Bell’s Mill Park was established by Hamilton County officials on June 1, 1926, pursuant to a land-gift from Sarah “Aunt Jen” Bell (1842-1931). The land had been part of the Bell family home and mill site, owned and operated by the Bell family since 1880. After the passing of her ...
By ROBIN OPSAHL Iowa Capital Dispatch Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Wednesday that Iowa will change how the state manages Social Security survivor benefits for foster children with deceased relatives, allowing the child to retain this money for the future. The governor and Larry Johnson, principal deputy director of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, announced the change during a news conference at Foster SQUAD, a foster care support organization in Ankeny. Reynolds said the change to survivor benefits comes as Iowa seeks to work on the national initiative led by First ...
Submitted photo Nellie, center, the 2026 Hamilton County Farm Bureau Corgi Race champion, celebrates with from left Joel Edge, from Purina, which provided a 30-pound bag of dog food; Madeline Ogg; Colby Larson; and Randy Greufe, of the Hamilton County Farm Bureau. Hamilton County Farm Bureau hosts second annual Corgi Races The Hamilton County Farm Bureau hosted its second annual Corgi Races on Wednesday during the Hamilton County Fair. Twenty-five corgis from across central Iowa competed for top honors in front of an enthusiastic crowd. Taking home the championship title was ...
Iowa State University researchers are contributing to a new, national consortium with their efforts to integrate artificial intelligence with different areas of study and development. The Ames university announced in a news release that ISU will lead four projects and collaborate on four more for the Genesis Mission, an initiative created by the U.S. Department of Energy to use AI and accelerate research and innovation in areas like advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, nuclear energy and semiconductors. The Department of Energy announced the awards Wednesday, according to the ...
Webster City and Hamilton County might have a chance at being featured on an episode of “American Pickers.” A phone call received this week from a representative of the television series, “American Pickers,” indicated that an episode of the History Channel television series may be ...
A job fair for veterans is being held today at the Fort Dodge IANG Armory from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Armory is located at 1659 Nelson Avenue. The Job Fair is being held in partnership with the Iowa Work Center as part of the National Hire a Veteran Day promotion, which is Saturday, July 25. Robert Haege III is the Home Base Iowa Program Manager for IowaWORKS. He said the following businesses are planning to be at the Job Fair. VA-Central Iowa Healthcare System, Smithfield Foods, Decker Truck Line, Inc., City of Fort Dodge, CJ Bio America, Koch Fertilizer, Proteus Silgan ...
