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Fired IPERS official says state board was fed false information

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A former investment officer with the Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System alleges he was wrongly fired after reporting the state’s pension system was routinely overstating its performance, concealing certain expenses and understating its investment risk. Rich Wiggins is suing the ...

Faith helps close out the 2025 Hamilton County Fair

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Music of praise and worship wafted over the Hamilton County Fairgrounds on Sunday morning as the Webster City Ministerial Association hosted the ecumenical service on the last official day of the fair. The Ecumenical Human Needs Fund was designated for the morning offering, which is managed by ...

HC Annual Youth Shoot is Wednesday at the Izaak Walton League site

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The Hamilton County Annual Youth Shoot will be Wednesday at the Boone Valley Izaak Walton League, 2944 Fenton Avenue, Webster City. This event is from 4 to 8 p.m. This is come and go event is for kids ages 8 through 18. There will be prizes for kids who attend. The evening is sponsored by ...

August SALT meeting will feature railroad program by Bob Oliver

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STANHOPE — The August Seniors and Law Enforcement Together — SALT — meeting will be held Thursday, August 7, at the Stanhope Community Center, Stanhope. This event begins at 9 a.m. Refreshments will be served, and Van Diest Medical Center personnel will provide free blood pressure ...

Webster County sheriff’s deputy resigns amid investigations

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FORT DODGE — A Webster County deputy has resigned amid investigations by local and state officials. According to Webster County Sheriff Luke Fleener, Deputy Sheriff Trevir Michehl was placed on administrative leave on July 15. On the advice of Webster County Attorney Darren Driscoll, an ...