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Agent Kristin Kotrous, with the Iowa Department of Public Safety and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, and her golden retriever, Matt, visit with Alexis Johnson, 2, of Badger, during Pay It Forward Friday in Fort Dodge. Matt is a therapy dog that provides support to first responders, victims and witnesses following incidents.

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Carley Johnson, 12, Breylin Feeley, 12, and Madi Smith, 12, all of Fort Dodge, sign cards for first responders during Pay It Forward Friday in Fort Dodge.

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Blake Henderson, 11, of Kansas, left, and her brother Connor Willingham, 12, meet crisis response K-9 Matt, a therapy dog that provides support to first responders, victims and witnesses following incidents.

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Henley Hagar, 3, of Fort Dodge, enjoys a bowl of ice cream during Pay It Forward Friday.

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From left, Nevaeh Anderson, 11; Revelle Rubih, 11; and Aspyn Michehl, 11, of Fort Dodge, each enjoy a bowl of Ice cream during Pay It Forward Friday.