Webster City and Hamilton County might have a chance at being featured on an episode of “American Pickers.” A phone call received this week from a representative of the television series, “American Pickers,” indicated that an episode of the History Channel television series may be ...
A job fair for veterans is being held today at the Fort Dodge IANG Armory from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Armory is located at 1659 Nelson Avenue. The Job Fair is being held in partnership with the Iowa Work Center as part of the National Hire a Veteran Day promotion, which is Saturday, July 25. Robert Haege III is the Home Base Iowa Program Manager for IowaWORKS. He said the following businesses are planning to be at the Job Fair. VA-Central Iowa Healthcare System, Smithfield Foods, Decker Truck Line, Inc., City of Fort Dodge, CJ Bio America, Koch Fertilizer, Proteus Silgan ...
Gov. Kim Reynolds spoke on changes Iowa is making to Social Security survivor benefits for children in the state’s foster care system in a news conference at Foster SQUAD in Ankeny July 22, 2026. (Photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Wednesday that Iowa will change how the state manages Social Security survivor benefits for foster children with deceased relatives, allowing the child to retain this money for the future. The governor and Larry Johnson, principal deputy director of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, announced the ...
The parking lot is full, the show arena lively with activity. It’s the first full day at the Hamilton County Fair for those who just enjoy looking and experiencing our county fair. Those who have been caring for animals and setting up exhibits have been working a long time for this week. It all comes down to a five day stretch to compete and demonstrate the skills acquired over time. There is something there for everyone. From horse shows, to chickens, sheep, poultry and swine, the animals are king with the care given by 4-H and FFA youth and their families. But if you visit the ...
1946 Big yield on 40 acres It’s Harvest time for FFA Boys The Kendall Young estate farm being managed this year by the Future Farmers of America organization in the Webster City schools has been the scene of busy harvesting the past few days with the oat crop being windrowed and combined. Kenneth Keigan operated an eight-foot binder to windrow the oats under the supervision of Elmer Larson, vocational agriculture instructor. Melvin Keigan drove the combine with the attached wagon nearly filled with oats. The first load of oats was inspected by the two boys and Lyle Fletchall, ...
