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Bodady plans to plead insanity to attempted murder charge

A Fort Dodge man awaiting trial for attempted murder plans to raise the insanity defense at trial. On Feb. 18, defense for Reino Valentino Bodady filed a notice of the affirmative defense and a request for a good cause hearing to allow the late filing of the notice, as required by Iowa’s criminal procedure rules. Bodady, 38, of Fort Dodge, is charged with attempted murder, a Class B felony, for allegedly stabbing a 71-year-old female relative with a knife in the neck and abdomen in the early hours of Oct. 26, 2020. Bodady was ordered to undergo an evaluation of his ability to ...

What Seniors Are Saying — In step with Ava Larson

1. What programs and activities do you participate in? I am involved in FDSH cheer, National Honor Society and am a wrestling manager. 2. What academic accomplishment are you most proud of? I am most proud of being involved in National Honor Society. 3. What’s your best piece of ...

FDCSD names March students and employee of the month

The Fort Dodge Community School District has announced its students and employee of the month for March. This program recognizes one elementary, one middle school and one high school student, as well as one staff member monthly for exceeding expectations. Karson Peterson is the Elementary Student of the Month. Breah Hansen and Maci Knutson both nominated Peterson. They shared that Peterson has exhibited growth in all areas at school this year. As his positive go-getter attitude continues to shine, his academic progress continues to strengthen as well. Peterson displays perseverance ...

Getting to know our teachers — Meg Hora

Meg Hora Where do you teach? Feelhaver Elementary What grade/ subject do you teach? Second grade Why do you teach? I teach because I love working with kids and I want to be able to be a positive influence on my students. I want to help them be successful both in and out of the ...

Getting to know our teachers — Dylan Anderson

DYLAN ANDERSON Where do you teach? Cooper Elementary What grade/ subject do you teach? 2nd Grade Why do you teach? I teach because I want to make an impact on students in as many ways as I can. I also love being a role model that students can look up to and know they can always count on me. What is your favorite part of the school day? I would say right away in the morning, as well as recess. Seeing all of our students come in with smiles on their faces can make anyone’s morning much more enjoyable. At recess, I enjoy playing games with students and getting to interact ...

FD kindergarten roundup registration open

Sign up is taking place now for kindergarten roundup at the Fort Dodge Community School District. Kindergarten roundup will be held on March 7 at the Early Childhood Center. Three sessions will be offered and families can choose the session that works best for them, but spots are limited. Families will have an opportunity to meet the kindergarten teachers and ECC staff. Students will participate in classroom activities while parents and guardians learn more about kindergarten and the Early Childhood Center. Following the presentation, parents and guardians will join their students ...