WEBSTER CITY — More than 600 students from three area counties — Hamilton, Humboldt, and Webster — converged on the Hamilton County Fairgrounds recently to learn about Iowa agriculture. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach welcomed fifth grade students from 10 local schools ...
Police Log FORT DODGE Tuesday A suspicious person was reported at 15th Street and Seventh Avenue North. Criminal mischief was reported in the 1000 block of First Avenue North. A strange odor was reported at Fifth Avenue South and 15th Street. A theft was reported in the 300 block of Country Club Drive. A stolen vehicle was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South. Juvenile problems were reported in the 800 block of North 32nd Street. A disabled vehicle was reported in the 1400 block of Fifth Avenue South. Juvenile problems were reported in the 800 block of North 32nd ...
By KELLI BLOOMQUIST WEBSTER CITY — More than 600 students from three area counties - Hamilton, Humboldt, and Webster - converged on the Hamilton County Fairgrounds recently to learn about Iowa agriculture. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach welcomed fifth grade students from 10 local schools including Duncombe Elementary, Southeast Valley, and St. Edmond Catholic School for hands-on agricultural learning opportunities. During the four day event, students: Toured the Iowa Corn trailer Learned about flowers and soil with Smitty’s Lawn and Landscape, of Fort ...
A Fort Dodge man charged with making threats of terrorism has agreed to a plea agreement and a lesser charge. According to court documents, last week 27-year-old Daniel Paivarinta pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit a non-forcible felony. Paivarinta was charged last May after the ...
OTHO — Fire departments from throughout the area responded to a mid-morning Tuesday fire near Franks Auto Salvage, 2289 Gypsum Hollow Road. According to Otho Fire Chief Marty Smith, his department received the call around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday for a fire that was spreading quickly and was ...
Cheryl Fleming faces daily physical challenges living with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). However, a recent charitable benefit event dramatically improved her quality of life by funding her purchase of a new wheelchair-accessible van. A 61-year-old longtime resident of Fort Dodge, ...
