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New management

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GOWRIE — When Mary Hainzinger joined the Dayton Community Grocery staff years ago, she hoped that it would be her final job before retirement. But when the local store shuttered its doors last month, she and other staff members, including Store Manager Justin Grimm, were on the hunt for ...

Twin Lakes Triathlon is Saturday

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MANSON — The 19th annual Twin Lakes Sprint Triathlon and third annual Super Sprint Triathlon will take place on Saturday. Both events start at 7:30 a.m. at the Twin Lakes Bible Camp, 7718 Twin Lakes Road, Manson. The sprint triathlon is a 500-meter swim, followed by a double loop 12-mile bike ...

News of record: Aug. 5, 2025

News of record

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Operating while under the influence, first offense — Jordan C. Buller, 23, Battle Mountain, Nevada, preliminary hearing set for Aug. 22. Public intoxication — Brandon J. Kirl, 45, Fort Dodge, continued. Disorderly conduct — Brandon J. Kirl, ...

Back-to-School Block Party returns

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Community Health Center of Fort Dodge, in partnership with Upper Des Moines Opportunity, is inviting local families to its annual Back-to-School Block Party from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at 126 N. 10th St. Held during National Health Center Week, this event highlights the Health Center’s ...

Coffee and Conservation is Saturday

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Webster County Conservation is holding Coffee and Conservation at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Matt Cosgrove River’s Edge Discovery Center, 20 N. First St. Each month there will be an informal discussion about a variety of conservation/recreation topics in Webster County. Coffee and light ...