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Time for a Second Chance

Fort Dodge’s first Second Chance Job Fair, offering employment opportunities to persons with criminal histories, was held Thursday morning in the Athletics for Education and Success facility at 712 Third St. N.W. Also referred to as a “workforce connections job fair” or ...

Living on the road

Just in time for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Bill Clevlen is coming to the Fort Dodge Public Library to discuss his new book, “Presidential Road Trip: 100 Places to Explore and Experience in the History of American Presidents,” at noon Thursday May 21. A ...

New apartments touted as proof of progress

A new apartment complex about to be built in Fort Dodge was heralded Thursday as a monument to the progress that is possible when government and the private sector work together. “Strong collaboration looks like this,” said Astra Ferris, chief executive officer of the Greater Fort ...

Ahead of the learning curve

For 10 members of the Class of 2026 at St. Edmond Catholic School, graduation is coming early. That is because those 10 students will receive degrees from Iowa Central Community College today after completing course work as part of the High School Partnerships program. Ava Andrew, Jonah ...

Man gets 125-year prison sentence for sexual abuse

LIVERMORE — A Humboldt County man has been sentenced to 125 years in prison for sexually abusing three juveniles, according to law enforcement and court records. Nathaniel L. Depew, 38, formerly of Livermore, pleaded guilty to five counts of second degree sexual abuse on Tuesday. District ...