Stories from Saturday, December 26, 2009

He's not faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive or able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. He can't swing from a web like a spider. He can't turn invisible, burst into flame or stretch his body. But make no doubt about it, Chase Wells is a hero. ...

The dedicated worker mold was broken with Kathryn Johnston and Chuck Elliott. Together, the two have accumulated 88 years serving customers at the Johnston Automotive store in downtown Spencer. ...

If you are keeping track of David Thoreson of Okoboji, These days, you know that the vessel Ocean Watch arrived in Rio and the crew continues their travels "Around the Americas." "Twenty Years, Twenty Stories" will be in the Gallery at Arts on Grand from Jan. 5 to Feb. 13...

Clay County Public Health will host an H1N1 Influenza vaccination clinic from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, at Southpark Mall. ...