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An unexpected stage

Linus Areblad came to Iowa Central Community College from Sweden for the school’s competitive swimming program, but an unexpected opportunity pulled him out of the pool and onto the stage, where he recently made his theater debut in “The Prince of Egypt.” Areblad, a 21-year-old ...

Property tax talk fills forum

Iowa lawmakers have been talking about doing something with property taxes since the legislative session began in early January. Now the state Senate is getting ready to advance a proposal. State Sen. Tim Kraayenbrink, R-Fort Dodge, said during an Eggs and Issues forum Saturday that he ...

Iranian state media say country’s supreme leader is dead

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead, Iranian state media reported early Sunday. Iranian state television and the state-run IRNA news agency reported the 86-year-old's death, without elaborating on a cause. U.S. President Donald Trump ...

Tedwin takes care of people

Tedwin is a welcome sight when he makes the rounds in area health care facilities. He doesn’t bring pills to swallow or scary-looking syringes when he walks into a patient’s room. Instead he brings unconditional love, a fur coat perfect for petting and, often, a desire to have his ...

City moves to take downtown buildings

The Fort Dodge city government is moving to seize two fire-damaged downtown buildings, which will likely be knocked down if the effort to take possession of them is successful. The buildings are three-story brick structures located at 1101 and 1107 Central Avenue. City Manager David ...