When does a news source become the news? Right now. The Daily Freeman-Journal has racked up so many awards over the years there is no way to count them. In just the past few weeks, they were the headline story in their own paper, earning 17 awards from the Iowa Newspaper Association. ...

The Hamilton County Peace Officers Association is sponsoring a K-9 fundraiser in support of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office’s K-9 program. HCPOA is raffling off a wooden American flag designed and constructed by CornFed Construction, of Kamrar. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20. ...

Editor’s note: Here’s a daily introduction to more new teachers in the Webster City Community School District. Fast facts on Hayley Hartman ● Graduated from Ankeny High School. ● Graduated from Iowa State University. ● Masters of Teaching Secondary Education, English ● ...

The Iowa Air National Guard unit that has been based in Fort Dodge for more than 75 years will cease operating next month. The closure of the 133rd Test Squadron, which played a key role in beefing up the nation’s air defenses following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, will be marked ...

On Saturday, February 22, 22 of the top FIRST LEGO League teams from across the state will meet in Webster City for a tournament. The Lynx Robo Rumble will be the first post season FIRST LEGO League tournament in the state. The Lynx Robot Rumble is focusing on the robotic side of FIRST LEGO ...

Van Diest Medical Center has been recognized as a 2025 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Chartis’ annual Top 100 award program recognizes outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital ...