West Bend News

"Things are just a lot more dangerous out there than they were 10 years ago." A simple pronouncement by Palo Alto County Sheriff Dennis Goeders to the county's board of supervisors resulted in approval to add another deputy's position to the Sheriff's staff.

It's been an effort nearly two years in the making, and with strong support from followers and supporters in the community, the Sonshine Singers will be performing in what they expect will be their largest ministry ever when they take the stage tonight at C.Y. Stephens Auditorium in Ames.

It's hard to describe the Grotto of the Redemption to someone who has not seen it.

Deceased Veterans of Palo Alto County since Memorial Day 2008 Oscar I. Berkland WWII North St.

Savor the Joys of Today. Nurture the Promise of Tomorrow.a WEST BEND - With the preceding as their class motto, the West Bend-Mallard High School Class of 2009 will participate in commencement exercises on Sunday, May 17.

WEST?BEND - The Lady Wolverines of West Bend-Mallard defeated Armstrong-Ringsted on the links Tuesday night by a 242-295 score.

I am told that Iowa has little to offer in the way of things to do. With a little research and a few pennies to supply my automobile with the gas necessary to reach my destination, I set out to prove that theory to be false.

Emmetsburga s Ea Hawks shot some tough golf on Friday to win the Palo Alto County Boys golf title.

The term "Public Safety" is often mistakenly applied in a catchall sense, grouping firefighters, law enforcement officers and Emergency Medical Technicians together.

Horses and riders will take to the roadways this Friday as members of Pony Express saddle up for the annual fundraiser to help those with disabilities.

Starting Wednesday, Iowa Public Television began its "Healthy Hike" initiative in all of Iowa's 99 counties.

The accomplishments of members of the Emmetsburg FFA Chapter were recognized during the annual awards banquet of the organization Monday night at Emmetsburg High School.

Decker Truck Line, Inc. is pleased to announce that Steve Leman was named January's Flatbed Driver of the Month.

The countdown to March Madness begins this week with the start of girlsa basketball tournament play.

Palo Alto Countya s Conference Board will meet today, Tuesday, Feb. 10 to consider the proposed budget of Assessor Lois Naig.

Looking for a weekend getaway that doesn't cost a lot of money? Need to get out of the house during this long winter? There are many interesting places to go right here in Iowa, especially if your family enjoys ...

An incident being called the largest data breech of financial information in the United States is having a far-reaching effect, touching hundreds of Palo Alto County residents.

Financial institutions in Palo Alto County, as well as around the United States, are scrambling to notifify account holders with debit and credit cards about the possibility of those account numbers being ...

WEST BEND, Iowa, January 20, 2009 Country Maid Inc, is voluntarily recalling its 2 pound packages of Classic Breaks Peanut Butter Cookie Dough because the peanut butter used to make the cookie dough was ...

Despite a spirited battle, West Bend-Mallarda s Lady Wolverines came up short in a 53-45 overtime loss to Twin River Valley Tuesday night.