Bode, Iowa

"Tommy" Vernon Tompkins, 88, of Bode, passed away Tuesday at the Humboldt Care Center North.

TIF projects in Le Mars Urban Renewal Area The following table shows TIF-funded projects by year.

Santa stopped by Fort Dodge Saturday, likely to see how the ABATE motorcycle riders handled the annual Santa in September fun run.

Richard Moore, age 67, of Bode, Iowa died on Thursday September 18, 2008, at the Fort Dodge Villa Care Center.

There is nothing quite as special as an old friend, especially one you've known since high school.

' Rick Johnson has seen a lot in his nearly 20 years as a rural mail carrier, but the deluges that have pounded his area in recent weeks will go down in local history and lore.

' Bonita "Bonnie" Alexander, 80, of Humboldt, passed away May 16, 2008 at the Long Term Care Unit of the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital. via The Messenger

Tickets are $27.50 and go on sale Friday through Ticketmaster. - Celtic punk band Flogging Molly performs Aug. via Des Moines Register

Grateful Dead icon Phil Lesh and his band will headline the 18th annual Saturday in the Park free musical festival in Sioux City. via Des Moines Register

To get help To apply for the individual disaster assistance, visit the state Department of Human Services' Web site at dhs.iowa.gov and look for the words - storm help' or call 937-3663. Humboldt and Webster ... via The Messenger