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Industrial Park plans move forward

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Ottie Maxey of the Hamilton County Growth Partnership updated the Hamilton County Supervisors on recent developments in economic development for the county at the July 22 meeting. The Hamilton County Growth partnership, which first met in February, has completed paperwork as a newly organized ...

Fire wreaks havoc on Amigos in Fort Dodge

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Fire officials say an early Wednesday morning blaze at Amigos, 280 N. First St. in Fort Dodge, was not suspicious, but did significant damage to the popular Fort Dodge restaurant and bar. According to Fort Dodge Fire Chief Matt Price, a report of smoke was received at 4:03 a.m. Wednesday. ...

Bassett is challenging his murder conviction again

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Zackery Nelson Bassett, who in the summer of 2021 was convicted of second-degree murder in Hamilton County, is seeking postconviction relief that will put his case before a bench trial on May 19, 2026. Bassett was convicted of killing Andrea Sokolowski in an apartment in downtown Webster City ...

Arts R Alive hosts its 15th annual sculpture event Thursday

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Arts R Alive in Webster City will host its 15th annual sculpture event on Thursday, August 7, at West Twin Park in Webster City. This free event is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Music for the evening will be provided by Jive 4 Five Brass Quintet. Refreshments will be provided. This event is ...

Class of 1965 celebrates another reunion

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Sixty-one members of the Webster City High School Class of 1965 met recentlty to celebrate their 60th class reunion. On Friday, July 25, they met at the American Legion Post 191 for a “mixer.” The banquet on Saturday was held at the Briggs Woods Conference Center where a drone took their ...