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Local News October 29, 2026

Courthouse open Saturday for early voting The Hamilton County Courthouse will be open on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to allow community members to vote early. Early voting at the courthouse will end on Monday at 4:30 p.m. On Tuesday, election day, all voting must be at the precincts. Rowan Gospel Music show is Sunday The Rowan Gospel music show will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday at the Dows Convention Center, located at 113 Ellsworth St., in Dows. A soup and sandwich supper will follow the show. A free will offering will help support the Rowan and Dows Historical ...

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Local News October 28, 2026

CORRECTION: In the story printed about the new principal at the St. Thomas Catholic School, there is a correction on attendance to mass and religion classes. According to Julie Graber, St. Thomas Principal, “All students who attend St. Thomas school, whether Catholic or not, must attend religion classes and Mass.” Jam session is Friday at Blairsburg Opera House Halloween events this week Downtown Trick-or-Treat will be held Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m.0–6:00 PM Bring the kid downtown for Downtown Trick-or-Treat and enjoy an afternoon of Halloween fun while visiting our ...

If the spooks don't get you, you'll find them here

Local News October 28, 2026

It's one of the brightest houses on First Street, all set for Halloween night. With Halloween events starting on Thursday night, be sure to drive by and enjoy the efforts put into the exterior decor. And if you are brave, and have trick-or-treat duty on Wednesday, this might be the house to visit with caution.

Parasite Patrol helps sheep, goat producers

Local News October 28, 2026

Sheep and goats across Iowa and Wisconsin face a microscopic threat with monumental health concerns. Internal parasites of sheep and goats decrease production and animal health and can also cause death. Meanwhile, the dewormers used over the past 60 years have become less effective. The Parasite Patrol and Parasite Patrol Plus programs provide producers with practical tools and science-based recommendations to better understand the parasites, integrated parasite management strategies, and fecal egg counting (FEC) and FAMACHA as measuring and monitoring tools. The Parasite Patrol ...

Parkinson's Disease virtual workshops announced

Local News October 28, 2026

Growing older is the greatest risk factor for acquiring Parkinson’s disease and many people live with symptoms for several years before being diagnosed. Often people in early stages of Parkinson’s disease assume their symptoms are part of normal aging or are due to other health problems they may have, such as arthritis. However, early Parkinson’s disease symptoms may not be that apparent and may even come and go. Frequently it is the spouse or other relatives who first notice slight problems with a loved one’s movements. To learn about Parkinson’s disease, its effects, ...

Brew Travel Center opening November 16

Local News October 28, 2026

When it comes to convenience stores, Brew Oil’s name says it all. These are the familiar, friendly places we go to fill our tanks with fuel and fuel ourselves with coffee. Early in 2026, Webster City learned the former Doc’s Stop at 407 Closz Dr., Webster City, had been acquired by ...