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Dateline: Clarion, Iowa Jim D. “Dozer” Morford passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines. Memorial services for Jim Morford will be held on Monday, April 11, 2022 at 11:00 AM at First United Methodist Church, 201 3rd Avenue North East in Clarion with Reverend Mike Gudka officiating. A private family burial service will take place prior to services at the church.
Iowa State Patrol pulls over vehicle going 120 mph and texting
FORT DODGE, Iowa — The Iowa State Patrol is warning drivers to pay attention and slow down after a trooper in Fort Dodge pulled over an 18-year-old traveling at 120 mph. The driver told a trooper they were late for class, according to Iowa State Patrol. ISP says the driver almost struck another vehicle while texting.
Competency of accused killer questioned; could postpone trial
ALGONA — The mental competency of a man accused of killing an Algona police officer last fall will be the subject of a hearing next week in a development that could significantly postpone his trial, which is scheduled for June. Kyle L. Ricke, 43, of Algona, is accused of...
The Hamilton County Peace Officers Association wants to Cram the Grandstand
The Hamilton County Peace Officers Association will put its energy this weekend into making the best of one of 2023’s worst tragedies. Cram the Grandstand will honor the memory of Algona Police Officer Kevin Cram, who was shot and killed in the line of duty in September 2023. This...
Woman sentenced for breaking into Hancock County storage units
GARNER, Iowa – Breaking into storage units in Hancock County means jail time for a Fort Dodge woman. Ashely Nichole Groff, 38, was charged with three counts of third-degree burglary, one count of attempted third-degree burglary, and driving while barred. The Garner Police Department says Groff broke into multiple...
STATE WEEK FOR LYNX, HAWKS
DES MOINES — Webster City and South Hamilton will have a busy three-day stretch beginning Thursday at the co-ed state track and field meet. The Lynx are qualified in eight combined events between the boys and girls, while the Hawks are entered in 12. Webster City and South Hamilton...
Cardinal trio leads Newton girls to third at Fort Dodge
FORT DODGE — Addie Ratcliff, Eva Pak and Addison Hook all finished in the top 20 and Ratcliff, Hook and Kalleigh Berndt posted career-best scores for the Newton girls golf team on Friday. The Cardinals turned in their second-best score of the season and finished third at the Fort...
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