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Century and Heritage Farm Recognition will be part of Iowa’s America250 Celebrations

DES MOINES — As Iowa celebrates the country’s 250th birthday, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is inviting eligible Iowa farm owners to apply for Century or Heritage Farm recognition as part of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s (IDALS) Century and Heritage Farm Program. The Program was created by IDALS and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation to honor families who have owned their farms for 100 years and 150 years, respectively. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Century Farm Program, which was created in 1976 as part of the Nation’s ...

Last weekend for ‘12 Angry Jurors’

Death of cartel leader makes travel unsafe

When news broke this weekend about the death of Oseguera Cervantes in Mexico — “El Mencho,” it seemed like a problem that doesn’t impact us here in Iowa. The leader of the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion created a criminal enterprise that spanned across the country. Most of the chaos reported in Mexico seems far away. But those who have family or friends visiting the country, avoiding the winter weather of Iowa and other regions across the United States, are not feeling very confident. Travel to Mexico has often been a destination for spring break, the dates always ...

High School Variety Show to be held this weekend

Webster City High School Choirs invite the community to step into the spotlight for “Variety Show 2026: A Night At The Movies” at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The performances will be held in the Prem Sahai Auditorium. The entrance is the north side of the Webster City High School, ...

DSAOC Cake Auction begins March 26

The annual Cake Auction of the Domestic and Sexual Assault Outreach Center — DSAOC— is underway, but more donations are still being sought. The event, which has now occurred for 29 years, is the largest fundraiser for the organization. When COVID-19 hit in 2020, the event went online, and has stayed an online auction since then. Three different programs come under the DSAOC umbrella that benefit from the auction. The shelter located in Fort Dodge, which serves 20 counties in central Iowa, is the most visible. On average, it helps more than 2,000 people each year, including ...

Hamilton County Cattlemen Association dinner will be held on March 9

Hamilton County Cattlemen Association dinner will be held on March 9. The Hamilton County Cattlemen Association will host the 2026 annual Banquet in the show arena at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds. The Hamilton County Fairgrounds are located at 1800 Bluff St. in Webster City. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. for the social, 6 p.m. for dinner, with an auction to follow. Proceeds from the dinner support the ongoing programs of the cattlemen’s association. To obtain tickets, RSVP to: Darrel Hay, at 835-1602, Jenn Hay at 515-297-3258, Joey Koop at 515-835-0080 Tickets ...