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Supervisors hear about moisture problems at courthouse

Webster County Supervisors heard a presentation Tuesday on continuing moisture problems at the Webster County Courthouse that could contribute to deterioration of the building’s foundational masonry. Michael Clancy, chief technology officer for RenoDry, an Overland Park, Kansas, company, told supervisors the company first inspected the Webster County Courthouse foundation three years ago and upon returning this week, found the sandstone to have further deteriorated. “It really addresses structural integrity of the courthouse and preservation of masonry,” said Clancy. “It’s ...

Taking Center Stage with Teagan Loots

For Teagan Loots, the fine arts have helped her develop many skills and provided more time to be around her peers. Growing up, watching musicals was something she did and grew into something she became a part of. “I remember growing up watching different plays and musicals and loving ...

A Webster County jury found a Duncombe man guilty of multiple sexually related offenses last week. According to court documents, Brandon Patterson, 44, was found guilty of seven counts of third-degree sexual abuse following a four-day trial in Webster County District Court. “I’d like to thank law enforcement for working diligently on this case,” said Webster County Assistant County Attorney Bailey Cavanaugh. “I’m thankful the jury returned a guilty verdict, which ensured justice for the victim in this case.” The case was investigated by the Webster County Sheriff’s ...

FD man behind bars again just months after release

Just 16 months after being sentenced to prison for involuntary manslaughter, a Fort Dodge man is back behind bars again. Olnario Rodriguez-Ruffridge was arrested Saturday by Fort Dodge police after he reportedly broke into an apartment and assaulted two people inside. According to court ...

FD girl named Hawkeye Kid Captain

Lily Lee, of Fort Dodge, was meeting all of her early milestones, but her parents became concerned when she still wasn’t walking well after her first birthday. “It was a completely perfect normal pregnancy and birth,” says Lily’s mother, Mya Lee. “There was not a single ...

Pancakes, planes support Brushy Creek Honor Flight

Pancakes, airplanes and a community effort at the Fort Dodge Regional Airport helped to raise more than $5,600 to send area veterans to Washington, D.C. The Fort Dodge Regional Airport hosted a pancake fly-in fundraiser for the Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight on Sept. 12, raising $5,679.53 ...