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In memory of Algona Police Officer Kevin Cram

The Hamilton County Peace Officer Association’s benefit for the family of Algona Police Officer Kevin Cram was Saturday at Briggs Woods. Cram was killed in the line of duty in Algona in September of 2023. Saturday was also Ira Cram’s 4th birthday. He was presented with several gifts from ...

Watermelon fun

The Stanhope Watermelon Day drew crowds of fun-loving children Saturday. Claire Botterbrodt, of Fort Dodge, chomps away on a slice of watermelon on Saturday for the 66th Stanhope Lions Watermelon Day.

In Stanhope, watermelon is on the menu

STANHOPE — The 66th annual Stanhope Lions Watermelon Day is Saturday. Two things are on the menu: Watermelon and fun. Bring your own fork. The fun kicks off with a softball tournament that begins from 7 to 10 a.m. The tournament takes a break for the parade, which begins at 10:30 a.m. ...

Envision Stanhope’s Block Party kicks off the weekend

STANHOPE —Speaking of all things Stanhope, you might want to head down there tonight for Envision Stanhope’s Block Party. Envision Stanhope is the small town’s development group “made up of wonderful volunteers dedicated to improving our community,” according to its social media ...