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Linda Sue Griffen
Linda Sue Griffen 76, of Albuquerque, N.M., died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington. She was a former Webster City resident. There will be a graveside service on Tuesday, […]
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Van Diest Medical Center Board of Trustees to meet Tuesday evening,May 27th.
There will be another meeting for the Van Diest Medical Center Board of Trustees this Tuesday evening, May 27th at 6:00 in the clinic board room in Webster City. The board will take action on […]
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Memorial Day Closings for the area…
With the observance of Memorial Day this Monday, May 26 ,there will be closings of note for the holiday. Many area businesses will be closed for the day. All financial institutions and professional offices will […]
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Wright County Board of Supervisors to meet Tuesday,May 27th in Clarion.
There will be a meeting of the Wright County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday morning, May 27th at 9:00 in the basement board room of the Wright County Courthouse in Clarion. The board will have […]
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Des Moines motorist killed in late Thursday afternoon accident near Fort Dodge.
The Iowa State Patrol investigated a two-car accident near Fort Dodge on Thursday afternoon that claimed the life of a Des Moines motorist. The accident happened at the intersection of Highway 20 and Webster Count […]
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Donald Maronn
Donald Maronn, 77, of Story City died Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. A Celebration of Life will be May 24, 2025 at Quakerdale Farms, 26866 Co Rd S55, New […]
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Iowa State Patrol investigate mid afternoon crash Tuesday near Williams on Interstate 35.
A 68-year-old Mason City motorist died Tuesday afternoon in an accident at the 147 mile marker of Interstate 35 near Williams. The Iowa State Patrol reported a northbound 2019 model Ford Fiesta driven by Reed […]
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Webster City Police investigate Monday morning motor vehicle accident in Vantec parking lot and building.
Webster City Police investigated an accident shortly after 7:30 last Monday morning in the Vantec parking lot at 205 Closz Drive. Reportedly a northbound 2011 model Chevrolet 4500 box truck driven by Bruce Rollins of […]
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Webster City American Legion announces services for Memorial Day on Monday,May 26th.
Webster City will join the nation this Monday morning for Memorial Day services. Webster City American Legion Post 191 announced the day will begin May 26th with the members of the Firing Squad meeting at […]
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Stanhope City Council faces varied agenda at May meeting.
At its recent meeting, the Stanhope City Council reviewed two bids for the pickup of refuse in the community. They were submitted from American Sanitation and The Trash Man. After a discussion of strategies, Stanhope […]
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Wilson Brewer Park Foundation to meet this Wednesday, May 21st at 6:00 p.m. at Depot Museum Basement.
The May meeting of the Wilson Brewer Park Foundation Board of Directors will be this Wednesday evening,May 21st at 6:00 p.m. in the Depot Museum basement meeting room. The board will discuss the plans for […]
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Heidi Kayser
Heidi Louise Kayser, 62, died Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the Mary Greeley Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, Iowa, Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church […]
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Charlene Roach
Charlene Roach, 87, of Jewell died Thursday, May 15th, 2025, at her home. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 28th, 2025, at Foster Funeral and Cremation Center with a visitation one […]
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Nighttime Road Closures at the I-35 and U.S. 20 Interchange in Hamilton County Begin on Tuesday, May 20
If you travel near the Interstate 35 and U.S. 20 interchange in Hamilton County you need to be aware of some nighttime road closures that may slow down your trip, according to the Iowa Department […]
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Webster City City Council to meet this Monday evening, May 19th.
The next meeting of the Webster City City Council is set for this Monday evening, May 19th at 6:00 p.m. in the city council chambers. Webster City Mayor John Hawkins will sign proclamations for Poppy […]
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Kendall Young Library Board Meeting set for Monday,May 19th at 6 p.m.
The strategic plan for Kendall Young Library for 2025-29 will be presented at this Monday’s meeting of the board of directors at 6:00p.m. in the library conference room. The board will review its policies for […]
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Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen to retire in early 2026
In a message sent today to the campus community, Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen announced her plans to retire in January 2026. Wintersteen became the first woman and second ISU alum to hold the university’s highest […]
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Iowa State Patrol investigate two vehicle accident in Humboldt County Thursday afternoon.
The dusty and windy conditions of Thursday afternoon contributed to a two-vehicle accident near Thor in Humboldt County on Utah Avenue. The Iowa State Patrol reported a southbound 2016 model GMC Sierra pickup truck operated […]
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Story City Man Conspiring to Distribute Meth and Fentanyl Pleads Guilty in Federal Court
A man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl pled guilty May 8, 2025, in federal court in Sioux City. William Clark, Jr., 40, from Story City, Iowa, was convicted of one count of conspiring […]
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Webster County jury to decide the fate of Eagle Grove man in November,2023 crash.
A Webster County jury will decide the fate of an Eagle Grove man charged with vehicular homicide in a November,2023 accident in northeastern Webster County. 39-year-old Logan Christensen is charged with vehicular homicide and serious […]