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Iowa Works moves to new location in Fort Dodge

Iowa Works, the state agency charged with connecting workers with employers, has a new home in downtown Fort Dodge. The new location in the former Wakhonsa School, 330 First Ave. N., was celebrated with a ribbon cutting Thursday morning conducted by the Ambassadors of the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance. “This space allows us to better serve our community,” said Faith Miller, regional manager of Iowa Works. “We are here to help the community find employment,” she said. But Miller added that in addition to helping individuals find jobs, Iowa Works helps employers find ...

South Hamilton Musicians selected for All State Band

The South Hamilton Community Schools auditioned over 20 students for the All State Chorus and Band last weekend. Two students were selected for the All State Band, Winny Herrick on clarinet and Samantha Tilley on french horn. Both were accepted for the second time to the All State Band. Herrick is a sophomore while Tilley is in her senior year. Others who auditioned included six vocalists and fourteen other instrumentalists. Two received recalls: Joshua Bare on tuba and Val Harlan as a vocalist. Those who auditioned for the 2026 All State Choir from South Hamilton included ...

Card shower to honor Wiemann’s 60th Anniversary

The family of Bob and Cheryl Wiemann, are hosting a card shower for their parents who will be celebrating their 60th anniversary next week Cheryl Ruhl and Robert Wiemann were married November 6, 1966 at the Asbury United Methodist Church. They have two children, Monique who lives in California and Mike, who lives in Webster City. Cards can be addressed to Bob and Cheryl Wiemann, 2140 210th St. Webster City, IA 50595.

Ornamental and turfgrass pest control course Wednesday

The Iowa State University and Outreach- Hamilton County office will host an Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest Control Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators on Wednesday, November 4. The program provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) is available at office locations across Iowa. The local site for this class will be at the Hamilton County office located at 311 Bank St. Webster City, IA. Preregistration may be required; walk-ins may not be guaranteed admission. This course starts at 9:00am. Program run times ...

Turning Back the Pages of Time

1926 Masquerade Hallowe’en Party given by Junior College in Elk’s Hall One of the most delightful parties of the season was held last night in the Elk’s hall, when the Junior college entertained the faculty, school board and other guests at a masquerade party. The hall was hung in black and gold streamers while black cats, witches and owls were placed at various intervals around the walls. In the center of the hall stood a large shock of fodder topped by several grinning jack-o’lanterns. Other shocks of fodder and pumpkins placed around the room completed the Hallowe’en ...

Halloween events begin tonight

Young or old, Halloween is a holiday that brings out the fantasy and wonder, the first chance for children to dress up like a hero or a princess, become an animal or character just for a small period of time. If you don’t think Halloween is an event for adults, just look at the yards ...