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5 天之前 · The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship announced the last seven agricultural drainage wells in the state have been closed, which represents the end of about 30 years of research and management around the wells that negatively impacted water quality in Iowa. Following the establishment of the Iowa Groundwater Protection Act in 1987, IDALS […]
New House higher education committee to review value, ‘return …
1 天前 · Iowa Capital Dispatch. A new committee established by Iowa House Republicans will conduct a “comprehensive review” of Iowa’s higher education system, curriculum and administrative costs, the new chairman says, but the panel is sparking some concerns among students and faculty members.. Rep. Taylor Collins, R-Mediapolis, will lead the new committee announced this week by House Speaker Pat ...
The Daily Freeman-Journal won’t publish on Thanksgiving
1 天前 · There will be no Daily Freeman-Journal published on Thursday, November 28, which is Thanksgiving Day. The Van Diest Medical Center Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, November 26, in the Clinic Board Room at the ... The Webster City Airport Commission will meet Tuesday, November 26, at City Hall ...
Local News | News, Sports, Jobs - The Freeman Journal
5 天之前 · The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship announced the last seven agricultural drainage wells in the state have been closed, which represents the end of about 30 years of research and management around the wells that negatively impacted water quality in Iowa. Following the establishment of the Iowa Groundwater Protection Act in 1987, IDALS […]
Local Sports | News, Sports, Jobs - The Freeman Journal
2024年11月13日 · Seniors Olivia Gallentine and Marissa Hedeen were part of a strong nucleus for the Webster City volleyball team in 2024. Behind Gallentine and Hedeen, the Lynx finished as North Central Conference runner-up, winning 16 matches overall. And for their efforts, the two were named first team all-NCC. Classmate Cloe Savitski made the second team while […]
Opinion | News, Sports, Jobs - The Freeman Journal
2024年11月19日 · Once in a while, the matter of choosing a subject to write on can become a bit overwhelming. With Veteran’s Day taking place last week and a gathering of our kids and grandkids the same week, I have to admit it was daunting to come up with an individual to cover in this column. So, […]
Gratitude | News, Sports, Jobs - The Freeman Journal
5 天之前 · This week, as I held my dear friend’s hand, I tried my darndest to focus on gratitude. She is 93 and dying. Frankly, she is looking forward to it. But God hasn’t yet allowed her to cross the threshold from this world to the next and that is testing her patience. She is grateful she […]
New report finds state pilot program increased child care …
6 天之前 · A report published Tuesday found that Iowa’s “Childcare Solutions Fund” pilot program has increased the availability of child care resources by expanding the child care workforce. Hamilton County participated in that pilot program. The Common Sense Institute Iowa, a nonpartisan research group focused on economic issues, released the report titled “Iowa Childcare Solutions Fund: A […]
Six hurt in downtown Fort Dodge blaze | News, Sports, Jobs - The ...
2024年11月17日 · FORT DODGE — Six people were injured when a blaze ripped through the top floor of a downtown Fort Dodge building early Sunday morning. One occupant of the building at 1107 Central Avenue was brought down ladders to safety by firefighters in what was described as a “dramatic rescue.” The building next door at 1109 […]
A touchdown. | News, Sports, Jobs - The Freeman Journal
6 天之前 · On a Sunny Sunday afternoon last month, the youngest flag football players in Webster City, those in kindergarten to second grade, played several games to end their first season under Fuller Hall management. Recreation Technician Mark Glascock was thrilled with this season’s accomplishments. “We taught a lot of fundamentals to kids at an impressionable age, […]