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The National Weather Service is warning that weather conditions this weekend will create high fire danger. Unseasonably warm weather with dry conditions and gusty winds will lead to increased fire danger, especially in cropland on Saturday, the agency reported. Fires can spread rapidly once ...

Additional charges have been filed against a Fort Dodge mother related to the alleged abuse of her baby, according to court records. Rebekah Prewitt, 23, of 315 Haskell St., was arrested by Fort Dodge police earlier this month and charged with 15 counts of child endangerment, bodily ...

A Fort Dodge man faces multiple criminal charges after he reportedly forced his way into a home and beat up the woman who lives there. Fort Dodge police reported that Brian D. Vaughn Jr., 42, forced his way into a residence in the 300 block of South Eighth Street at about 5:14 a.m. Wednesday. ...

Two area men have been named to a panel that will recommend students from northwestern Iowa for admission to the U.S. military academies. They are: • Ryan Hildreth, of Manson, who is a pilot with the Iowa Air National Guard • Jesse Ulrich, of Fort Dodge, who is president of Iowa ...

One westbound lane and the center turn lane of Fifth Avenue South between 23rd and 25th streets will be closed today, according to city officials. The closure is expected to remain in place until Sept. 29. Traffic signals at Fifth Avenue South and 25th Street will be set to flashing ...