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Meth deals send FD man to prison

A Fort Dodge man is heading to federal prison for 12 years on drug charges, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa reported. Marcus Hill, 33, had pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and distribution of methamphetamine near a protected location, federal prosecutors reported. According to the Attorney’s Office, Hill admitted to distributing methamphetamine between 2018 and March 2025. He sold more than 300 grams of pure methamphetamine to an individual cooperating with law enforcement on three occasions in March 2025. One of those deals ...

Garden Club to meet Tuesday

The Fort Dodge Federated Garden Club meeting is 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Lion’s Den, 731 Exposition Drive. The program will be lead by Rita Milberger. The club members will be making Fairy Wands to be sold at the club’s annual plant sale that will be held May 7 at the Lion’s Den. Visitors are welcome.

Zion Lutheran invites grant applications

GOWRIE — The Zion Endowed Benevolence Team of Zion Lutheran Church, Gowrie, is soliciting grant applications for 2026. The purpose of the Endowed Benevolence Program is to extend and enrich the kingdom of God by witnessing in word and deed to people in need both directly and through organized efforts or organizations, especially those not having their own planned giving programs. This program is not intended to provide support for capital expenditures. The focus of the program is on providing support for programs that directly touch the lives of those in need. Grants will be ...

One hurt in motorcycle crash

LEHIGH — One man was hurt when his motorcycle crashed on a rural road in southern Webster County Monday night. The crash happened at 8:05 p.m. on 290th Street near Brushy Creek Road. Webster County Sheriff Luke Fleener said Bradley Alexander, of Fort Dodge, was operating a Harley-Davidson motorcycle when he went around a curve and lost control. He said the motorcycle went into the ditch on the north side of the road. Alexander was taken to UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center. The Lehigh Fire Department, Dayton Rescue Squad and an ambulance from the Fort Dodge ...

Cash for Cougars Phone-a-thon is Monday

The annual Manson Northwest Webster Cash for Cougars Phone-a-thon will take place on Monday. The 2026 Manson Northwest Webster graduating senior class will phone area residents for pledges for scholarships for post secondary education expenses. Calling starts at 5:30 p.m.

McGuire Bend Road is closed

LEHIGH — McGuire Bend Road between 320th Street and Sara Avenue is closed and will be closed until further notice, according to the Webster County Road Department. This closure impacts about five miles of road.