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News of Record: Jan. 10, 2026

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Highway 20 crash investigation continues MOORLAND — State troopers continue to investigate a Thursday evening pileup on U.S. Highway 20 west of Fort Dodge. It was reported at 5:27 p.m. in the eastbound lanes near Hayes Avenue. Lt. Aaron Smidt of the Iowa State Patrol said two crashes ...

‘Gone Country’ concert is tonight

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Talented musicians from across the region will be on the Laramar Ballroom stage for Brady O’Brien Live’s “Gone Country” concert tonight. The popular annual fundraiser, which will feature an eclectic variety of songs and sounds spanning multiple decades of country music, starts at ...

Citizens Community Credit Union gets national recognition

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For the third consecutive year, Citizens Community Credit Union was named as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions for 2026. Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recognized the top 500 regional banks and top 500 regional credit unions in the United States that are committed ...

Reward increased for shooting suspect

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The reward for information leading to the arrest of a Fort Dodge shooting suspect has been increased to $500. Webster County Crime Stoppers is offering the reward to help secure the arrest of Davontrez R. McCuddin, 22, of Fort Dodge, who is charged with attempt to commit murder in connection ...

Joking around for the pets

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A night of laughter with two comedians will benefit the dogs and cats cared for by the Almost Home Humane Society of North Central Iowa. Five Points Events presents Comedy for a Cause on Jan. 24 featuring comedian Willie Farrell and comedy magician Jonathan May. Doors will open for the show ...

IRS announces first day of 2026 filing season

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The Internal Revenue Service announced Jan. 26 as the opening of the nation’s 2026 filing season. This year, several new tax law provisions of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill become effective, which could impact federal taxes, credits and deductions. Taxpayers have until April 15 to file ...