He is now accepting patients at UnityPoint Clinic Orthopedics. “I’m ...

Savvy Salon & Boutique opens in Gowrie

Local Business

GOWRIE — Faith, passion, and community were at the forefront of Savanah Graves’ decision to open a beauty salon and boutique in Gowrie. Graves, a recent graduate of PCI Academy in Ames, and a Southeast Valley High School graduate, returned to Gowrie to open Savvy Beauty Salon & ...