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News of Record: Aug. 28, 2025
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Competency assessment ordered for man accused of trying to lure girls The criminal case against a Lehigh man accused of trying to lure two girls into his van last spring has been put on hold until experts can assess his competency to stand trial. Webster County District Court Judge Angela ...
Group moves to start EMS as essential service
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A job description for a new Webster County employee who would be tasked with working with all local agencies that provide pre-hospital emergency care was approved Wednesday. The approval was one of the first actions taken by the county’s Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council as it ...
Rekindle reported at downtown building
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Fort Dodge firefighters returned Wednesday evening to a downtown building that had been the site of a serious fire Tuesday night. At about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, smoke was spotted coming from 1107 Central Ave. The smoke was generated by smoldering roofing material. Firefighters cut open the ...
Downtown building burns again
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A downtown Fort Dodge building that was the site of a major fire in November burned again Tuesday night. The fire at 1107 Central Ave. was reported at 9 p.m. There were no injuries reported. Residents of the building immediately to the east, including at least one pet in a carrier, ...
