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Nature, local heritage celebrated in stained glass

Amid all the displays in the Matt Cosgrove River’s Edge Discovery Center that highlight Iowa’s water is one that shows a walleye ready to latch onto a fishing lure. And it isn’t just any fishing lure - it’s a Lazy Ike once made in Fort Dodge. The colorful image was made of stained ...

They never forget the first

HOMER — A few of them have names. Every one of them has a story. There’s some vintage tractors that never get out of the blood of those who grew up on the farm. “People tend to collect the tractors that they grew up with, and so that’s my case,” said Phil Larson, standing in front ...

News of Record: Oct. 17, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Friday Driving while license suspended — Jesus A. Gutierrez Jr., 19, 1440 N. 31st St., dismissed. Operating while under the influence, first offense — Ashley A. Prince, 36, 419 N. 19th St., preliminary hearing waived. Fifth degree criminal mischief — Jamie M. Kirchhoff, 41, Humboldt, trial set for Dec. 2, no contact order issued. Trespass, first offense — Jamie M. Kirchhoff, 41, Humboldt, trial set for Dec. 2. Fifth degree theft — Molly N. Flannery, 39, 611 N. 15th St., trial set for Dec. 9. Contempt — Dalton A. Mapes, 34, 1504 ...

Women’s Club announces two holiday events to be held at Jane Young House

WEBSTER CITY — Two major events have been announced by members of the Webster City Women’s Club at the Jane Young House. Now is the time to sign up for the fifth Annual Festival of Trees, which will be held on Dec. 4 - 5. Community members, individuals, organizations and businesses can sign up now to participate by bringing a tree and decorating it for this annual fundraiser for the Jane Young House. But as planning begins for decorating trees for the Christmas event, another event will be occurring that will allow participants to decorate themselves, as they present an evening ...

Eagle Scout Project is a “ringer” for Wilson Brewer Park

Carter Harms, a senior at the Webster City High School, is one step closer to becoming an Eagle Scout after completing his community service project at the Wilson Brewer Park. The project which was completed this fall, is a set of horseshoe pits located near the Harmony Center school. One ...