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Guard soldiers gear up for mission

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About 1,800 Iowa Army National Guard soldiers, including those from the unit in Fort Dodge, will head to the Middle East this summer. It will be a security and support mission, according to Lt. Col, Matt Guerttman, the commander of the 1st Battalion, 194th Field Artillery, which has its ...

News of Record: March 26, 2025

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Police Logs FORT DODGE Monday A violation of a no contact order was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South. A parking complaint was reported in the 1400 block of North 31st Street. A missing person was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South. A disabled vehicle was ...

Air Force fighter jet may remain in Fort Dodge

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The U.S. Air Force fighter jet that has been on display for more than four decades at the Iowa Air National Guard 133rd Test Squadron’s headquarters may be staying in Fort Dodge. On Tuesday at the Webster County Board of Supervisor’ regular meeting, the board approved a measure that ...

Supervisors table resignation of assessor

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The Webster County Board of Supervisors tabled the resignation of Assessor Angie Vinson until after a Conference Board meeting set for next Monday. The action happened Tuesday at the supervisors’ regular meeting. Supervisor Bob Thode asked that the consent agenda item be tabled until the ...

Statewide tornado drill today

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Outdoor warning sirens will alert today beginning at 10 a.m. as part of Iowa’s statewide tornado drill for Severe Weather Awareness Week. According to Webster County Emergency Management Coordinator Dylan Hagen, the steady alert tone will activate at 10 a.m. and run for three minutes. The ...