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Three in custody after high speed chase

POCAHONTAS — Three people were arrested following an early Sunday morning vehicle chase through rural areas of a handful of northern Iowa counties. The pursuit began at about 4:40 a.m. when a deputy spotted a 2020 Nissan speeding on Iowa Highway 4, according to the Pocahontas County Sheriff’s Office. When the deputy tried to stop the vehicle, its driver took off at speeds of up to 100 mph. The pursuit continued onto gravel roads where speeds reached 90 mph, the sheriff’s office reported. The sheriff’s office reported that the vehicle failed to stop at numerous stop signs, ...

Drake University releases honors lists

The following area students have been named to the Dean’s List or President’s List at Drake University in Des Moines for the fall semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must have earned a grade point average of 3.5. To be eligible for the President’s List, a student must have earned a perfect grade point average of 4.0. Dayton — Alyssa Speck, Dean’s List Eagle Grove — Alecia Anderson, President’s List Emmetsburg — Aliza Woodford, Dean’s List Gowrie — Megan Palmer, Dean’s List Pomeroy — Elizabeth Rosa, President’s List Rockwell ...

Housing Agency releases annual plan

The Fort Dodge Housing Agency has developed its annual plan for fiscal year 2024. The plan is available for review at the agency’s office at 700 S. 17th St. The office is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays. A public hearing will be held on the plan at noon March 27 in the housing agency’s office.

Part of Central Avenue to be closed

The 1300 block of Central Avenue will be closed from Tuesday through Thursday, the Fort Dodge Public Works Department reported. Water service along Central Avenue between 12th and 15th streets will be shut off at about 6 a.m. Wednesday. The street closure and water shutoff will be necessary because city crews will be installing an additional water main valve.

Accountants release report on Moorland

MOORLAND — T.P. Anderson & Co., of Humboldt, has released a report on certain financial testing conducted for the city of Moorland. The accounting firm reported that certain tests were performed on the city’s financial information for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. An audit was not performed, but testing covered areas such as bank reconciliation, debt compliance, and disbursement and receipt testing, among other things. The tests and findings can be found on the Auditor of State’s website.

Vincent Fire and Rescue supper Feb. 24

VINCENT — Vincent Fire and Rescue is holding a drive thru supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Vincent Fire Department. Chicken noodles over mashed potatoes, green beans, roll and drink will be served. Tickets are $12 per person with children ages 6 and under free.