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Michael Dingman
Michael Dingman, 72, of Webster City died Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at his home. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Foster Funeral & Cremation Center […]
Month: February 2026
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Van Diest Medical Center Board of Trustees to meet Tuesday evening, February 24th.
A public hearing will be set for the 2027 Fiscal Year Tax Asking for Van Diest Medical Center will be set at this Tuesday evening’s meeting of the Van Diest Medical Center at 6:00 p.m. […]
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Stratford Fire and Rescue announcing plans to construct a new three-door apparatus bay addition to its fire station.
Stratford-Officials with the Stratford Fire and Rescue Department is announcing the start of construction of a new three-door apparatus bay addition to the department’s fire station. The project will enhance the operational readiness, improve safety […]
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Ames pedestrian injured in Wednesday night accident.
The Iowa State Patrol investigated an accident Wednesday night in Ames involving motorcycle and a pedestrian. The accident happened at around 8 p.m. at the intersection of Lincoln Way and South Russell Avenue. Reportedly a […]
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Iowa Central Partners with Silgan Containers for Customized Workforce Training
Iowa Central Business & Community recently partnered with Silgan Containers, a leading manufacturer of food grade aluminum can production, to deliver a customized training program designed to upskill their workforce. Precision measurements and blueprint reading are critical for maintaining […]
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Hamilton County Conservation Board February meeting set for February 26th.
The next meeting for the Hamilton County Conservation Board is scheduled for Thursday, February 26th at 9:30 in the conservation office at Briggs Woods Park south of Webster City. The agenda for the meeting include […]
Local Sports
South Hamilton boys basketball comes up short in district opener at PCM, 57-50
MONROE, Ia. — The South Hamilton Hawks boys basketball team returned to action on Monday night, as they opened their Class 2A, District 5 bracket by traveling to Monroe to take on the PCM Mustangs […]
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Clarion-Goldfield-Dows boys basketball bests Eagle Grove in Class 2A District opener, 64-44
CLARION, Ia. — The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Cowboys and Eagle Grove Eagles basketball teams returned to action on Monday night, as they faced one another in Class 2A, District 2 action at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School. It would […]
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Webster City City Council faced a brief agenda Monday evening.
It took 10 minutes for the Webster City Council to get through their agenda at City Hall Monday night. The council met with a representative of Williams and Company regarding the city’s audit for 2024-25. […]
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Wilson Brewer Park and Depot Foundation Board to meet this Wednesday evening, February 18th at 6:30 in the depot basement.
The February meeting of the Wilson Brewer Park and Depot Foundation will be this Wednesday evening, February 18th at 6:30 p.m. in the depot basement. The board will appoint Kim Anderson as a new board […]
Obituaries
Beatrice Abbas
Beatrice (Bea) Elaine Abbas, 85 of Alden, Iowa, died Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the Hubbard Care Center. Funeral service for Bea Abbas will be 11:00 AM, February 18, 2026, at the Alden United Methodist […]
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South Hamilton wrestling qualifies 2 athletes for state at Class 1A, District 7 Tournament at Ogden
OGDEN, Ia. — The South Hamilton Hawks wrestling team returned to action on Saturday morning, as they made the short trip into Boone County to compete in their Class 1A, District 7 wrestling tournament at […]
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Roland-Story wrestling qualifies 2 to State Tournament in Class 2A, District 1 meet at Ballard
HUXLEY, Ia. — The Roland-Story Norsemen wrestling team returned to action on Saturday morning, as they made the trip to southern Story County to compete in their Class 2A, District 1 wrestling tournament at Ballard […]
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16 KQRadio wrestlers qualify for State Tournament at Class 2A, District 10 meet in Webster City
WEBSTER CITY, Ia. — The Webster City Lynx, Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Cowboys and Eagle Grove Eagles wrestling teams returned to action on Saturday morning, as they competed to send their best to offer to next week’s state […]
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Clarion-Goldfield-Dows girls basketball season ends at Manson-Northwest Webster, 53-18
MANSON, Ia. — The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Cowgirls basketball team returned to action on Saturday Night, as they traveled to Calhoun County to take on the Manson-Northwest Webster Cougars in their Class 2A, Region 7 first round […]
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Eagle Grove girls basketball season ends at Forest City, 84-23
FOREST CITY, Ia. — The Eagle Grove Eagles girls basketball team returned to action on Saturday night, as they made the trip to Winnebago County to take on the Forest City Indians in Class 3A, […]
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Roland-Story girls basketball routs Iowa Falls-Alden in Regional Quarterfinal, 66-30
STORY CITY, Ia. — The Roland-Story Norsemen girls basketball team returned to action on Saturday night, as they hosted the Iowa Falls-Alden Cadets in the quarterfinal round of their Class 3A, Region 5 brackets at […]
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South Hamilton girls basketball wins playoff opener with Columbus Catholic, 58-18
JEWELL, Ia. — The South Hamilton Hawks girls basketball team returned to action on Saturday night, as they hosted the Columbus Catholic Sailors of the North Iowa Cedar League for their Class 2A, Region 1 […]
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A light agenda faces the Webster City City Council this Monday evening, February 16th.
The Webster City City Council faces a brief agenda at their next meeting on Monday evening, February 16th at 6:00 p.m. in the council chambers. There will be a presentation by Williams & Company regarding […]
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Career Offender from Fort Dodge Sentenced this week to Federal Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine
A man with an extensive criminal history who conspired to distribute methamphetamine was sentenced February 12, 2026, to 19 years in federal prison. Otis Lamont Foy, Jr., age 29, from Fort Dodge, Iowa, received the […]