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Hamilton County Farm Bureau hosts second annual Corgi Races

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 ...

American pickers seeking sites to film in Iowa

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 ...

Hamilton County Fair has something for everyone

The parking lot is full, the show arena lively with activity. It’s the first full day at the Hamilton County Fair for those who just enjoy looking and experiencing our county fair. Those who have been caring for animals and setting up exhibits have been working a long time for this week. It all comes down to a five day stretch to compete and demonstrate the skills acquired over time. There is something there for everyone. From horse shows, to chickens, sheep, poultry and swine, the animals are king with the care given by 4-H and FFA youth and their families. But if you visit the ...

National Hire a Veteran Day is July 25.

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 ...

Turning Back the pages of time

1946 Big yield on 40 acres It’s Harvest time for FFA Boys The Kendall Young estate farm being managed this year by the Future Farmers of America organization in the Webster City schools has been the scene of busy harvesting the past few days with the oat crop being windrowed and combined. Kenneth Keigan operated an eight-foot binder to windrow the oats under the supervision of Elmer Larson, vocational agriculture instructor. Melvin Keigan drove the combine with the attached wagon nearly filled with oats. The first load of oats was in­spected by the two boys and Lyle Fletchall, ...

Hamilton County Fair Queen crowned at Grandstand last night

18 year old Sophia Nibe was crowned the 2026 Hamilton County Fair Queen at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds last night after the fair parade last evening. Nibe is the daughter of Daniel and Jennifer Nibe of Ellsworth. She attended South Hamilton High School in Jewell, and plans to attend ...