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Woman found in vehicle in Raccoon River

SAC CITY — A woman was found dead inside a vehicle in the North Raccoon River near Sac City Friday morning, according to the Sac County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies identified her as Samantha F. Trimpe, 30, of Breda. No foul play is suspected in the incident, according to the Sheriff’s Office. At 10:18 a.m. Friday an overturned vehicle was reported in the North Raccoon River near Hagge Park. Law enforcement and emergency personnel found a 2003 Jeep Cherokee in the water. It was pulled out of the river, and Trimpe was found inside. An autopsy will be conducted by the Office of ...

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 Center. The incident remains under investigation by Fort Dodge police. South 19th Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues south was closed to traffic while police and firefighters worked at the scene.

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 children must be with an adult caregiver.

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 around the hole with the city stating that they were “not sure how large it is,” and asking residents to avoid the area. According to city staff, the hole was created when an old storm sewer eroded. Maintenance staff remedied the problem on Tuesday and the road was to be reopened to the public ...

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 start of the school year. Sock donations for preschoolers through high school age kids are currently being accepted at Shimat Motor Co in their show room located at 2126 Fifth Ave. S. “Shimkat collects the socks and matches the community’s donations” says Regina Suhrbier, Outreach ...

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.