Obituaries
Peggy Nelson
Peggy Nelson, 75, of Webster City formerly of Manson died Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Private family services will be held with Foster Funeral and Cremation Center. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in […]
State News
New position in Shenandoah schools will focus on bullying prevention
The leaders of a southwest Iowa school board took action this week to directly address issues with bullying. Shenandoah Superintendent Kerri Nelson says the board voted to promote a current district employee to a new […]
State News
Ex-cop from north-central Iowa faces porn charge
A former Eagle Grove police officer is accused of sending explicit images to a minor while on duty. Twenty-seven-year-old Colt Richardson is charged with dissemination and exhibition of obscene material to a minor. He was […]
State News
Chief Justice makes the case for raising Iowa judges’ pay
Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Christensen is making another pitch for judges’ pay raises. “Addressing judicial pay should not and it cannot be a rare occurrence,” she said this morning. “It must be part […]
Local Sports
Eagle Grove wrestling goes 2-1 in quad dual at Saint Ansgar
The Eagle Grove Eagles wrestling team returned to action on Tuesday night, as they made the drive into far northern Iowa to compete in a Top of Iowa Conference quad dual at Saint Ansgar High […]
State News
Tips for keeping older Iowans safe during a harsh winter
More bitter cold weather is predicted by this weekend, with high temperatures in single digits, and while the freezing forecast is hard on all of us, it’s particularly tough for Iowa’s oldest residents. Stephanie Humphries […]
State News
State senator says: ‘Make Minnesota Iowa Again.”
A central Iowa lawmaker is proposing that Iowa buy the nine southern Minnesota counties that are on the other side of Iowa’s border. State Senator Mike Bousselot, a Republican from Ankeny, is sponsoring a bill […]
Local Sports
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows wrestling sweeps quad dual at St. Edmond
The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Cowboys wrestling team returned to action on Tuesday night, as they made the short trek to Fort Dodge to compete in a quad dual at St. Edmond High School. The Cowboys were joined […]
Local Sports
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows basketball routs Pocahontas Area, 78-47
The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Cowboys basketball team returned to action on Tuesday night, as they hosted the Pocahontas Area Indians in non-conference action at CGD High School in Clarion. The Cowboys entered Tuesday night with a record […]
Local Sports
Roland-Story basketball splits road HOIAC doubleheader with Grand View Christian
The Roland-Story Norsemen basketball teams returned to action on Tuesday night, as they made the trip into the Des Moines metro to take on the Grand View Christian Thunder in Heart of Iowa Conference action […]
Local Sports
Eagle Grove basketball swept in road TOIW doubleheader at Forest City
The Eagle Grove Eagles basketball teams returned to action on Tuesday night, as they made the trip into Winnebago County to take on the Forest City Indians in Top of Iowa West action at Forest […]
Local Sports
Webster City basketball splits non-con doubleheader at Southeast Valley
The Webster City Lynx basketball teams returned to action on Tuesday night, as they made the trip to southern Webster County to take on the Southeast Valley Jaguars in non-conference action at Southeast Valley High […]
Local News
Authorities investigating a break-in to the Hardin County Historical House.
Police in Eldora are investigating a recent break-in at the Hardin County Historical House. Authorities say someone broke a window to gain entry. A bathroom used before the individual slept in an upstairs bedroom. Eldora […]
State News
Don’t let emotions overtake common sense with social media posts
Authorities in central Iowa are warning social media users about two recent scams that are tugging at heartstrings and preying on fears. One fraudulent post asks for the community’s help identifying an abandoned and injured […]
Local News
Former Eagle Grove Police Officer accused of sending sexually explicit images to a minor while on duty.
A former Eagle Grove police officer is accused of sending explicit images to a minor while on duty. 27-year-old Colt Richardson is charged with Dissemination and Exhibition of Obscene Material to a Minor. Court documents […]
State News
Hoover museum in West Branch to close this Sunday for 18-month renovation
If you have a hankering to explore the eastern Iowa facility which honors the only American president who was born in Iowa, you need to move quickly. Work will begin next week on a $20-million […]
Local News
Gordon is new Webster City American Legion Commander.
Webster City American Legion Commander Rich Stroner officially retired from his leadership responsibilities of the local American Legion Post Tuesday evening. Dave Gordon will be taking over for Stroner. Gordon was administered the oath of […]
State News
Ernst announces she backs Hegseth’s nomination for Defense Secretary
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says she will support Pete Hegseth’s nomination to lead the U.S. Defense Department. Ernst issued a written statement of support after Hegseth appeared yesterday at a hearing before the Senate Armed […]
Local News
Hamilton County Child Care Initiative recognized Tuesday night by Governor Kim Reynolds.
A group of Hamilton County Child Care Initiative members were recognized at Tuesday night’s Condition of the State message by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds in Des Moines. Governor Reynolds proposed the creation of an Early […]
Local News
State Senator Dennis Guth administered the oath of office to the Iowa Senate this week.
Iowa state senator Dennis Guth of Klemme was administered the oath of office this week in the Iowa State Legislature. Guth represents the 28th state senate district in Iowa which includes Hamilton County