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Webster City man dies of burns from riding lawn mower fire

A Webster City man succumbed Sunday night to the serious burns he suffered in a riding lawn mower accident in Webster City on September 29. Todd Koop, 56, was burned when the mower he was using caught fire. The accident burned the lower portion of his body. Webster City Fire responded to ...

Webster City Community Blood Drive is Thursday at VDMC

The Webster City Community Blood Drive will be Thursday, October 9, at the Van Diest Clinic board room, 2350 Hospital Drive, Webster City. This event is from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Appointments are encouraged by calling 800-287-4903, but they are not necessary. Donate blood and receive a ...

At Briggs Woods

Danielle Ayers caught this photo of a Barred Owl perched in a tree near the lake Saturday during a hike at Briggs Woods Park. Ayers, of Webster City, said she enjoys photographing nature. Of the photo, she said: "It highlights the incredible wildlife we have right here in our community."

Van Diest Medical serves patients at new Fort Dodge clinic

FORT DODGE — Patients of the Van Diest Family Health Clinic in Fort Dodge are now seeing their care team in a new spacious facility. The clinic at 2419 Second Ave. N. replaces the one on the city’s west side. The new facility was celebrated Thursday with a ribboncutting ceremony ...