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News Brief

Police investigate gunshot injury

A man suffering from a gunshot wound was reported in Fort Dodge Wednesday evening. The incident was reported at 7:30 p.m. in the 500 block of South 19th Street, where the man was found in a van. He was treated at the scene and transported to UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical ...

FD library hosting dinosaur exhibit

The Friends of the Library will host a special adventure show featuring the Feller Dinosaur Company at 10 a.m. today at the library, 424 Central Ave. Life-size dinosaurs will be visiting while children learn about these magnificent prehistoric creatures. There is no registration or fee, but all ...

Dayton repairs sinkhole Tuesday

DAYTON — A sinkhole in the City of Dayton has been repaired less than 48 hours after it was discovered. On Sunday, the City of Dayton posted on social media that a “sinkhole” was discovered on First Avenue Southwest between Eighth and Ninth Streets Southwest. Barricades were placed ...

Annual sock drive has begun

The 14th Annual Socks for the Sole sock drive has begun. The community’s help is being sought to help local kids step into the school year in new socks. The Community Health Center of Fort Dodge and Shimkat Motor Co. have once again teamed up to collect new socks to give to kids before the ...

Head Start summer bash today

Head Start summer bash is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the Lion’s Den, 731 Exposition Drive. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be served until gone. There will be kids’ activities and fun for all. The event is free.

Wright County receives disaster proclamation

Wright County has received a disaster emergency proclamation from Gov. Kim Reynolds following the flash flooding on July 7. The governor’s proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond and recover from the effects of the severe weather. As part of this proclamation, grants of ...