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Extra milk, extra hope

Local News October 1, 2026

Webster County now has its own breast milk collection depot, giving area mothers a convenient way to donate surplus breast milk to help medically vulnerable infants. Located at the Webster County Health Department, the new depot has already collected approximately 2,000 ounces of donated breast milk, eliminating the need for local donors to travel more than an hour to the nearest collection sites in Lake City or Clarion. The new depot came about thanks in part to UnityPoint Health nurse Morgan Border, who found herself with more breast milk than her baby needed and a freezer running ...

DOE announces $29.5 M to national labs to advance critical mineral supply chain

Local News October 1, 2026

AMES — Researchers at the Ames National Laboratory are part of a U.S. Department of Energy initiative, called Mine of the Future Initiative, aimed at boosting the nation’s supply chain for critical minerals which are currently held almost entirely by China. Audrey Robertson, assistant ...

Community meetings planned for new southern Hamilton County meal program

Local News September 30, 2026

Community members are invited to attend one of three upcoming meetings to learn more about the new Southern Hamilton County Meal Program, which is preparing for a November rollout in the Jewell, Stanhope and Stratford communities. Meetings will be held throughout the week of October 19: Stratford — October 19 at 6 PM, Stratford Community Center Jewell — October 20 at 6 PM, Jewell Golf Course Stanhope — October 21 at 6 PM, Stanhope Community Center The meetings are open to anyone interested in learning more about the program. Residents do not need to attend the meeting in ...

G'day

Local News September 30, 2026

Today is final day to pay property taxes without penalty Today is the final day for property owners to pay their taxes before a penalty is applied to their tax bill. Checks can be dropped off at the Hamilton County Courthouse at 2300 Superior St., or dropped in the drop box at the corner of the building. The penalty for late payment is 1.5% per month on the total unpaid bill. SALT meeting is Thursday The October Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (SALT) will be held Thursday at the Hamilton County Sheriff’s department in their muliti-purpose room. This begins at 9 a.m. at ...

American Cancer Society gets assist from Lynx Volleyball

Local News September 30, 2026

Every October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. The Lynx Volleyball Program has participated in many "Pink Out" games in previous seasons, but this year the girls really packed a punch. With special game shirts for grades 9-12 Lynx volleyball players and coaches, Groves & Chizek Law ...

General election is November 3: Do you know who is running?

Iowa News September 30, 2026

The general election this fall is on November 3, and there are a lot of important races that are on the ballot. Deadlines for filing to run for any of the positions were much earlier this year. The list of local offices that are unfilled with any candidates are a bit concerning, with most of the Township Trustees positions vacant. At the end of the list is a constitutional amendment that needs scrutiny and understanding. We hope everyone will pay attention and be prepared to vote on November 3. UNITED STATES SENATOR (Vote for one) Josh Turek - Democratic Ashley Hinson - ...