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Ames Chamber officially rebrands as Ames Regional Economic Alliance
The Ames Chamber of Commerce officially became the Ames Regional Economic Alliance on Tuesday. The Alliance is the organization both Hamilton County and the City of Webster City joined recently in a consolidated effort to draw economic improvements to the region. “Today marks an exciting milestone for our organization as...
Hamilton County VA will host Coffee & Camaraderie
Hamilton County Veterans Affairs will host Coffee & Camaraderie Wednesday, June 26, at the Hamilton County Veterans Affairs office, 1610 Collins Street, Webster City. Use the northeast entrance. This coffee runs from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Attendees can join experts sharing strategies for overcoming challenges, raising PTSD awareness, and supporting...
A legacy of service
STRATFORD — In the lush fields of Hamilton County northeast of Stratford, if there is a patch of perennials blooming along a forgotten lane, perhaps a windmill creaking in the wind, or a barn that bears its age with dignity, Mary Jo Johnson can probably tell a visitor just who lived there and when, the names of their kids and grandkids, and what the mother of the house would bring to every church picnic or funeral dinner.
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department investigate one vehicle accident near Kamrar Sunday morning.
Details of a one vehicle accident early Sunday morning northwest of Kamrar were released this (Monday) morning by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department. The accident happened at around 4:00 a.m. with the office notified at just after 9:30 a.m. Reportedly a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck operated by 27-year-old Gunther D. Range of Kamrar was traveling eastbound on Hamilton County Road D-41 when it was entering the curve to continue southbound. The accident report stated that the driver failed to maintain control of the truck and left the roadway entering the east ditch. The Range pickup then struck the driveway, continued south,rolled over completely and came to rest on its wheels. Reportedly Range drove the truck out of the ditch and parked it roughly a quarter mile from the collision scene. Investigating deputy Rod Hicok spoke with the owner and Range admitted he was driving at the time of the collision. The pickup was totaled as a result of the accident. A 911 sign belonging to Tim Mechaelsen was damaged. Gunther Range was charged by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department with Failure to Maintain Control and Failure to Report a Personal Injury Collision.
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