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FD council to consider school-police partnership

The Fort Dodge City Council will consider an agreement that would keep a police officer assigned to local schools when it meets this evening. The council will also consider a plan that would extend city water service to 18 residences outside the corporate limits in return for agreements that would ease the annexation of those properties in the future. The council will meet at 6 p.m. today in the Municipal Building, 819 First Ave. S. At least one police officer, known as a school resource officer, has been assigned to the Fort Dodge Community School District since 2017. “This ...

Elementary updates await MNW students

BARNUM — When Manson Northwest Webster Elementary School students return to class on Monday, they’ll go into the building through a revamped main entrance. And when it’s time for recess they’ll head to an all-new playground without having to worry about crossing an access drive to get ...

Roots & Return to recognize alumni artists

A special alumni art exhibition will begin Sept. 3 at the Iowa Central Art and Technology Gallery in Fort Dodge at the Iowa Central Community College campus. Maureen Seamonds, Rusty Farrington and Richard Hanson were instructors for Iowa Central Community College, providing art instruction ...

LifeServe blood drives planned for September in FD area

Every two seconds, someone’s life relies on a blood transfusion. Those in need range from burn victims to surgery patients to those fighting deadly diseases. This September, LifeServe is honoring those fighting childhood cancer and sickle cell disease. Blood transfusions are essential parts of the treatment process for both diseases. Nearly a quarter of all donated blood is used by cancer patients, while those suffering from sickle cell disease may need up to 100 blood transfusions each year. The only way to ensure patients have access to these lifesaving treatments is through ...