By Robert E. Oliver This photo is from the University of Iowa’s online digital library. There’s no mention of the photographer's name, and no record of the date the photo was taken; just the simple inscription: “ IC no. 11 crossing C&NW.” For an Illinois Central fan, though, ...

Our teens’ well-being is our world’s well-being. To go forward in wellness, they must grow up in wellness. There are people in Hamilton, and surrounding counties, who work tirelessly toward that goal. They know that it is easier to guide young people than it is to heal a wounded soul. And ...

JEWELL — The South Hamilton boys were unable to complete a season sweep of Roland-Story, falling here Tuesday night, 75-52. Earlier this year, the Hawks handed the Norsemen a 63-55 loss in Story City. Ryland Ubben had 11 points and Owen Renaud added 10 for South Hamilton (16-3 overall, ...

The City Council of Webster City voted 3-2 Monday to build a splash pad in East Twin Park. Every seat in council chambers was taken with an estimated 75% of those attending students from Webster City High School fulfilling requirements for government classes, and the remainder largely adults ...

You'll recognize these words. I'm going to run this until somewhere, someone grows a spine. I'm going to run these words over and over until the people who imagine they are in power can understand that with power comes responsibility. I'm going to publish this column until we are sick of it ...

FORT DODGE — The Webster City wrestling team will compete at the Don Miller Invitational on Saturday. Maddie Pulis, a senior at Webster City High School, will be a part of the Fort Dodge girls team in the FD Invitational. The girls will wrestle on Friday night beginning at 5 p.m. The ...