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Milford Grant
Milford Grant, 90, of Webster City, died on Monday, October 2, 2023, at Southfield Wellness Community, in Webster City. Visitation will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, on Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 10:00 – […]
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Work underway on new multi million dollar terminal for Des Moines Airport
Managers of the state’s largest airport marked the beginning of the construction of a new $445 million terminal with a groundbreaking today in Des Moines. Airport executive director Kevin Foley says it has taken some […]
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Affordable housing, senior housing remain major obstacles
Many Iowa communities large and small are struggling with housing, particularly affordable housing, in light of continued complications due to supply chain issues and rising costs associated with new construction. In northwest Iowa, Le Mars […]
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Iowa Business Council survey finds national economic conditions weighing on the state
The Iowa Business Council’s third-quarter Economic Outlook Survey shows continued concern about the national economy among its members. IBC President Joe Murphy says they measure member expectations for sales, capital spending, and employment for the […]
Local Sports
Week 7 Preview: Eagle Grove vs. Emmetsburg
The Eagle Grove Eagles football team returns to action on Friday night, as they host the Emmetsburg E-Hawks at Gene Hinrichsen Field in Class 1A, District 2 action at Eagle Grove Elementary School. Eagle Grove […]
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Fort Dodge man accused of killing his father
A Fort Dodge man is charged in the murder of his father. Fort Dodge Police say 20-year-old Olnario Rodriguez-Ruffridge faces a first-degree murder charge in the shooting death of 44-year-old Jason Ruffridge of Fort Dodge. […]
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Central Iowa man charged with murder of four-month-old
Authorities in central Iowa are charging a man with murder in a case involving the abuse of two children. Des Moines police arrested 26-year-old Devin Luckett on Tuesday on first-degree murder along with a series […]
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Son is charged in shooting death of father
A Fort Dodge man is charged in the slaying of his father. According to the Fort Dodge Police Department, 20-year-old Olnario Rodriguez-Ruffridge faces a first-degree murder charge in the shooting death of 44-year-old Jason Ruffridge […]
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Week 7 Preview: Clarion-Goldfield-Dows at Okoboji
The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Cowboys football team returns to action on Friday night, as they make the long road trip into Dickinson County to take on the Okoboji Pioneers in Class 2A, District 2 action at Okoboji […]
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Week 7 Preview: (2A) #9 Roland-Story at Des Moines Christian
The Roland-Story Norsemen football team returns to action on Friday night, as they make the trip down to the Des Moines metro to take on the Lions of Des Moines Christian in Class 2A, District […]
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Week 7 Preview: South Hamilton vs. Woodward-Granger
The South Hamilton Hawks football team returns to action on Friday night, as they host the Woodward-Granger Hawks in Class 1A, District 7 action at Bill Taylor Field in Jewell on senior night. South Hamilton […]
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Feds will send emergency test to all phones, radios and TVs this afternoon
Federal agencies will be sending out a message to all radios, TVs and cellular phones this (Wednesday) afternoon as a test of the nation’s emergency alert systems. Tracey Bearden, 911 coordinator for the Polk County […]
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Week 7 Preview: Webster City at Charles City
The Webster City Lynx football team is back in action on Friday night, as they make the trip into Floyd County to take on the Charles City Comets in Class 3A, District 2 action at […]
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Webster City, BK-CGD and Eagle Grove compete in Eagle Grove Invite
The Webster City Lynx, BK-CGD and Eagle Grove Eagles cross country teams competed in the annual Eagle Grove Invitational at the Eagle Grove Golf Course. The Lynx, Broncos and Eagles were joined by Algona, Bishop […]
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South Hamilton volleyball swept at Nevada, 3-0
The South Hamilton Hawks volleyball team returned to action on Tuesday night, as they made the trip into the seat of Story County as they took on the Nevada Cubs in Heart of Iowa Conference […]
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Former Danbury clerk arrested on theft charge
The former city clerk of Danbury has been arrested for allegedly misusing city money. Thirty-one-year-old Stacy Rockdaschel is charged with first-degree theft and ongoing criminal conduct. Her arrest follows an investigation by the State Auditor’s […]
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Top NASCAR race coming to Iowa Speedway in Newton
The years of waiting are over and the big race is coming to the Iowa Speedway in Newton. NASCAR Senior Vice President, Ben Kennedy made the announcement outside the Iowa Capitol. “Today we’re proud to […]
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Roland-Story volleyball sweeps PCM, 3-0
The Roland-Story Norsemen volleyball team returned to action on Monday night, as they made the trip down to Jasper County to take on the PCM Mustangs in Heart of Iowa Conference action. The Norsemen entered […]
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Iowa’s history has new showcase after five-year renovation project
After a very long wait, the barricades are finally coming down and the State Historical Building of Iowa, Museum and Research Center in downtown Des Moines will hold its grand reopening in ten days. Spokesman […]
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Survey predicts recession looms late this year or early in 2024
The Midwestern economy is headed toward recession — soon, according to the latest projection from Creighton University and its monthly survey of business leaders in Iowa and eight other states. Creighton economist Ernie Goss says […]