Otho News

As a deputy, April Murray hasn't broken down any doors, but she has broken down barriers.

Helen Nelson, 88, of Gowrie, was killed Friday morning in a traffic accident at U.S. Highway 169 and Theater Road just south of Fort Dodge when her 2005 Chrysler Sebring was struck by a pickup.

It's safe to say that Bob and Evelyn Lathrop "get along pretty good." The couple has weathered a lifetime of experiences, including the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl and the dawning of a new millennium together.

Talented singer-songwriter-guitarist and Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Bob Pace is a staple of the Des Moinesa music scene, playing his own brand of fiery electric blues that sometimes crosses paths with rock, jazz, soul, gospel and country.

Otho firefighters prepare to leave at field near 2687 Dolliver Park Ave. Wednesday evening after putting out a fire in a bale of corn stalks.

Authorities said a hiker was injured after falling off a cliff at Dolliver Memorial State Park near Otho in north central Iowa Officials said Robin Morandi, of Lehigh, slipped on some moss-covered rocks and fell about 20 feet onto a ledge on Thursday.

Boneyard Hollow in Dolliver Memorial State Park is well-known locally as an excellent place to search for old animal bones.

Lupe Lara, 88, of Fort Dodge, left us September 3, 2009 at Trinity Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness.

The engagement of Janelle Heydt, Chambersburg, Pa., to Nathan Phillips, also of Chambersburg, has been announced by their parents.

The engagement of Janelle Heydt, Chambersburg, Pa., to Nathan Phillips, also of Chambersburg, has been announced by their parents.

Large hail and high winds Sunday morning stripped corn and soybean fields in an intermittent swath from Duncombe to Interstate 35 and caused scattered property damage along the way.

Large hail and high winds Sunday morning stripped corn and soybean fields in an intermittent swath from Duncombe to Interstate 35 and caused scattered property damage along the way.

Discussing his German beer stein collection gives Don Henshaw a lot of pleasure, so a scheduled talk Saturday at the Webster County Museum in Otho makes him plumb happy.

It didn't quite rain on the annual Independence Day parade Saturday afternoon. It did, however, sprinkle on it a bit, but not enough enough to dampen anybody's spirit of celebration.

Heat 1: 1. Duane Ferguson, Otho; 2. Cody Wirt, Otho; 3. Jarid Kuchenreuther, Fort Dodge.

Decker Truck Line, Inc. congratulates the company's April Drivers of the Month. John Kilmer was named Driver of the Month for the flatbed divison.