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Dayton landmark gets a second act

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By Kelli Bloomquist DAYTON — A downtown building that has sat empty for years is headed for restoration after its owner secured a Community Catalyst grant to help rehabilitate the historic opera house at 39 S. Main St. The building, known to most of Dayton as the former Iron Saddle, has taken on nearly every job a Main Street building can. It has housed a tractor dealership, an appliance store, and a restaurant and bar. Owner Francisco Miranda now plans to restore the building and bring in a restaurant and a drive-thru coffee shop, with a bar and event space to follow. He will ...

Turning Back the Pages of Time

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1951/75 years ago Biggest Event Held Yet at Municipal Pond More than 700 youngsters and spectators turned out yesterday for the annual Kids Fishing Party at the city pond, G. D. Warland of station KJFJ, the party's sponsor, said this morning in listing the winners of the annual competition. “At least 500 boys and girls were competing at one time or another during the afternoon," Warland, who directed activities at the pond from noon to 5:45, said today. "It was the biggest fish party we've ever had." Charles Hubbard of 204 North Des Moines street, using two poles which ...

First 2026 case of West Nile virus reported in Iowa

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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services reported a case of West Nile virus in an eastern Iowa adult last week, marking the state’s first reported case in 2026. West Nile virus is most commonly transmitted to people via infected mosquitoes and can cause mild symptoms such as a fever or headache, though many infected people have no symptoms. While not common, the virus can manifest into more serious diseases that impact a person’s nervous system, according to HHS. Fifty-seven Iowans were diagnosed with West Nile virus in 2025, according to a news release from HHS. ...

Women’s Club focuses on the women who make a difference

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The Webster City Women’s Club met Monday with nearly 30 members present at this monthly meeting. The focus of the program was about the women who have contributed in many different ways in the growth of the United States. Valerie Rickert, president of the Women’s Club noted that 1.3 ...

4-H beef results from Hamilton County Fair

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Hamilton County Extension releases results of the 4-H beef competition during the Hamilton County Fair. The following results from the Hamilton County Fair have been released by the ISU Extension office . COMMERCIAL OR PUREBRED REGISTERED HEIFER CLASS 1, Banner Sponsor: Town & Country Insurance Class 1 Champion: Dayton Oberender 2nd Place: DannieLynn Oberender 3rd Place: Anna Lammers CLASS 2, Banner Sponsor: Walker Farms Class 2 Champion: Addy Schaa 2nd Place: Abby Peterson 3rd Place: Matthew Lammers CLASS 3, Banner Sponsor: Alberta Voge Class 3 Champion: Kenzie ...

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Wednesday, Aug 12: Public meeting on the Webster City High School project is Wednesday A public information Webster City High School Facilities Meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the Prem Sahai Auditorium. The public will be asked to vote at the special election on Sept. 8 to give the financial support it needs to move forward. The architects from FEH will be in attendance for this session. The public is invited to come and ask questions and get more information about this project. Donors needed for blood drive Thursday The Van Diest Medical Center will be the location for the ...