Obituaries
Jeanette Ratzke
Jeanette Ratzke, 82, of Webster City formerly of Williams died Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Van Diest Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 11, 2024 at […]
Local Sports
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows volleyball falls at St. Edmond, 3-0
The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Cowgirls volleyball team returned to action Thursday night, as they made the trip west to Fort Dodge to take on the St. Edmond Gaels in North Central Conference action at St. Edmond School. […]
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South Hamilton volleyball picks up first conference win over Saydel, 3-0
The South Hamilton Hawks volleyball team returned to action on Thursday night, as they made the trip south to the Des Moines metro to take on the Saydel Eagles in Heart of Iowa Conference action […]
Local Sports
Roland-Story volleyball blows past Nevada in crucial HOIAC match, 3-1
The Roland-Story Norsemen volleyball team returned to action on Thursday Night, as they made the short trip east to the Story County seat to take on the Nevada Cubs in Heart of Iowa Conference action […]
Local Sports
Webster City volleyball sweeps Hampton-Dumont-CAL at home, 3-0
The Webster City Lynx volleyball team returned to action on Thursday night, as they welcomed in the Bulldogs of Hampton-Dumont-CAL in North Central Conference action at Webster City High School. Webster City entered with a […]
Local News
Two vehicle accident south of Fort Dodge investigated Thursday afternoon by the Iowa State Patrol.
The Iowa State Patrol investigated a two vehicle accident at 3:35 Thursday afternoon on Webster County Road P-59 and the Highway 20 West off ramp south of Fort Dodge. Reportedly a southbound 2013 model Ford […]
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Webster City Police make early Friday morning arrrest in the city.
On September 20, 2024 at approximately 0230 hours, police officers were dispatched to the area of Casey’s General Store on Superior Street for a report of a suspicious person. The reporting party stated a female […]
State News
Banned book give-away planned in central Iowa this weekend
Iowa is the first stop this weekend on the national tour of what’s known as the Banned Wagon, as publishing giant Penguin Random House offers free books that are the focus of court battles and […]
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Senator Ernst says Iowa disaster victims frustrated by SBA loan process
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst says it’s been difficult for Iowans trying to recover from this year’s floods and tornadoes to navigate federal disaster programs. “FEMA and SBA did quickly set up recovery centers and I […]
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Dozens of Southwest Iowa artists are featured in 20 locations on weekend art tour
Artists from communities across southwest Iowa will be featured in a multi-city showcase this weekend, starting this afternoon. The Southwest Iowa Art Tour is in its 11th year with displays in Page, Fremont, Montgomery, Mills, […]
Obituaries
Tammy Schutt
Tammy Schutt, 56, of Williams died Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at the Israel Hospice House. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the Williams Community Center. A […]
State News
Unemployment rate moves up for first time in 4 months
Iowa’s unemployment rate went up for the first time in four months in August — moving from 2.8% to 2.9%. Workforce Development Director Beth Townsend says the state is doing well despite several manufacturing layoffs. […]
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Study: Majority of Iowa parents take kids out of car seats too soon
A new study finds many Iowa parents stop using child seats and booster seats as their children grow, despite those seats being an important safety measure — plus, it’s the law. In Iowa, kids between […]
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Moderate drought reported in six Iowa counties
The latest Iowa Drought Monitor shows moderate drought conditions have returned to 4.4% of the state, with the rest of Iowa rated as abnormally dry. Just over half of Fremont County in southwest Iowa is […]
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FEMA seeking those who haven’t yet applied for disaster assistance
Some FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers will be closing soon and the federal agency is making a call to those who may not have signed up for help yet. FEMA spokesperson Sharon Karr says, “We always […]
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Iowa’s new Powerball winner plans to pay bills, invest and upgrade her car
A 53-year-old health care worker from Webster City claimed a $1-million Powerball prize on Wednesday at the Iowa Lottery headquarters in Clive. Lynne Kannuan says she bought the ticket at a local grocery store for […]
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Deputy ag secretary urges Senate to change USDA loan program
Iowa’s deputy secretary of agriculture says there are “frustrating and confusing inequities” in federal programs meant to support farmers trying to recover from natural disasters. Grant Menke testified yesterday before the U.S. Senate Small Business […]
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Large crowds expected for in-person fan photo-ops with Iowa rock band
Members of the Des Moines-founded heavy metal rock band Slipknot will be making appearances at two central Iowa stores this week to meet fans and to promote their new Number Nine Iowa Whiskey. Cory Meiners, […]
Obituaries
Susan (Stocks) Andrew
Susan J. (Stocks) Andrew, Webster City, IA, died Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Van Diest Medical Center. A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the First […]
Obituaries
Toni Segar
Toni Segar, 47, of Osage died unexpectedly Monday, September 16, 2024. Private family services will be held at a later time. Foster Funeral and Cremation Center is caring for Toni and her family.