The first day of school presents hope, optimism and change for those attending St. Edmond Catholic School. In the middle school levels, that means a brand-new structure designed to provide better learning for all. “We are very excited about the ’26-’27 school year and what lies ahead ...
A Fort Dodge police officer will remain on the beat in local public schools thanks to an agreement approved Monday by the City Council. The council unanimously OK’d an agreement with the Fort Dodge Community School District that provides for a school resource officer. Under the terms of ...
The new multipurpose school building was the main subject at the Fort Dodge Community School District Board of Education meeting Monday. Superintendent Josh Porter announced that there will be a groundbreaking ceremony for the new multipurpose building at 11 a.m. today at Fort Dodge Senior ...
A Webster County man stands accused of using the Snapchat social media platform to try to entice a child into sexual activity, according to court records. Spencer H. Peterson, 33, of Callender, was arrested by Webster County sheriff’s deputies and charged with grooming and telephone dissemination of obscene material to a minor, first offense, court records indicate. The incident happened June 15. Peterson was arrested on Sunday. In criminal complaints filed against him, deputies wrote that he used Snapchat “to attempt to seduce, solicit, lure or entice a child or a person he ...
After purchasing vehicles since it acquired the very first one decades ago, the Fort Dodge city government is beginning to lease some of the smaller ones it uses. In June, the City Council approved a preliminary measure with regard to vehicle leasing. On Monday, it approved a master equity lease agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management, which is related to the Enterprise car rental company. The council also moved to lease the first vehicle, a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado pickup to be used by the fire marshal. In a report to the council, Assistant City Manager Ryan Maehl outlined ...
