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Fevold selected for Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame
GLADBROOK – Gladbrook resident Becky Fevold is this year’s Tama County inductee for the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame. The Iowa 4-H Foundation sponsors the annual Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Iowa State Fair. Inductees into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame represent the many people in Iowa who have contributed countless hours to the 4-H program. They work tirelessly to see that Iowa’s youth have a great learning experience in a safe and fun environment. These adults have modeled volunteerism, community service, integrity, and leadership to Iowa’s youth. Their legacy is the young people they have mentored who will in turn support the continuation of a 4-H program that builds Iowa’s leaders. Only one individual or couple per county can be nominated each year. Inductees can be recognized posthumously.
Iowa State Fair a showcase of education and advocation for Iowa Agriculture
Less than a week from now, Iowans will descend on Des Moines for the Iowa State Fair. It is a chance for our citizens to celebrate everything about Iowa. Among those things we celebrate is the agriculture industry. Whether it is the animals we show to the food we eat, Iowa farmers are held in high esteem at the yearly event.
Third-party presidential hopefuls, congressional candidates to speak at Iowa State Fair
Ten candidates will speak at the Des Moines Register’s political soapbox during the Iowa State Fair this year — including two candidates running for the presidency, the Register reported. There will be fewer presidential candidates at the fair this year compared to 2023, when GOP presidential hopefuls flooded the Iowa State Fairgrounds in the lead-up […]
Doll Distributing: A Legacy of Success in the Heart of Iowa
For over half a century, Doll Distributing has been an integral part of Iowa’s business landscape. As the company prepares to travel to Ames for the Iowa Family Business Conference on Nov. 2, it’s an excellent time to reflect on their remarkable journey and enduring legacy. Merlin and...
Lottery player told she had won $5.5 million found $2,000 missing, as warning issued over ‘too good to be true’ calls
A LOTTERY player was the victim of a scam that robbed her of thousands. The woman had been promised $5.5 million she never received. An Iowa woman was targeted by lottery scammers who claimed she had won $5.5 million, KTVO — an ABC and CBS affiliate — reported. The Iowa Attorney General’s Office said the victim […]
Texas man dies in rollover crash in central Iowa
HUBBARD, Iowa (KCRG) - A Texas man died in a rollover crash in rural Hubbard, Iowa on Thursday night. That’s in Hardin County, northwest of Marshalltown. The Iowa State Patrol said the crash happened just before 10 p.m. when 30-year-old Pedro Limon was driving southbound on Highway 65. Limon...
Arts on Grand Book on Flooding
Spencer IA, (Northwest Iowa Now) — Arts on Grand is gathering stories to write a book about the flooding in Spencer. John Smock with Arts on Grand says the idea for the book came about as a way for people to look back historically on what happened that day.
Stewart Memorial Community Hospital Celebrates O.R Nurse On DAISY Award
Picture credit to: Stewart Memorial Community Hospital. An Operating Room (OR) nurse at Stewart Memorial Community Hospital (SMCH) is a recent recipient of the DAISY Award, recognizing her for the exceptional care she presents to patients. Kaylynn Larson, BSN, RN, was nominated by a patient who Larson served as a prep nurse for a recent surgery. The nomination stated, “I couldn’t have asked for a better nurse. She was professional at all times, had a great sense of humor, and her kindness and knowledge of the procedure put me at ease. My time at Stewart Memorial went quickly, and my recovery has gone well. Kaylynn’s ability to reduce my anxiety was, I’m confident, a large part of that success” Hospital staff state that this is not the first time hearing positive comments from patients talking about Larson’s care. SMCH is proud to continue to display exceptional care with nurses like Larson and is glad to have her on the nursing staff team.