When news broke this weekend about the death of Oseguera Cervantes in Mexico—'El Mencho’, it seemed like a problem that doesn’t impact us here in Iowa. The leader of the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion created a criminal enterprise that spanned across the country. Most of the chaos ...
GILMORE CITY — Nestled between outbuildings on the Davis Dairy Farm, the sturdy 88-year-old block and wood barn is the center of business. Built in 1937, the Davis’ barn was constructed by Niels Nielsen and his two sons from Rutland. The supplies came from the lumberyard in Rutland, ...
WATERLOO — A Fort Dodge Senior High graduate has been named the inaugural principal at Waterloo United High School. Zach O’Brien was announced by the Waterloo Community School District to the position effective July 1, 2026, pending board approval. Waterloo United is scheduled to ...
A series of major construction contracts and more budget work are on the agenda for the Fort Dodge City Council tonight. The council meeting will begin at 5 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 819 First Ave. S., with a budget workshop. The council will discuss budget options for the Dodger Area ...
Two fire departments responded to a turkey barn fire located just north of Ellsworth, near Interstate 35 on Saturday afternoon. The Ellsworth Fire Department responded quickly, with four vehicles and 10 firefighter, ffollowed shortly by the Jewell Fire Department, with another 10 ...