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Dolliver Park bridge is closed

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The bridge on the road through Dolliver Memorial State Park has been closed for repairs, according to the Webster County Road Department. The bridge is expected to be closed through July 17. Vehicles can still enter the park from the north and south ends.

Calisesi clinic to mark 50 years

Business Briefs

Calisesi Chiropractic Clinic in Fort Dodge will celebrate its 50th anniversary next week. The celebration will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the clinic, 24 S. 14th St. The Ambassadors of the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance will conduct a ribbon cutting at 4:30 p.m. Dr. John Calisesi ...

Churches provide meals for families

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Three Fort Dodge churches are providing free hot meals for students and families from 5 to 6:30 p.m. each Sunday through Aug. 16. The churches are Epworth United Methodist, 2025 11th Ave. S.; First United Methodist, 1002 First Ave. N.; and Trinity United Methodist, 838 N. 25th St.

Building relationships

Local News

For Julia Hatcher, the best part of her school day is the lightbulb moment. When teaching a student, they finally understand a task or problem and their face lights up — that’s the reward of teaching for 32 years. “Being around the kids when they understand something is very ...