It’s going to be a red, white and blue celebration in Laurens this weekend. The annual Laurens Summer Celebration is three days of community connections and gathering to celebrate the busiest …
The family of a Laurens man who died at sea during World War II is donating his medals to the Pocahontas County Museum. Garthlene Bell said the U.S. Veterans Administration recently reached out …
Buena Vista County is in the process of replacing 25 signs that tell drivers what the maximum speed is on county roads. The state legislature instituted a new speed limit of 60 mph for the …
The University of Northern Iowa is pleased to celebrate the spring 2026 graduation. Hattie Johnson of Pocahontas earned a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, Economics: Business Economics, and a …
The University of Northern Iowa announced students named to the spring 2026 Dean’s list. Students named to the Dean’s list demonstrated outstanding academic achievement by earning a grade …
The University of Northern Iowa announced students named to the spring 2026 Dean’s list. Students named to the Dean’s list demonstrated outstanding academic achievement by earning a grade …
The University of Northern Iowa announced students named to the spring 2026 Dean’s list. Students named to the Dean’s list demonstrated outstanding academic achievement by earning a grade …
Buena Vista County Conservation is excited to offer a new Biome Exploration Series this summer, inviting youth to discover the incredible variety of ecosystems found around the world. Each week …
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the ISU Digital Ag Innovation Lab will host the ISU Hay Day, an educational event for hay producers, at no cost. The event will take place on Monday, …
Tanya Plotnik, 48, was charged earlier this year with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia after a traffic stop on Highway 4. According to court documents, Pocahontas County …
A Pocahontas man who fled a sheriff’s deputy while intoxicated pleaded guilty to eluding in court June 9. Ethan Meyer, 22, pleaded guilty to eluding or attempting to elude a pursuing …
A Gilmore City man was arrested June 24 after leading Humboldt County Sheriff’s Deputies and other law enforcement officers on a chase through two counties. Clayton Christian Nielsen, 41, was …
A Laurens woman is facing criminal charges after allegedly stealing and selling jewelry. Jackie Nehring, 21, was charged June 9 with second-degree theft, a Class D felony. The theft happened at …
Iowa Department of Ag and Land Stewardship Secretary Mike Naig’s recent travels around Iowa brought him to Pocahontas County Monday. Naig visited with farmers and representatives of the Iowa …
Norma Jean Warner probably never visited Pocahontas County. But the libraries here are benefiting from her generosity. Warner, a Des Moines resident who died in 2023, left her $3 million …
Iowa House Representative Wendy Larson responded recently to a letter to the editor in this newspaper that alleged she ignored concerns a constituent brought to her. A recent letter to the …
The Sunday evening, July 5th concert by the Karl L. King Municipal Band will celebrate America’s 250th birthday at the Karl L. King Band Shell in Oleson Park, located in the southeastern part of …
The University of Northern Iowa announced students named to the spring 2026 Dean’s list. Students named to the Dean’s list demonstrated outstanding academic achievement by earning a grade …
The University of Northern Iowa is pleased to celebrate the spring 2026 graduation. Hattie Johnson of Pocahontas earned a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, Economics: Business Economics, and a …
The University of Northern Iowa announced students named to the spring 2026 Dean’s list. Students named to the Dean’s list demonstrated outstanding academic achievement by earning a grade …
