Webster, Humboldt counties move forward with regional trail connection

October 2, 2026

Webster and Humboldt counties are taking another step toward connecting two regional trail systems, a project officials say has been discussed for more than three decades. The Webster County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a memorandum of understanding with Humboldt County outlining design services, project responsibilities and cost sharing for a connection between the Prairie Rivers Trail system in Webster County and the Three Rivers Trail system in Humboldt County. The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors approved the same agreement Monday. “This will be a great ...

Legacy Learning-Boone River Valley announces October workshops

October 2, 2026

Seneca Street is the place to be on Thursdays in October, as workshops and street parties take center stage. Starting on Thursday, Oct. 8, the first of the October workshops will be held. The first workshop will be to create a Needle Felt Wall Hanging, at a cost of $45. Marilyn Andersen will teach the workshop of needle felting and learn collage techniques from felt. The workshop begins at 1 p.m. and lasts until 4 p.m. Those taking the workshop will be in the perfect place to party with the Seneca Street gang, as the Block party kicks off at 5 p.m. and lasts until 8 p.m. The ...

City of Webster City boards and commissions have multiple openings

October 1, 2026

Our local government is not just run by our elected officials, they also get support, guidance, and recommendations from various boards and commissions that are appointed each year. Getting appointed is not just about who you know, but it takes an application to the city. There are ...

Heavy rainfall on saturated soil creates perfect storm

October 1, 2026

The Hamilton County Engineer's office has had to close about a dozen roads around the county as a result of the rainfall yesterday. But County Engineer Ryan Weidemann feels the water will go down quickly. “We had 50 to 100 locations that had water over them last night,” said Weidemann, “If you do come across an area where the water is over the road, turn around and find another route.” Weidemann said that most of the areas that have been closed are in the southern part of the county where over four inches of rain was reported. “Most of these will go down fairly ...

DOE announces $29.5 M to national labs to advance critical mineral supply chain

October 1, 2026

AMES — Researchers at the Ames National Laboratory are part of a U.S. Department of Energy initiative, called Mine of the Future Initiative, aimed at boosting the nation’s supply chain for critical minerals which are currently held almost entirely by China. Audrey Robertson, assistant ...

Double whammy

October 1, 2026

At a time of the year when Iowa farmers want to maximize their time in the fields harvesting corn and soybeans, they are instead having to endure one rainy day after another. And when they eventually get into the fields, they will have to contend with diesel fuel prices that are about $3 a ...