Articles by Pat Powers

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Drainage issues in Stratford was one of the issues covered in this week’s meeting of the Stratford City Council. Engineer Jim Leiding of Bolton and Menk,Incorporated said there were several concerns. They include tile disconnects […]

DES MOINES, Iowa (May 14, 2025) – 12% of Iowans (1 in 8) and 16.6% of Iowa children (1 in 6) face food insecurity. That’s according to Feeding America’s annual Map the Meal Gap study, out today. All 99 […]

There will be a special meeting of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors on Friday morning,May 16th at 10:00 a.m. in the downstairs conference room of the Hamilton County Courthouse. The supervisors will sign a […]

This week, the Ellsworth City Council discussed previous expansion projects in the industrial park and urban renewal area of Ellsworth. Ellsworth City Clerk Heidi Eckers had David Speed with Midland Power Cooperative on the phone […]

At their meeting Monday evening, the Jewell City Council held a public hearing to amend the budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year. There were no written or oral objections received during the hearing. The council […]

Tuesday marked the start of the trial of an Eagle Grove man charged with vehicular homicide in Webster County District Court in Fort Dodge. 39-year-0ld Logan Christensen is charged with vehicular homicide, serious injury by […]

WEBSTER CITY, IA | Webster City Community Theatre today announced the cast for its upcoming summer musical, Little Shop of Horrors. The production will be presented July 10-19 at the performing arts center, 1001 Willson […]

During their Tuesday morning meeting, the Hamilton County Supervisors accepted the agreements for two bridge replacement projects in the southeastern part of the county. Hamilton County engineer Ryan Weidemann said the bridge replacement work involves […]

The Webster City Post Office wishes to thank their customers for their support of the Stamp Out Hunger campaign on Saturday. Patrons were asked to leave their non-perishable food items beside their mailboxes so that […]

The Torch Run for Special Olympics in Hamilton County is set for Wednesday,May 21st beginning at 6:00p.m.  While carrying the flame, law enforcement officers are referred to as “Guardians of the Flame” and will keep […]

Authorities rescued a woman from a partially submerged van in the Des Moines River on Saturday night south of Fort Dodge. The vehicle in the river near Kalo was reported at 8:16 p.m. Authorities recovered […]

A meeting of the Ellsworth City Council will be held at 6:00 this Monday evening at the Ellsworth City Hall. The council will take a look at the empty lot at 639 Brinton and take […]