A Rolfe woman is facing misdemeanor theft charges for allegedly stealing a small bottle of liquor from Rolfe Heartland. According to court documents, April Chrupalyk was arrested July 21 and …
The Pocahontas County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Pocahontas woman last week on outstanding warrants for harassment charges. Christina Eberle, 44, was arrested July 25 at a rural home on 140th …
A four-day show with a focus on big power is what you can expect at the 2026 Albert City Threshermen and Collectors Show. The 55th annual show runs Aug. 6-9 at the grounds in Albert City. This …
The Fonda Fire Department received a $2,000 Funds for Firefighters Grant from Black Hills Energy to help purchase six new Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus units. SCBA units provide firefighters …
The Newell Watermelon Days Committee has put together a full schedule of fun for the weekend. One change this year — all events will be held on Main Street in downtown Newell unless otherwise …
Members of the Fonda Hometown Pride committee accepted a $500 check from Pro Co-op to help with the construction of a new pickleball court in Fonda at the North Park by the swimming pool. Photo by …
Angelia Borski had a few questions for kids and adults at the Rolfe Community Center Thursday afternoon. First, she asked, what ingredients do they love on their pizza? Out came the usual …
Pocahontas Community Hospital CEO James Roetman presented plans for the hospital’s new rehabilitation services expansion at the July 20 city council meeting. The new addition will be constructed on …
Earlier this year, a high school friend sent Fallon (Stover) Savage an article from the Record-Democrat. A woman had been arrested and charged with theft for stealing tampons from a local …
Linking Families and Communities has a simple, direct vision: “Happy, Healthy Children.” Their mission is straightforward, too. “Our mission is to empower parents in raising happy, …
In honor of America’s 250th birthday, the Newell Historical Society will be displaying military uniforms and memorabilia during the annual Watermelon Days open house. The event is from 1 to 4 …
University of Iowa degree seeking undergraduate students who achieved a grade-point average of 3.50 or higher during the spring semester are recognized by inclusion on the dean’s list. Local …
Do you have excess garden produce? Are you looking for a way to use this all year long? Do you like to can/preserve food at home? Would you like to learn about home food preservation? Then Iowa State …
Iowa State University Extension of Buena Vista County and Buena Vista County Conservation invite area residents to join them to celebrate National Owl Day on Aug. 4 at 1 p.m. at the Buena Vista …
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach – Buena Vista and Cherokee Counties along with The Buena Vista County Conservation are offering a Safe Mushroom Foraging Field Day on August 1, 2026. …
More than 11,200 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the 2026 spring semester Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List …
This summer, the Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation is distributing approximately 34,000 pounds of ground pork through the Haul Out Hunger program. Food pantries in communities across Iowa will receive …
Makayla Paulsen of Pocahontas was named to the spring 2026 President’s List at Simpson College for earning a 4.0 grade point average.
As Mary Steele’s mother Betty lay dying, she revealed a secret ‘she had harbored her entire life. “‘Please find the child I gave up before I met your father,’ she said. ‘I gave him up for adoption.’”
The American Pickers are excited to return to Illinois and Iowa. They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout Iowa in September 2026. AMERICAN PICKERS is a …
