Stratford News

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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 ...