Articles by Pat Powers

Webster City-Hamilton County Sheriff Alex Pruismann announced Tuesday the introduction of the new “Take Me Home” program. This is a free and voluntary service available to all Hamilton County residents. This is for both adults […]

Fort Dodge-A man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine was sentenced August 20, 2026, to more than 7 years in federal prison. Jeffrey Allen Smith, age 41, from Fort Dodge, Iowa, received the prison term after […]

Join Webster City Community Theatre for a Readers Theatre preview of The Roommate by Jen Silverman, on Sunday, Aug. 30 at 3 p.m. at Webster City Community Theatre, 1001 Willson Ave. Whether you enjoy performing […]

Hamilton County’s unemployment rate for July was at 2.8 percent in statistics released on Tuesday. The Iowa Workforce Development office reported in July, there were 7,670 people employed in jobs across Hamilton County while there […]

WEBSTER CITY, IA │ Van Diest Medical Center (VDMC) in Webster City is one of just nine Iowa hospitals to receive 5-stars from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) for patient experience for […]

Franklin County- The Iowa State Patrol investigated a two-vehicle crash in Franklin County on Monday morning at the intersection of Lark Avenue and 180th Street. Reportedly an eastbound 2016 model Chevrolet Express driven by Nathaniel […]

Ellsworth- Another meeting for the Ellsworth City Council will be this Tuesday evening,August 25th at 6:00 p.m. in the city hall of Ellsworth. The agenda items include updates from the Ellsworth Parks Board,Ellsworth Library, Ellsworth […]

Webster City- There is no snow in the forecast this week but the Hamilton County Supervisors at their Tuesday morning meeting will look at a policy when it comes to Standing Corn Snow Fences. Every […]

Clarion- Another meeting is scheduled for Monday morning at 9:00 at the Wright County Courthouse basement board room for the Wright County Supervisors. Monday’s meeting will include a budget amendment hearing for the Wright County […]

Webster City- Another meeting for the Hamilton County Conservation Board will take place on Thursday, August 27th at 9:30 in the Briggs Woods Park conservation office south of Webster City. There will be projects update, […]

Webster City- The August meeting for the board of trustees of Van Diest Medical Center in Webster City will be this Tuesday evening, August 25th at 6:00 p.m. in the hospital clinic board room. Tuesday’s […]

Jewell- The next meeting of the Jewell City Council will be this Monday evening, August 24th at 7:00 p.m. in the Jewell City Council chambers. Monday’s meeting will include an update from Jewell Public Work […]

August 20, 2026 (DES MOINES, IA) — Iowa’s Crossroads of Global Innovation, a 720-acre industrial park in Fort Dodge, has earned an Iowa Certified Site designation through the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), strengthening its ability to attract […]

Des Moines- Four Hamilton County farm families were recognized at the Iowa State Fair this week with Century and Heritage Farn honors by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. The Heritage Farm honors […]

The Enhance Hamilton County Foundation is inviting residents, community leaders, volunteers, churches, civic groups, and interested partners to attend upcoming community meetings to learn more about a proposed meal program for southern Hamilton County. The […]

Webster City-The second reading of an ordinance for the operation of golf carts on Webster City city streets will be a part of the Monday evening meeting of the Webster City city council set for […]

Webster City- With the new school year set for August 24th, the Webster City Community Schools invite all students, parents and guardians to the Meet and Greet set for this Wednesday, August 19th. The event […]