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AMES – As wildfires continue to rage in parts of the west, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fire Program has started to dispatch wildland firefighters to Alaska, Texas and Colorado.
CLEAR LAKE – Fishing for catfish is a fun summer tradition for many Iowa families. Invite someone new to come along this year to share the fun and memories. “Catfish will bite
ESTHERVILLE – The report of a suspicious vehicle resulted in the arrest of a Northern Iowa woman on drug charges in Emmet County Saturday afternoon. According to Emmet County Sheriff Mike Martens,
MOINES – Today, Governor Kim Reynolds joined with state health and safety officials to warn Iowans about the growing threat of illicit fentanyl and counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl. Counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl
CLIVE — A Mason City man has won a $30,000 lottery prize. Daniel Drackley claimed the 47th prize of $30,000 in the Iowa Lottery’s “Win Big” scratch game. He purchased his winning
Glenn Lawrence Long, the son of Christopher and Marguerite (Strayer) Long, was born on August 29, 1925, in Rural Kossuth County. He died on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Dow Rummel Village,
Robert Virgil Bendixen, the son of Roy and Darlene (Mustard) Bendixen, was born April 5, 1947, in Estherville, Iowa. He died Friday, Jul 8, 2022, at Accura Care Center in Spirit Lake
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa seniors Jack Campbell (linebacker) and Riley Moss (defensive back) were named first-team selections on the Athlon Sports preseason All-America teams announced Monday. Junior Tory Taylor (punter)
A memorial service for Verna Schutjer of Titonka will be held Friday at 11:00 AM at the Titonka United Methodist Church. Her family will greet friends one hour prior to the service
Stanley “Todd” Yeaton, 72, of Charles City, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022 at his home. A memorial service for Todd Yeaton will be held at 11:00a.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2022
Elda Groen, age 92 of Algona, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Society in Forest City, Iowa. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM on Thursday at Trinity Lutheran