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Local News October 30, 2026

Jam session tonight at Opera House The Blairsburg Opera House Jam session will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, October 30th at the opera house. Musicians, dancers and listeners are invited to attend. Community Thanksgiving Service to be Nov. 8 Fall Festival at St. Mary’s Church in Williams is Sunday The Fall Festival at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church will be held November 1 from 4 to 6 p.m. St Mary Catholic Church is located at 404 4th St. in Williams. The drive-through meal consists of Chicken and Noodles (homemade), meat loaf, real mashed potatoes, home ...

South Hamilton Musicians selected for All State Band

Local News October 30, 2026

The South Hamilton Community Schools auditioned over 20 students for the All State Chorus and Band last weekend. Two students were selected for the All State Band, Winny Herrick on clarinet and Samantha Tilley on french horn. Both were accepted for the second time to the All State Band. Herrick is a sophomore while Tilley is in her senior year. Others who auditioned included six vocalists and fourteen other instrumentalists. Two received recalls: Joshua Bare on tuba and Val Harlan as a vocalist. Those who auditioned for the 2026 All State Choir from South Hamilton included ...

Iowa Works moves to new location in Fort Dodge

Local News October 30, 2026

Iowa Works, the state agency charged with connecting workers with employers, has a new home in downtown Fort Dodge. The new location in the former Wakhonsa School, 330 First Ave. N., was celebrated with a ribbon cutting Thursday morning conducted by the Ambassadors of the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance. “This space allows us to better serve our community,” said Faith Miller, regional manager of Iowa Works. “We are here to help the community find employment,” she said. But Miller added that in addition to helping individuals find jobs, Iowa Works helps employers find ...

Working their fingers to the bone

Local News October 30, 2026

Freeman Journal photo by Kolleen Taylor The Hamilton County Conservation office was hard at work this past week, but things got a bit out of control, as the staff decided to take a break and put their hardest working employee in charge for awhile. Happy Halloween to all!

Ornamental and turfgrass pest control course Wednesday

Local News October 30, 2026

The Iowa State University and Outreach- Hamilton County office will host an Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest Control Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators on Wednesday, November 4. The program provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) is available at office locations across Iowa. The local site for this class will be at the Hamilton County office located at 311 Bank St. Webster City, IA. Preregistration may be required; walk-ins may not be guaranteed admission. This course starts at 9:00am. Program run times ...

Turek talks health care, campaign reforms

Local News October 30, 2026

Declaring himself to be a “common sense prairie populist who is working for Iowans” Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Josh Turek rallied with voters Wednesday morning at Friendship Haven in Fort Dodge. The state representative from Council Bluffs said making health care more affordable and campaign finance reform will be his top priorities if he is elected. He was joined by Democratic former U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin at the event, which was attended by about 90 people. Health care, Turek said, is a “human right.” He said if he is elected, he will work to reverse recent cuts ...