Obituaries
Mike Adams
Mike Adams, 77, of Bredenton, FL, formerly Eagle Grove, died January 05, 2026. Celebration of life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday July 10, 2026, at the Eagle Grove United Methodist Church. Visitation […]
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Public Safety Authority moving forward in Webster County and Fort Dodge for a new Law Enforcement Center,
Fort Dodge- The establishment of a Public Safety Authority for Webster County and the City of Fort Dodge was announced Friday to address long-standing public safety facility needs for the residents in the north central […]
Obituaries
Patricia Butrum
Patricia Butrum, 73, of Webster City, died Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July […]
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State Appeal Board Votes to sustain Van Diest Medical Center Tax Levy
The Van Diest Medical Center tax levy for Fiscal Year 2027 will remain at $1.90 per $1,000 of assessed property valuation, as approved by the Van Diest Medical Center Board of Trustees, following a decision […]
Local Sports
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows softball walks it off against West Hancock, 8-7
CLARION, Ia. — The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Cowgirls softball team returned to action on Thursday evening, as they hosted the West Hancock Eagles in non-conference action at CGD High School. CGD entered with a record of 1-17, […]
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Jewell City Council updated on funding for a new pool and Main Street lights.
Jewell-A public hearing on a new ordinance for new or replaced sidewalks was a part of this week’s Jewell City Council meeting. This is for all sidewalks with a measurement five inches of width. The […]
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Eagle Grove baseball downs Manson-Northwest Webster in 5 innings, 14-4
EAGLE GROVE, Ia. — The Eagle Grove Eagles baseball team returned to action on Thursday night, as they hosted the Manson-Northwest Webster Cougars in non-conference action at Bruce Rholl Field at Greenwood Park. Eagle Grove […]
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(2A) #2 Roland-Story baseball rallies to down (2A) #8 Grundy Center, 11-6
GRUNDY CENTER, Ia. — The Roland-Story Norsemen baseball team returned to action on Thursday, as they made the trip east on Highway 20 to take on the Grundy Center Spartans in non-conference action at the […]
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South Hamilton softball takes down Belmond-Klemme on the road, 6-4
BELMOND, Ia. — The South Hamilton Hawks softball team returned to action on Thursday evening, as they made the trip north on Highway 69 to take on the Belmond-Klemme Broncos in non-conference action at Blair […]
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South Hamilton baseball picks up first win at Colfax-Mingo, 7-5
COLFAX, Ia. — The South Hamilton Hawks baseball team returned to action on Thursday night, as they made the trip into Jasper County to take on a former HOIAC rival in the Colfax-Mingo Tigerhawks. South […]
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Wright County Board of Supervisors will meet this Monday,June 29th.
Clarion-When the Wright County Board of Supervisors meet this Monday morning at 9:00, they will make the appointment for a new county recorder effective this next Wednesday, July 1st followed by a swearing-in ceremony. Resolutions […]
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Webster City Hotel/Motel Tax Grant Applications available July 1 for Round 29 Mandatory Training Meeting: July 1, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. — City Hall
The Webster City Hotel/Motel Tax Board is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for Round 29 of the Hotel/Motel Tax Grant Program. These grants are intended to support projects and events that […]
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Webster City Positions 478-Acre Industrial Park for Future Growth
The Webster City Gateway Industrial Park has earned an Iowa Certified Site designation through the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), adding one of Iowa’s largest development-ready industrial sites to the state’s growing portfolio of certified […]
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Eagle Grove softball downs Lake Mills at home, 10-2
EAGLE GROVE, Ia. — The Eagle Grove Eagles softball team returned to action on Wednesday night, as they hosted the Lake Mills Bulldogs in Top of Iowa West action at Greenwood Park. Eagle Grove entered […]
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Eagle Grove baseball dominates Lake Mills in 5 innings, 11-1
EAGLE GROVE, Ia. — The Eagle Grove Eagles baseball team returned to action on Wednesday night, as they hosted the Lake Mills Bulldogs in Top of Iowa West action at Bruce Rholl Field at Greenwood […]
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Roland-Story softball wins extra-inning thriller with West Marshall, 1-0
ROLAND, Ia. — The Roland-Story Norsemen softball team returned to action on Wednesday night, as they hosted the West Marshall Trojans in Heart of Iowa Conference action at Bill Hennessy Field. Roland-Story entered with a […]
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Iowa State Appeal Board to decide Friday on the tax levy at Van Diest Medical Center.
Des Moines-The Iowa State Appeal Board this Friday will meet and determine the tax levy at Van Diest Medical Center in Webster City. The meeting will be held at 12 noon tomorrow (Friday) at the […]
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Iowa’s tornado tally is already more than double the number from all of last year
The National Weather Service confirms Iowa’s already had 72 tornadoes touch down this year, putting us far ahead of last year’s count that only saw 32 twisters strike all year long. NWS meteorologist Brian Barjenbruch […]
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Gilmore City man arrested Wednesday morning after his search following a Tuesday night incident.
Gilmore City- Humboldt County authorities Wednesday morning apprehended a 41-year-old Gilmore City man on an arrest warrant after a chase Tuesday night in portions of Humboldt and Pocahontas Counties. Clayton Christian Nielsen of Gilmore City […]
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South Hamilton Community School Board will meet for a special meeting on Tuesday, June 30th.
Jewell- The South Hamilton Community School Board will have a special meeting on Tuesday, June 30th at 6:00 p.m. in the junior/senior high board room in Jewell. The meeting regards approximately $7,350,000 in School Infrastructure […]