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News of Record: April 30, 2026

Man accused of shooting animal during burglary A Fort Dodge man faces multiple charges in connection with a burglary during which he is accused of shooting an animal, according to court records. Dayn F. Muniz, 18, of 1102 17th St. S. W. made his initial appearance in Webster County Magistrate Court Wednesday morning on a charge of animal abuse. He was previously charged with first degree burglary, reckless use of a firearm causing property damage, use of a dangerous weapon in the commission of a crime and going armed with intent. In criminal complaints filed against him, Fort ...

Garden Clubs meet in Webster City

Feed the Farmers

GOWRIE — Central Plains FFA members from Southeast Valley High School and Middle School braved the cold weather on Tuesday to grill up pork burgers and package homemade meals to feed area farmers during planting season. The FFA chapter packaged nearly 100 meals to feed farmers in ...

News of Record: April 29, 2026

Woman killed in Kossuth County crash ALGONA — An Emmetsburg woman was killed Monday when a big truck slammed into her car at an intersection in rural Kossuth County. The Iowa State Patrol identified her as Carolee Wise, 47. She was declared dead at the scene. Two other people were injured. The crash happened at 10:30 a.m. at 90th Avenue and 210th Street, according to state troopers. They reported that Teddy Kutsch, 40, of Brule, Nebraska, was driving a 2014 Peterbilt truck south on 90th Street when he failed to stop at the intersection. The truck hit the 2022 Chevrolet ...

Iowa Central programs compete to win $10,000 in ‘100 Tritons Who Care’

Three different Iowa Central programs competed to win $10,000 in the 100 Tritons Who Care fundraising event Tuesday night at Willow Ridge in Fort Dodge. The winner was TRIO Student Support Services, a program designed to help students succeed in college. 100 Tritons Who Care (100 TWC), a ...

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