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News Brief

Jail funding vote OK’d by Webster Co. Board of Supervisors a second time

The Webster County Board of Supervisors once again confirmed its decision to call for an election on the proposed issuance of $45.5 million in general obligation bonds or general obligation capital loan notes for a new county jail facility. The board passed its initial resolution calling for ...

Monson to join Sheriff’s Office

Fort Dodge Police Department Officer Colton Monson will be joining the Webster County Sheriff’s Office as a deputy at the end of the month. The Webster County Board of Supervisors approved Monson’s hiring during its Tuesday meeting. Monson will be hired to fill the new position that ...

Back-to-school event rescheduled

The back-to-school event to be held by Calvary Family Daycare in Fort Dodge has been rescheduled. It will now be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at the daycare, 1318 10th Ave. S.W. Activities will include a bouncy house, face painting, free food and information to connect families with ...

Fort Dodge man killed in ATV accident

A Fort Dodge man was killed Tuesday morning when the ATV he was riding on rolled. According to Webster County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Derek Christie, 32-year-old Brandon Stewart was riding ATVs with friends in what is known as the “South Woods,” near South 28th Street and 15th ...

Strip-till field day planned for Thursday

RENWICK — Farmers will have an opportunity to see various strip-till bars in action at a field day farm near Renwick Thursday. Attendees will have the opportunity to visit with several strip-till equipment representatives and see strip-till bars running on corn stalk residue as well as ...

Head Start announces meal program

YOUR Inc. Head Start announces its sponsorship of the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals are provided without regard to race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), age or disability. Child care participants who are members of FIP or SNAP ...