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1961 New shelter house for West Twin Park Construction of a 24 x 32 foot shelter house at Twin Parks got underway this morning. This shelter house, which will be constructed of wood with a cement floor will be used for picnics during the summer and will provide storage room for park tables an equipment during the winter. The structure will be connected to the park lighting system and will provide electrical outlets for picnic use. There is a possibility later that a gas burner will be added for cooking purposes. 1971 Two students honored for top scholarship Mike McKee, son ...

Diesel prices shoot upward as Sen. Chuck Grassley begs Trump for export embargo

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WASHINGTON — Diesel prices hit a record average of $6.51 a gallon Monday, and some in President Donald Trump’s own party are breaking their support for the ongoing war in Iran that has driven fuel prices to staggering levels in the United States and across the globe. Already House Republicans locked in tight races as the November midterms approach have distanced themselves from the president’s conflict and his administration’s stagnant negotiations with Iran over reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital passage for global petroleum products. Another major vote on Iran support ...

October SALT meeting at Courthouse

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The October Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (SALT) meeting will be held Thursday, Oct. 1 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Sheriff’s Department Multi-Purpose Room at the Hamilton County Courthouse. Refreshments will be served, and Van Diest Medical Center personnel will provide free blood pressure checks. The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m. with announcements from local law enforcement and officials from area agencies, and upcoming events from around Hamilton County. Trooper Paul R. Gardner, Public Resource Officer for District 7 of the Iowa State Patrol, will be the featured ...

'Garden Parties' end season with Day Okay Jazz Project indoors

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Photo by Kolleen Taylor Saturday night the Day Okay Jazz Project wrapped up their “Garden Parties”, with an inside performance at the Wildcat Distillery Co. The recent rains in Webster City made the outdoor garden, the Richard C. Carlson garden, whichc they were trying to raise money to help support, just too wet to enjoy. But a large crowd filled The Elks during the evening, and enjoyed the guest vocalist, Meg Cain, who is the Webster City Middle School choral director. Cain joined Amelia Oliver on several numbers, and also sang as a soloist with the instrumentalists throughout ...

Keeping money safe from scammers

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Michael Larson, commercial market president at First Interstate Bank, shared one of the things that keeps employees at the institution busy on Monday and Tuesday mornings during a Community Fraud and Cyber Security Training session at the Fort Dodge Public Library Saturday morning — fraud. “On Monday and Tuesday at our bank, the No. 1 thing is helping our customers with fraud from over the weekend,” Larson said. Regardless of the con, they all want the same thing. “They’re doing it to get your money,” he said. “These people know how to prey on their victims. They ...

Short Takes: Crafts, food and golf in week ahead

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Coffee and Create returns to Legacy Learning Each Monday through Friday, Coffee and Create will be open for the creative, crafty, artisans who enjoy gathering in the morning for their daily caffeine morning routine. Starting at 9:30 a.m until 1 p.m., community members are invited to gather at Legacy Learning-Boone River Valley located at 719 Seneca St during the week. Each day they will offer coffee for a free will offering, and expertise on a variety of projects. Join them for an inspiring morning of conversation, and get creative with experienced artists. Drive-through Hamball ...