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Sunday Nov 8 | The Messenger

Stratford traditions continue

When it comes to Swedish holiday activities, the community of Stratford may very well be sticking to old traditions even more than the native country of the town's earliest settlers.

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Sat Oct 24, 2009

The Messenger

Local schools report spike in absen.....

Schools throughout the region have noticed a spike in absences during this year's flu season - especially in the past week.

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Mon Oct 05, 2009

The Messenger

Classic cars complete cruise to the.....

More than 1,000 rip-roaring, tire-squealing hot rods and classic cars took part in the Cruise to the Woods car show Sunday, so many that it overfilled the town of Stratford.

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Wed Sep 23, 2009

The Messenger

Ellen Ankrum

Ellen Ankrum of Stratford, died Monday, Sept. 21, 2009 at the Israel Family Hospice House at Ames.

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The Daily Freeman-Journal

Swedish visits make a stop in Strat.....

Light rain couldn't dampen the spirit of Stratford-area residents waiting for a busload of Swedish visitors to the Carol and Wayne Larson farm.

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Sun Aug 30, 2009

The Messenger

Canoeists clean up river

A full-size refrigerator, used tires, bed frames, mattresses, a microwave, children's bicycle, and a few air conditioners.

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Thu Aug 27, 2009

The Messenger

Swede Bend honors heritage

The city of Stratford may be named after the English hometown of William Shakespeare, but the Hamilton County Community is one that truly knows its roots, which originate in Sweden.

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Mon Aug 24, 2009

The Messenger

Swede Bend honors heritage

The city of Stratford may be named after the English hometown of William Shakespeare, but the Hamilton County Community is one that truly knows its roots, which originate in Sweden.

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Wed Jul 15, 2009

The Messenger

Mervyn C. Swanson

Mervyn C. Swanson 88, of Edina, Missouri, and formerly of Boxholm, and Stratford, Iowa, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 13, 2009, at his home in Edina, Missouri.

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Thu Jul 09, 2009

The Daily Freeman-Journal

Stratford to host Swedish celebration

Are you of Swedish decent, have Swedish ancestors, or just want to see how the Swedish lived in Iowa? Then come to Stratford on Friday, Aug.

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Wed Jul 01, 2009

The Messenger

Webster County sales tax effective .....

Beginning today, Webster County consumers will see a slightly higher sales tax. Rates on items subjected to sales tax have increased from 6.5 to 7 percent - or 7 cents on every dollar spent.

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Fri Jun 26, 2009

The Daily Freeman-Journal

Benefit planned in Stratford Sunday

The Stratford Jaycees and ELC will be hosting a benefit for Webster City native Troy Johnson from Sunday at the Stratford City Park.

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Thu Jun 18, 2009

The Daily Freeman-Journal

Homer Cemetery Walk brings local hi.....

Residents of Hamilton County got to meet some interesting people from long ago Wednesday night.

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Wed Jun 03, 2009

The Daily Freeman-Journal

Stratford residents to see water, s.....

Utility rate increases haven't missed residents of the town of Stratford, as city council members there recently approved ordinances that will increase water and sewer rates In the new ordinances, sewer rates will increase $5 per 1,000 gallons.

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Sun May 31, 2009

The Messenger

Kevin Bordwell

Kevin Carroll Bordwell passed away on May 28, of 2009 in Stratford, Iowa at the age of 43.

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Fri May 29, 2009

WHO-TV Des Moines

Florida Fugitive Commits Suicide In Iowa

The Hamilton County Sheriff's Department says a Florida rape suspect has died in Iowa.

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Thu May 28, 2009

The Daily Freeman-Journal

Man wanted for rape commits suicide.....

Authorities said Kevin Carroll Bordwell, 43, was found about 3 a.m. near the intersection of Stagecoach Road and 370th Street in Hamilton County.

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Sun May 03, 2009

The Messenger

Civil Air Patrol trains members for.....

As 13-year-old Airman James Ratekin listened for the sound of an aircraft emergency locator transmitter-ELT- Saturday afternoon, he turned with his locating device as the sound became louder to find the site of the downed "plane." Although there wasn't really a missing plane, Ratekin and fellow Civil Air Patrol cadets - 14-year-old Airman Josh ...

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