Hospital tax levy to remain at $1.90 for fiscal year 2026-2027
According to a press release from the Van Diest Medical Center, the hospital tax levy for Fiscal Year 2027 will remain at $1.90 per $1,000 of assessed property valuation. The tax levy was approved by the Van Diest Medical Center Board of Trustees earlier this spring. An appeal was filed in May on behalf of 400 petitioners and presented at a public hearing held in early June. The meeting of the Iowa State Appeals board was held at the Iowa State Capitol on Friday to consider the appeal of the tax levy for Hamilton County Public Hospital, doing business as Van Diest Medical ...
Karl L. King Municipal Band to celebrate America’s 250th birthday Sunday
The Sunday evening, July 5, concert by the Karl L. King Municipal Band will celebrate America’s 250th birthday at the Karl L. King Bandshell in Oleson Park, located in the southeastern part of the City of Fort Dodge. The concert time is 7:30 p.m. Coming just a day after the Independence Day holiday, it promises to be a perfect way to celebrate a long weekend of once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Conductor Dan Cassady has chosen the perfect blend of musical selections to highlight America’s musical history through the years. Paul Bloomquist will continue to announce each ...
Durham says Webster City is ‘investing in itself’ at Gateway
Debi Durham, director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority, was the keynote speaker at Thursday’s official opening of Webster City’s Gateway Industrial Park. She began her address with a quote by Peter Drucker, management consultant to IBM, General Electric and General Motors, and ...
Fireworks all around
The birthday of the beginning of this country is something to celebrate, and many find fireworks to be their celebration of choice. Fireworks stands are popping up all throughout the state. It’s a time to celebrate our country’s independence for the 250th year, but it is also a time to be safe and courteous in the use of fireworks. Within the Iowa Code, there is a section specifically addressing fireworks, under 727.2. In addition to those basic guidelines, each jurisdiction has their own requirements established through city ordinances. There are three types of ...