Obituaries
Betty LaFollette
Betty Lou LaFollette passed away peacefully in her home on January 24, 2026 at the age of 87. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 7, 2026 at South Marion Church, south […]
Month: February 2026
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Webster City Police investigate late morning accident Thursday in the Kwik Star parking lot on Fair Meadow Drive.
Webster City-Webster City Police investigate a late morning accident in the parking lot of the Kwik Star on Fair Meadow Drive late Thursday morning. Reportedly a 2021 model Toyota Rav operated by Heather Gottschalk of […]
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Wright County Board of Supervisors to meet this Monday morning, March 2nd in Clarion.
There will be a meeting of the Wright County Board of Supervisors this Monday morning, March 2nd at 9:00 a.m. in the courthouse basement boardroom in Clarion. Monday’s agenda includes taking action on a policy […]
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Busy Thursday agenda for the Hamilton County Conservation Board.
At their meeting Thursday morning, the Hamilton Conservation Board accepted the resignation of Briggs Woods Park ranger Zach Wesselink. Wesselink resigned to be a deputy with the Polk County Sheriff’s Department. Wesselink started his duties […]
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Webster City motorist escapes injury in late night accident on Wednesday.
The vicinity of James Street and Overpass Drive was the scene of a one-vehicle accident just before midnight Wednesday night. Webster City Police reported an eastbound 2006 model Chevrolet Equinox SUV operated by Eric Crawford […]
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Ellsworth City Council approves budgets for its Fire-EMS and Public Library at Tuesday night meeting
On Tuesday night, the Ellsworth City Council voted to approve the Fiscal Year 2027 Fire Department budget of $68,750 and the Fiscal Year 2027 EMS budget of $21,350. The council approved the Fiscal Year 2027 […]
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Hamilton County Board of Health to meet this Thursday afternoon, February 26th.
The February meeting of the Hamilton County Board of Health will be this (Thursday) afternoon at 5;15 in their boardroom at 1610 Collins Street in Webster City. The meeting will feature board reports, personnel matters, […]
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Joslin joins the Jewell City Council as a new council member
Joe Joslin was sworn in Monday night as the newest member of the Jewell City Council at this week’s meeting.Joslin submitted his application for the council position due to the recent resignation of Loyal Winborn. […]
Obituaries
Juan Garcia
Juan Garcia, 75, of Webster City, IA, formerly of Texas, died Monday, February 23, 2026, at the Stratford Specialty Care in Stratford, IA. The family will hold a celebration of life at a later date. […]
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Webster City High School to induct 19 students into the National Honor Society this Sunday afternoon, March 1.
The annual induction ceremony for the National Honor Society at Webster City High School is set for this Sunday afternoon, March 1 at 3:00 p.m. at Prem Sahai Auditorium. The students are being recognized for […]
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Webster City Police investigate late night accident Monday night on Walnut Street.
Webster City Police late Monday night investigated an accident in the 900 block of Walnut Street. Reportedly a westbound 2004 model Chevrolet K-1500 truck operated by Mason Leper of Webster City rolled onto its top […]
Local Sports
Karl Auto Coach Speak: 2-23-26
Interviews from the Karl Auto Coach Speak Program from February 23rd, 2026. South Hamilton boys basketball coach Jay Heeren: Clarion-Goldfield-Dows boys basketball coach Jason Berning: Eagle Grove boys basketball coach Ryan Pederson: Roland-Story boys basketball […]
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2026 State Wrestling Meet KQRadio Recap
DES MOINES, Ia. — The 2026 State Wrestling Tournament returned to Central Iowa once again, this time at the newly-christened Casey’s Center in Downtown Des Moines, welcoming in wrestling programs from across the state. Clarion-Goldfield-Dows […]
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Hamilton County Hometown Pride will be presented to the Hamilton County Supervisors at their Tuesday morning meeting.
A report of the Hamilton County Hometown Pride program will be a part of this Tuesday morning’s meeting of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors. Meeting time is set for 9:00 a.m. in the downstairs […]
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Ellsworth City Council meets Tuesday evening, February 24th.
The approval of the budgets for the Ellsworth Fire and EMS and for the Public Library will be discussed at the Tuesday evening meeting of the Ellsworth City Council set for 6:00 p.m. in the […]
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Cause behind Saturday afternoon turkey barn fire in southern Hamilton County remains under investigation.
Ellsworth-Large plumes of smoke Saturday afternoon could be seen off Interstate 35 as the result of a fire to a turkey barn near Ellsworth. The fire was first reported after 1:00 p.m. Both the Ellsworth […]
Obituaries
Geraldine Duffy
Geraldine “Gerry” Duffy, 101, of Indianola formerly of Webster City died Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Westview Care Center in Indianola. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 26, […]
Obituaries
Rhonda Hanson
Rhonda Hanson, age 63, of Ellsworth, IA, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 in Ames, IA. Visitation will be held Sunday, February 22nd, from 2:00 – 5:00 pm at the Jewell United Church of […]
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The Jewell City Council will meet on Monday evening, February 23rd at 7:00 p.m.
The second meeting of the month for the Jewell City Council is set for Monday evening, February 23rd at 7:00 in the Jewell City Hall. Monday’s meeting will include the appointment of a new city […]
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The Kendall Young Library Board of Trustees set to meet this Monday evening, February 23rd.
The February meeting of the Kendall Young Library Board of Trustees will be this Monday evening, February 23rd at 6:45 p.m. in the meeting room of the library. There will be a review of the […]