Alden native becomes new Army Chief of Staff

The U.S. Senate voted 96-1 today to confirm General Randy George of Alden, Iowa as the new Army Chief of Staff. Iowa Senator Joni Ernst spoke in favor of George’s nomination on the Senate floor. “General George is a decorated war fighter with extensive combat service including in the Gulf War, the Iraq war, and […]

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Char Beekmann, 88, Pocathotas

Char Beekmann, age 88, of Pocahontas, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the Pocahontas Community Hospital in Pocahontas, Iowa.

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