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Four children have been taken into protective custody

ou see the commercials on TV with the sad dogs and cats shown through the bars of cages, shivering in the cold, so lost and forlorn - scenes that are enough to break hearts. Too many times, animals in the community are not spayed or neutered, or animals may simply be dumped when they are no longer wanted or a resident moves, adding to the population of strays. Worse, there are stories of people who choose to deal with a litter of puppies or kittens with a gunny sack thrown in a river or a ditch...

For Storm Lake High student Dakota Caldwell, dreaming and being inspired daily seems to be just part of his DNA. "I like to use inspirational quotes every day, because it helps me to help others," says Dakota. With an ever-present smile, and a personality that lights up others as he enters a room, Dakota is currently on a Genesis/Faith, Hope & Charity work internship for the summer, at a "dream job" as he describes -- working at Storm Lake Radio. ...

Steve Duncan, a suburban Des Moines commercial painter, has announced that he will challenge longtime incumbent Steve King in the GOP primary for the 4th Congressional District seat in 2018. “I’m stepping way outside my comfort zone,” he admitted. Before he could run, he would have to establish residency in the 4th District, which covers western Iowa and extends to Ames but does not reach his Windsor Heights home...

The Diischer family of Aurelia lost their house, two dogs, and two cats in a devastating house fire back on June 20. They are now looking to rebuild from the incident that left them homeless. Ryan and Allison Diischer received baskets full of clothes and toys for their kids just days after their home was destroyed. ...

Soaring soybean exports contributed to a recent price rally, according to today’s U.S. Department of Agriculture World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates Report and industry analysts.  Even though market history indicates the soybean price surge may end soon...

Tuesday, officers with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) were called to dispatch a mountain lion from a farm near Galva, in northeast Ida County. The situation arose after a neighboring livestock producer discovered a dead calf that showed evidence consistent with an attack by a large cat late last week. Repeated calls were placed to 911 Monday evening by a nearby landowner who discovered the cat...

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller’s office this week is finalizing a months-long effort to refund $85,000 to more than 350 Iowans, based on two older Iowans’ complaints last year about unauthorized withdrawals from their checking accounts. A Consumer Protection Division investigation revealed four related schemes...

One of the midwest’s most popular pop rock cover bands, The Johnny Holm Band, will be the headline entertainment when RAGBRAI rolls through Spencer on Sunday night. The concerts and entertainment are open to the public as well as the riders, at the Clay County Fairgrounds...

The 2017 Iowa’s Best Burger will be featured during the upcoming Iowa State Fair at the Cattlemen’s Beef Quarters on Friday, August 11. This year, Iowa’s Best Burger comes from The Smokin’ Hereford BBQ in Storm Lake. The Smokin’ Hereford BBQ will feature their signature burger, the Hereford Burger...