Uncertainty is everywhere in today’s world. Inflation and international crises far away from our small Iowa towns increase prices and leave us unsure about the future. When looking at gas prices specifically, it has become clear that Iowans need to invest in homegrown fuel. Ethanol is not ...
Iowa Central Community College is a huge asset to Webster County and much of north central Iowa. It benefits both families and employers. Not only does the college offer high quality post-secondary education at an affordable cost, it has curricula that address the specific needs of area ...
State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald is reminding Iowans they may have cash to claim in the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. “I know it can sound too good to be true,” said Fitzgerald. “But we are holding $454 million right now and there are thousands of individuals who are rightfully owed this ...
We live in a part of the Midwest where good lake fishing is not as readily available as in some close-by states. That’s one of the reasons that Badger Lake was built in 1965. As the centerpiece of John F. Kennedy Memorial Park, it has served our county well for a variety of recreational ...
To the editor: The Webster County Fair Board would like to THANK everyone that helped with the 2022 Webster County Fair! Volunteers are what make this fair possible. We appreciate PICA’s work this year. Thanks to 4H/FFA kids/families, leaders, superintendants, Brooke McKibben, the ...
More than a century ago, in 1908, the governors of the nation’s states and territories established a bipartisan trade association — the National Governors Association. The goal was to create a forum where there could be dialogue about common problems and a sharing of ideas regarding ...