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FD school board OKs 2026-27 calendar

While the 2025-26 school year is still marching on, the Fort Dodge Community School District Board heard about the 2026-27 calendar at its Monday meeting. Curriculum director Teri Boezinger presented the calendar committee’s plan to the group, which was unanimously approved. “It has taken us two sessions to get up and running,” she said. “One of the bigger changes was front-loading the year with more professional learning events for teachers since we wanted to stay away from the end of the year.” She added that the half-day Fridays schedule, with not all months included, ...

FD Police investigate stabbing

Fort Dodge Police are investigating after a man was stabbed in the abdomen Sunday night in Fort Dodge. Officers were called to the scene at 915 Third Ave. N. around 7:56 p.m. Sunday, according to the Fort Dodge Police Department. Upon arrival, officers assisted the man until the Fort Dodge Fire Department arrived on scene to continue aid. The man, who has not been identified, was transported to UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center, where his condition was unknown Monday night. Fort Dodge Police secured the crime scene, and the incident remains under ...

Duty to respond

Funding emergency medical service as an essential service in Webster County has moved from a long-considered idea to now, a reality. According to Webster County Budget and Finance Director Krystal Lloyd, EMS claims were signed on Friday and will be in the hands of communities this week. “This is a huge milestone for EMS in Webster County,” said Fort Dodge Fire Chief Matt Price. “For the first time, funding is being placed directly in the hands of the agencies that are actually providing care in the field. That means decisions can be made closer to the patient, closer to ...

Police pay, EMS agreement on council agenda

Additional pay for members of the short-handed Fort Dodge Police Department and an emergency medical service agreement are on the agenda for the City Council tonight. The council will also continue working on the proposed budget for 2026-2027. The council meeting will begin at 5 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 819 First Ave. S. The proposed spending plans for Dodger Area Rapid Transit bus service and various administrative functions will be reviewed. The council’s regular business meeting will begin at 6 p.m. During that session, the council will consider a plan to award ...

Not too cold to play outside

FD stabbing under investigation

Fort Dodge Police are investigating after a man was stabbed Sunday night in Fort Dodge. Officers were called to the scene at 915 Third Ave. N. around 7:56 p.m. Sunday, according to the Fort Dodge Police Department. Upon arrival, officers assisted the man until the Fort Dodge Fire Department arrived on scene to continue aid. The man, who has not been identified, was transported to UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center, where his condition was unknown Sunday night. Fort Dodge Police secured the crime scene, and the incident remains under investigation. Anyone with ...