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Deputies seek shooting suspects

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DAYTON — The Webster County Sheriff’s Office is seeking two men in connection with a shooting incident late last month in Dayton that caused property damage, but no injuries. The Sheriff’s Office reported that Jose Perez, 33, of Lehigh, is wanted on charges of intimidation with a ...

Fort Dodge announces FOG and cross-connection compliance program

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After 12 years of relying on voluntary community self-monitoring for fats, oils, and grease (FOG) and cross-connection (backflow prevention) programs, the city of Fort Dodge is implementing a formal regulatory program to ensure consistent compliance with federal, state, and local requirements ...

Taking center stage with Carlos Cervantes

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For Carlos Cervantes, it’s simple. “I want people to know me as a man of fe (faith) and alegria (joy),” Cervantes said. “And a man of musica (music).” Cervantes, a senior at Fort Dodge Senior High School, has enjoyed his time as a Dodger, whether it be in band, on stage, singing, ...

Supervisors approve new deputy hire

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The Webster County Board of Supervisors approved the hiring of a new deputy for the Sheriff’s Office Tuesday. Tim Hopwood, a Fort Dodge police officer, will join the Webster County Sheriff’s Office on Feb. 2. He will be paid $36.51 per hour, which is in agreement with Teamsters Local No. ...

Local lawmakers set to tackle taxes, mental health in 2026

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Lawmakers from Fort Dodge joined their colleagues from across the state in the capitol Monday to begin tackling the issues that will fill this year’s legislative session. Eminent domain as it relates to pipeline construction and property tax reform will be the top issues in the House of ...

News of record: Jan. 13, 2026

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Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Failure to appear for pre-trial hearing — Brad A. Gully, 51, 913 Third Ave. N., further proceedings to be scheduled. Driving while barred — Trent W. Crouse, 34, Manson, preliminary hearing set for Jan. 30; Chance R. Pint, 40, 618 N. 16th St., ...