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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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Even though this Monday will be Presidents’ Day, the Wright County Board of Supervisors will be in session in the Wright County courthouse basement board room in Clarion. The board will take action  on authorizing […]

At a meeting this week, the Jewell City Council met with Rick Young from the SHAPE committee with an update on fund raising efforts for the new outdoor swimming pool and to request to begin […]

This week, the Stanhope City Council voted to add eight cameras will be installed to the common areas at the Stanhope Community Center. Stanhope City Council member Beau Jensen said that approximately 8 cameras can […]

The nominees from previous productions by the Webster City Community Theatre last season were announced Wednesday evening. The following nominees include: Leading role for a play-Rachel Derrig for The Cafe Mocha Murders. Supporting role for […]

The Iowa State Patrol released details today (Wednesday) of an accident Tuesday morning near Williams at the 144-mile marker of Interstate 35. Reportedly a northbound 2021 model Honda CR-V Sport Utility Vehicle driven by Michael […]

A lengthy discussion of the Stratford City Council regarding sub-contracting mowing and trimming and or weed eating for 2026. The council made a suggestion to bid it out to see what bids come in for […]

On Monday evening, the Ellsworth City Council appointed Brian Zimmerman as the Ellsworth representative to serve on the Hamilton County Solid Waste Commission for 2026. Council members appointed Marcy Olson and Mayor Barry Anksorus to […]

The Hamilton County Board of Supervisors Tuesday morning accepted a bid from a Wisconsin firm for the work of resurfacing on a road in the county this summer. Mathy Construction of Onalaska, Wisconsin submitted a […]

During their Monday night meeting, the South Hamilton School Board met with Nick Nugent of Emergent Architecture on the final plans for the auxiliary gym at the school. The current gym facilities are heavily used […]

On January 26, 2026, at Babe’s Steak House in Radcliffe, Jewell Fire and Rescue held their 2026 Awards Banquet. Awards included Years of Service: Kirk Sogard for 45 years, Suzie Olson for 20 years, Ben […]