ALGONA — In the summer of 2002, Wayne Wierson and five friends took off from Ames on their motorcycles, heading toward Anamosa. » Full Story

EMMETSBURG — Residents of this picturesque community turned out in droves this weekend, as Palo Alto County celebrated its sesquicentennial. » Full Story

GOWRIE — As the nation celebrated its independence, the city of Gowrie made it a day to remember, giving residents and visitors alike a taste of hometown hospitality with a dash of patriotism. » Full Story

HUMBOLDT — To the casual observer, sitting on a two-wheel cart that weighs about 30 pounds, perched on a narrow seat behind the horse — with hooves and back legs flying and kicking up dirt, track debr » Full Story

WEST BEND — Sitting in the shade of her yard at the corner of Broadway and First Street North, Mary Meyer watched parade entrants signing in across the street.

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OTHO — In small-town Iowa, parades are for more than just showing off what a town has to offer. To many, it’s about community and family. » Full Story

SAC CITY — At the annual Chautauqua Days parade, patriotism was a theme strongly exemplified by many. » Full Story

HUMBOLDT — It’s not just about the next four years, it’s about the next 40 years. » Full Story

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CLARION — In 1937, a group of youths from Wright County decided it would be fun to steal watermelons from a farmer in the middle of the night. » Full Story