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Otho Fireman’s Ball set for Saturday

The 23rd annual Otho Fireman’s Ball will be held Saturday at the Webster County Fairgrounds. Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for kids 12 and under. Tickets can be bought at the door or in advance from Fire Department members. A meal will be served from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. by Lidderdale Country Store. The menu is roast beef, chicken and rice, ham balls, green beans, baked beans, macaroni and cheese and taco salad. A live auction will begin at 6 p.m. There will also be a gun raffle, kids games, 50/50 tickets, and a grocery raffle. DJ Duane Murley will provide music until midnight.

FD Police Department adds new officer

A new officer has been added to the Fort Dodge Police Department. Chris Rodriguez-Colin was introduced to the City Council Monday evening. He is from Ankeny. He earned an associate degree in criminal justice from Des Moines Area Community College. He most recently worked as a security officer at the Prairie Meadows Casino, Race Track & Hotel in Altoona.

Payment for marsh project approved

The Webster County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a change order for $20,188.25 to Empire Excavation, of Arthur, for the Meier Marsh Wetland & Oxbow Restoration project. “This is a continuation of the water quality project that we’re working on with IDALS,” said Webster County Conservation Director Matt Cosgrove. “This was scheduled to be concluded last October, but obviously with the wet conditions the project continues on. That’s the main reason for this change order is the additional rock and geo-grid for the wet conditions.” Meier Marsh is located near the ...

FD man accused of torching own house

A Fort Dodge man has been arrested and charged with setting a fire in his own home in February. Josh D. Wilson, 50, of 221 S. Fourth St., was arrested by Fort Dodge police on Tuesday and charged with second-degree arson, according to court records. In the criminal complaint filed against him, police wrote that sometime between 3 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. Feb. 10, Wilson deliberately started a fire in the house. The fire was reported when smoke was spotted coming from the house. Immediately after the incident, Fire Chief Matt Price said the fire was in a living room on the second floor of ...

Cheryl Fleming benefit set for Sunday

A benefit for Cheryl Fleming is set for 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Laramar Ballroom, 710 First Ave. N. Fleming is undergoing treatment for ALS, which is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing them to die. There is no known cure for this disease. The event will include a meal for a freewill donation, bake sale, live auction, silent auction and 50/50 raffle. All donations will go toward medical expenses and the purchase of a handicap accessible van. Monetary donations may be made at Availa Bank to the attention of ...