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Monday, November 18, 2019 - 2:56pm
Beatrice H. Schilling Freeman, 94, of Jefferson, Iowa formerly of Boxholm, Iowa died Saturday November 16, 2019 at the Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson, Iowa. Funeral Services be 2:00 pm Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran...
Monday, November 18, 2019 - 2:55pm
Mitchell Allen Melchert went to be with the Lord on November, 14, 2019 at Israel House Hospice in Ames Iowa at the age of 47. A visitation is scheduled for 10:00 am with services following at 11:00 am on November 23, 2019 at Bethel Church in Boone...
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 - 11:49am
Just over a week after a devastating fire destroyed the Ogden Mart building, the owner of the downtown store is still waiting for more information before proceeding with the rebuilding process.
Rup Khanal, who reopened the store in January of 2019...
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 - 11:48am
Incumbent Mayor Denny Good ran unopposed and won re-election in last week’s combined city/school election. Meanwhile, two incumbent Ogden City Council members and one new council member were elected, while two newcomers and one incumbent were...
Tuesday, November 12, 2019 - 4:11pm
Elizabeth “Betty” Botos Thornburg, age 76, died peacefully surrounded by the family that adored her on November 8, 2019 at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, Iowa. A family conducted celebration of life service for Betty will be...
Thursday, November 7, 2019 - 12:41pm
Kyler Walter Kiner, age 24, of Grand Junction, Iowa passed away unexpectedly on November 4, 2019. Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Friday November 8, 2019 First United Methodist Church – Jefferson, Iowa
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 - 12:50pm
A pile of wreckage and smoldering remains stood at the site of the Ogden Mart grocery store after a fire on Saturday night that destroyed the historic downtown building and left many in the community heartbroken.
Fire departments and law enforcement...
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 - 12:48pm
Please contact Chelsie Lestina - formerly Mallicoat - for any assistance with getting groceries for individuals in the community that are unable to go to Boone for their grocery shopping. This service is free of charge to those that need it two days...
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 - 12:48pm
Senior Garrett Buxton highlighted the performance of the Ogden boys at the Iowa High School State Cross Country Meet here Saturday.
Buxton earned a podium placing with a top 15 finish, ending eighth in the 142-runner Class 1A field. Buxton covered...
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 - 12:46pm
Ogden senior Lauren Kennedy, a member of the Boone swim team, qualified for the state meet as a member of three relay teams during a regional meet here Saturday.
Kennedy is a member of the Toreadors’ state qualifying 200- yard medley relay,...
