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Former county official joins Growth Alliance staff

Former Webster County Recorder Lindsay Laufersweiler has been named the new community engagement director of the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance. “We’re excited to welcome Lindsay to the Growth Alliance team,” said Astra Ferris, the organization’s chief executive officer. “In this role, Lindsay will lead our membership and community engagement efforts while overseeing key programming and advocacy initiatives,” Ferris said.”Her leadership will play an important role in advancing our mission to unify and coordinate accountable economic and community development and in ...

FDSH students to build She Sheds

The SkillsUSA club at Fort Dodge Senior High School is holding a unique fundraiser this spring The club, led by Industrial Technology teacher Jeremiah Reed, is looking to design and build She Sheds for those in the city that want to add a unique addition to their property. The sheds come in several different sizes and models and can include customized finishing touches as well. “Most of the funds raised will go toward our dues and the competition fees,” said Reed. “We would also like to use the funds to build up our program and allow kids to see the opportunities that are ...

Reward increased again in shooting case

The reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspect in a January shooting in Fort Dodge has been increased again. Webster County Crimestoppers is offering $750 to help secure the arrest of Davontrez R. McCuddin, 22, of Fort Dodge. McCuddin is wanted for attempt to commit ...

FD man arrested after chase ends in crash

A driver who led police on a pursuit through Fort Dodge at speeds of up to 80 miles per hour early Friday morning is charged with a long list of offenses. Connor A. Albright, 20, of 1611 8 1/2 Ave. N., was arrested by Fort Dodge police after the 2020 Kia Soul he was driving went off the road and hit a tall fence behind a house near Fifth Avenue North and 22nd Street. According to court records, Albright was charged with these offenses: • Eluding, speed over 25 mph over limit • Third degree criminal mischief • Third degree burglary, motor vehicle • Possession of a ...

Cleared for takeoff

The Fort Dodge Regional Airport will soon offer flights Monday through Friday to Denver, Colorado. The new United Express flights will be operated by SkyWest Airlines and begin May 21. “We are excited for the additional access these flights to Denver will provide and are beyond grateful ...

Baseball player died in team bus crash

A 19-year-old baseball player for Iowa Lakes Community College died at the scene of Wednesday’s bus crash in Calhoun County. Teammates of Carter Johnson, a resident of Rapid City, South Dakota, tried to save his life by performing CPR, according to the Iowa State Patrol. Those and other ...