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David Schultz

David Schultz, who disappeared five months ago after picking up a load of pigs in Eagle Grove, and whose body was discovered in a Sac City area farm field last Wednesday. (Photo courtesy of the Lake City Police Department)

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 12:19pm

Body of Trucker Whose Disappearance Baffled the Nation Found After Five Months

The body of a man who disappeared after picking up a load of pigs in Eagle Grove five months ago has been found. David Schultz, a 53 year old husband and father, was hauling a load of hogs northbound...

Adam Herrington, during a January visit back to the North Central Career Academy in Eagle Grove, now called the North Central Regional Center.

Adam Herrington, during a January visit back to the North Central Career Academy in Eagle Grove, now called the North Central Regional Center. (Photo by Edward Lynn)

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 12:14pm

'Do It for Your Future Self': EGHS Alum Has Some Advice for This Year's Graduating Seniors

Adam Herrington wanted to be a policeman when he grew up. And that drive to help others as his life's work never left him. But somewhere special along the way, he found the profession that was really...

Derrick Campana, animal prosthetics expert and host of the Emmy nominated TV show "Wizard of Paws" with Lazy J Rescue Ranch founders Tyler Linn and Haley Fitzpatrick, and Loretta, the lucky little cow.

Derrick Campana, animal prosthetics expert and host of the Emmy nominated TV show "Wizard of Paws" with Lazy J Rescue Ranch founders Tyler Linn and Haley Fitzpatrick, and Loretta, the lucky little cow. (Screenshot, Lazy J Rescue Ranch/Facebook)

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 11:26am

Local Animal Rescue Ranch to be Featured on 'Wizard of Paws' TV Show

Loretta is a miniature zebu cow who was surrendered to the care of the Lazy J Rescue Ranch, nestled in the Goldfield countryside just north of Eagle Grove, due to an injury to her right front leg...

Parker Poppen posing with several members of the cheerleading squad.

Parker Poppen posing with several members of the cheerleading squad. (Screenshot, Eagle Grove High School Cheer/Facebook).

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 11:14am

Standing Room Only at Pop's BINGO for Cheerleaders

Saturday night's BINGO fundraiser to benefit the Cheer Squad was a rousing success, with the place so packed that people were standing, or sitting on the floor. The event was Pop's Pizza and Pub's...

Spring Migrants – A northbound flock of green-winged pause to rest and refuel on an Iowa wetland.

Spring Migrants – A northbound flock of green-winged pause to rest and refuel on an Iowa wetland.

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 11:09am

A Sight to Behold

Fast, nervous, and colorful, the tiny green-winged teal is one of my favorite spring migrants. Green-wings, more so than most waterfowl, utilize a wide variety of nesting habitats from small prairie...

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David Schultz, who disappeared five months ago after picking up a load of pigs in Eagle Grove, and whose body was discovered in a Sac City area farm field last Wednesday. (Photo courtesy of the Lake City Police Department)

Body of Trucker Whose Disappearance Baffled the Nation Found After Five Months

05/02/2024 - 12:19pm
Adam Herrington, during a January visit back to the North Central Career Academy in Eagle Grove, now called the North Central Regional Center. (Photo by Edward Lynn)

'Do It for Your Future Self': EGHS Alum Has Some Advice for This Year's Graduating Seniors

05/02/2024 - 12:14pm
Derrick Campana, animal prosthetics expert and host of the Emmy nominated TV show "Wizard of Paws" with Lazy J Rescue Ranch founders Tyler Linn and Haley Fitzpatrick, and Loretta, the lucky little cow. (Screenshot, Lazy J Rescue Ranch/Facebook)

Local Animal Rescue Ranch to be Featured on 'Wizard of Paws' TV Show

05/02/2024 - 11:26am
Parker Poppen posing with several members of the cheerleading squad. (Screenshot, Eagle Grove High School Cheer/Facebook).

Standing Room Only at Pop's BINGO for Cheerleaders

05/02/2024 - 11:14am
Spring Migrants – A northbound flock of green-winged pause to rest and refuel on an Iowa wetland.

A Sight to Behold

05/02/2024 - 11:09am
Damage to neighborhoods in Elkhorn Nebraska in the aftermath of the April 26th tornado outbreak. (Photo courtesy of State Farm Insurance/Flickr.com - CC BY 2.0)

Midwest tornadoes: What a decaying El Niño has to do with violent storms in the central US

05/02/2024 - 10:59am
(Photos by Edward Lynn)

Spring Luncheon Held at Sacred Heart

05/02/2024 - 10:41am
An animal confinement in northwest Iowa. (Photo by Jared Strong/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

Minnesota’s Actions Foreshadow Potential Farm Regulations for Iowa

05/02/2024 - 10:35am
(Screenshot, Iowa Pork Producers/Instagram)

Tickets on Sale for BBQ & Brew at the Ballpark

05/02/2024 - 10:28am
Supervisors Amend Budget, Set Fireworks Dates

05/02/2024 - 10:23am
Soil Management and Land Valuation Conference Is May 15

05/02/2024 - 10:15am
Regulators Deny Late Requests to Delay Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Decision

05/02/2024 - 10:09am
Agency Won’t Disclose Payment Status of $5.7 Million in Iowa Nursing Home Fines

05/02/2024 - 9:58am
Tractor and planter on roadway. (Photos courtesy of ISU)

Roadway Safety Tips for Motorists and Farmers during Planting Season

05/01/2024 - 3:40pm
Aspire of Gowrie, a Webster County nursing home, has been cited for 114 violations in 19 months. (Photo via Google Earth)

Nursing Home Administrator Surrenders Her License

05/01/2024 - 1:43pm

News

David Schultz

David Schultz, who disappeared five months ago after picking up a load of pigs in Eagle Grove, and whose body was discovered in a Sac City area farm field last Wednesday. (Photo courtesy of the Lake City Police Department)

05/02/2024 - 12:19pm

Body of Trucker Whose Disappearance Baffled the Nation Found After Five Months

The body of a man who disappeared after picking up a load of pigs in Eagle Grove five months ago has been found. David Schultz, a 53 year old husband and father, was hauling a load of hogs northbound on Hwy 71 when he disappeared, leaving his...

'Do It for Your Future Self': EGHS Alum Has Some Advice for This Year's Graduating Seniors

Local Animal Rescue Ranch to be Featured on 'Wizard of Paws' TV Show

Standing Room Only at Pop's BINGO for Cheerleaders

A Sight to Behold

Midwest tornadoes: What a decaying El Niño has to do with violent storms in the central US

Sports

Addy Jeske gives it her all in the 4x200

04/26/2024 - 1:47pm

4x100 Dominates Field in Webster City

The Eagle Grove girls track and field team brought home a slew of medals in several events after a blustery afternoon meet in Hamilton County. The Lynx Relays were held last on April 18th in Webster City and featured schools from across the area...

Kaiser Chooses Trojans

Boys Golfers Tee Off At Home

Sprinters Lead The Way At Lady Eagle Relays

April 2024 DNR Fishing Report Podcast

Students Duck and Dive at Annual Dodgeball Tourney

Obituaries

04/30/2024 - 2:35pm

Marguerite Middleton

Marguerite R. Middleton passed away April 23, 2024 under hospice care at Mill Pond Care Center in Ankeny Iowa. Marguerite was born on Oct. 12, 1932 to Albert and Almira Christopher. Marguerite was married to Jack and they lived in Eagle Grove, Iowa...

Shirley A. Meyer

Dianne Spangler

Netha Pool

Gary Dene Morgan

Lola Mae (Sue) Zweifel

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