Pocahontas News

Early Wednesday morning federal agents arrested 26 people across the Midwest for their alleged involvement in dog fighting rings.

Cliff Markley will likely spend the rest of his life in prison. "As far as dope related its thirty years," Markley said from inside the county jail, "And other stuff, an additional 33." He's only 23 but his addiction to methamphetamine started over a decade ago.

Authorities said two children playing with fireworks started a fire that destroyed a home in Albert City in northwest Iowa last weekend.

A northern Iowa couple has been cited for child endangerment after their 7-year-old son was found in subzero temperatures.

Richard Guidry, who resides at the Anamosa State Penitentary in Anamosa, Iowa will get one last court hearing before he will be forced to serve out his life sentence in prison for the attempted murders and various charges resulting from his shooting his family in cold blood on August 9, 2005 in Pocahontas, Iowa. July 15th, 2009 at 9am, Richard Guidry will get his post conviction trial for which the Pocahontas County District Court has set aside one day for the trial. Richard Guidry appealed his original sentencing as well as appealed the termination of his parental rights to his three children but, both were affirmed by the Iowa Court of Appeals. Richard Guidry's Due process is finally running out. The family says maybe now they can finally get on with their lives.

Cliff Markley will likely spend the rest of his life in prison. "As far as dope related its thirty years," Markley said from inside the county jail, "And other stuff, an additional 33." He's only 23 but his addiction to methamphetamine started over a decade ago.

Lorretta C. Heidt, 55, of Fort Dodge, died Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home.

Hilary and Susan Powers were a long way from their home in Anna Maria, Fla., Saturday afternoon.

A funnel cloud was spotted in Pocahontas County Tuesday afternoon when the first severe storm of the season roared across the Fort Dodge region.

Pocahontas, Ia. - A send-off ceremony will be held today in Pocahontas for a military police group from an Army Reserve unit being sent to Afghanistan.

Couple: Tighe Sefcik and Liz Hug Parents: Tom and Lisa Sefcik of Pocahontas, Iowa, and David and Gail Hug of Franklin, N.C. Occupations: Tighe is a financial analyst at IBM Rochester.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR SCOTT LANGEL SAYS CONSTRUCTION IS UNDERWAY TO ADD A RAIL SPUR IN THE NEW INDUSTRIAL AREA IN SOUTHWEST LE MARS.

Students at Maple Valley Anthon-Oto Middle School, in Anthon, Iowa got a chance to get out of class and have some fun Wednesday.

A broken valve caused 250 gallons of hydrochloric acid to leak at the Pocahontas municipal pool Wednesday, according to emergency personnel.

After knocking on the door of a potential state title a year ago, the Algona boys track squad appeared poised to finally break through this time around.

Manson Northwest Webster senior track standout Kelsey Sukovaty is no stranger to the state's biggest stage.

Fifty people were arrested Saturday and Sunday morning, some at VEISHEA-related activities.

For those people considering creating their own alternative, renewable electric power for homes, farms or businesses, a plethora of grants, tax incentives and low- or no-interest loans are available for private, commercial and corporate entities.

The Domestic/Sexual Assault Outreach Center plays a vital role in north central Iowa.

I, like most Iowans, lived our entire life believing marriage is, as the American College Dictionary defines it: "The legal union of a man with a woman." That is a definition that is very clear, served us well and stood the test of the ages.