Why wait? That was the philosophy that compelled Leo Lanctot to enlist in the U.S. Army very soon after high school graduation back in 1963. “I wanted to beat the draft,” Lanctot recalled. “My older brothers were both drafted. One of them became an MP and the other was in a technical ...

Service was a way of life growing up for Pat Sturtz. Children of the Greatest Generation were taught young the price of freedom and the need for all to do their part, whatever that part might be. “Having uncles and my father that all served in World War II, and my father-in-law and his ...

FORT DODGE — An upcoming evening of music and food will support the Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight as it prepares to resume taking veterans to Washington, D.C., next year. The first Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight Ball will be held November 15 at the Laramar Ballroom, 710 First Ave. N., Fort ...

Three events in Webster City will honor veterans on Veterans Day, which is Tuesday, November 11. Veterans from American Legion Post 191 will be talking about their military experiences to eighth-grade students at the Webster City Middle School, 1101 Des Moines Street, from 8:30 until 9:30 ...

The annual citywide leaf pick up will be held on Thursday, November 19. Pick up begins at 7 a.m.  Residents are reminded to have their leaves in plastic bags and on the curb by 7 a.m. The bags need to be tied. Do not place sticks or any other type of yard waste or rubbish in the bags. ...

Hamilton County 4-Hers celebrated their accomplishments on Sunday during the annual 4-Herama held at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds. Pictured above is the Hamilton County 4-H Youth County Council. They are, front row from left: Kaylee Young, Lexi Mathes, Olivia Bergman, Brynn Ostrem, Samantha ...