The Record-Democrat

The Record-Democrat Newspapers of record for Pocahontas County and parts of Buena Vista County.

Our 20th Episode is now available!! This week, Erin previews this weekend's Heritage Days celebration in Pocahontas, hig...
06/17/2026

Our 20th Episode is now available!!

This week, Erin previews this weekend's Heritage Days celebration in Pocahontas, highlights a new book by a local author showcasing the life-sized kaleidoscopes of Pocahontas County, and covers county residents voicing concerns over proposed solar panel developments on agricultural land. She also recaps the latest performances from Pocahontas Area and Newell-Fonda athletes in trap shooting, baseball, and softball.

For the Echoes segment, Erin and Sandy turn the pages of the Laurens Sun from 1940, where two remarkable stories appeared side by side on the front page. One tells the heartbreaking story of a young mother whose life was tragically cut short by illness, while the other celebrates a grandmother reaching her 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends. The contrast offers a powerful reminder of how newspapers have long captured both the joys and sorrows of small-town life.

Thank you to the Poky Chamber of Commerce for sponsoring our June episodes.

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In Episode 20 of On The Record: Updates & Echoes, Erin brings you t...

This week’s Record-Democrat is now available! This week, check out a preview to this year’s Heritage Days festivities, a...
06/17/2026

This week’s Record-Democrat is now available!

This week, check out a preview to this year’s Heritage Days festivities, and read about what county residents had to say about a proposed solar project at last week’s Board of Supervisors meeting. Also included is a spotlight of Pocahontas State Bank celebrating 100 years in business, and an update from the PAC school board as they begin the process of asking voters for a $28.5 million bond to improve facilities.

Thank you City of Pocahontas, IA Government for sponsoring the weather and to Pocahontas Community Hospital for the front page color!

This week’s headlines | 6/17/26Catch the full stories in the Record-Democrat, Buena Vista County Journal, and Laurens Su...
06/17/2026

This week’s headlines | 6/17/26

Catch the full stories in the Record-Democrat, Buena Vista County Journal, and Laurens Sun.

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06/15/2026

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