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The annual opportunity to buy some clothing and shoes without paying any sales taxes is coming soon. What the state Department of Revenue calls the Iowa Sales Tax Holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday and ends at midnight Saturday. During that period, no taxes will be collected on sales of ...

Man arrested in bomb threat incident

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A man has been arrested and charged with making a bomb threat against a Fort Dodge dental clinic, according to court records. Robert D. Ulicki, 75, of Lehigh, was charged by Fort Dodge police with threat, explosive or incendiary device and first-degree harassment. In criminal complaints ...

News of record: July 30, 2025

News of record

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Driving while barred — Troy S. Habhab, 60, Humboldt, preliminary hearing waived; Kevin M. Pate, 47, 3003 Fifth Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for Aug. 18. Violation of parole — John C. Schlack, 28, 106 N. 10th St., transferred to Parole ...

Treasurer, Recorder provide semiannual updates to supervisors

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The Webster County Supervisors approved the purchase of Special Emergency Response Team (SERT) tactical helmets for the Webster County Sheriff’s Office during their regular meeting Tuesday. The purchase from Colorado Gun Fighter in the amount of $15,106.54 will replace the current tactical ...

Second person arrested in break-in, beating incident

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A second man has been arrested in connection with a July 4 burglary in which a woman was beaten with a bat or club. John C. Schlack, 28, of 106 N. 10th St., was arrested by Fort Dodge police on Monday. He faces charges of first-degree burglary and violation of parole, according to court ...