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‘This is my dream job’

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Matt Price has long dreamed of being named chief of a fire department one day. On Friday, City Manager David Fierke announced his selection of Price, currently the assistant fire chief, to become the next Fort Dodge fire chief, pending City Council approval. Council approval is widely ...

Blanden exhibit showcases duck blinds

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Subcultures shape the identity of regions, embedding themselves in traditions, values, and aesthetics. In the American Midwest, hunting is one such deeply rooted tradition, often stereotyped as a rugged pastime. However, through contemporary art — like Dave Jordano’s evocative ...

Kids in the Kitchen

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Nearly two dozen students at Duncombe Elementary School learned to roll out pizza crust, spread tomato sauce, and pile on shredded cheese Thursday as part of a school-wide reward for outstanding attendance. The 23 students, who achieved the best attendance during the first semester at ...

News of Record: Jan. 31, 2025

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Former officer faces another sex offense charge EAGLE GROVE — A former Eagle Grove police officer accused of sending obscene photos to a minor now faces an additional criminal charge. Colt Richardson, 27, was arrested by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation on Jan. 13 and charged ...

Pavilion project moves forward at Corridor Plaza

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The construction of a sports pavilion at Corridor Plaza is advancing despite some challenges in securing financing. Those challenges will result in the city government owning the pavilion for a couple of years until the developer’s financing is secure. However, that will not cause a ...