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Fort Dodge man pleads guilty to federal gun charge

A Fort Dodge man who had been previously convicted of five state felonies has now pleaded guilty to a federal gun charge. Matthew J. Bradley Jr., 37, pleaded guilty on Thursday to being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa. His sentencing hearing has not been scheduled yet. He faces a maximum of 15 years in prison, a $250,000 fine and up to three years of supervised release following any prison term, according to prosecutors. Bradley’s most recent arrest occurred on April 11, when ...

Woman charged with using wasp spray on officers

A Fort Dodge woman is accused of spraying law enforcement officers with wasp spray, according to criminal complaints. Morgan A. Flanigan was also armed with a knife at the time, the criminal complaints state. The incident occurred at 9:48 p.m. June 9 in the 800 block of First Avenue North. According to online court records, Flanigan resisted arrest, brandished a knife and sprayed wasp spray at officers. Some of the spray landed on a Webster County deputy sheriff’s leg. Flanigan, 38, of 1714 Rathermel Drive, made her initial appearance in Webster County Magistrate Court ...

Caregiver event set for Thursday

Are you a caregiver taking care of a loved one? Are you in need of some de-stressing or re-energizing? Caregivers are invited for a day of appreciation at a free come-and-go event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at the Laramar Ballroom, 710 First Ave. N. Enjoy a restful and relaxing day indulging in chair massages, mini manicures, Tai Chi exercises and lunch from noon to 1 p.m., at no charge to caregivers. All attendees will receive a special gift and a chance to win other prizes. If you are in need of respite care for your loved one, contact Elderbridge Agency on Aging. For more ...

Man charged in knife attack

A man has been charged with stabbing another man during a fight late Thursday afternoon in downtown Fort Dodge. The incident occurred at 4:20 p.m. Thursday in an alley in the 900 block of First Avenue North. Fort Dodge police arrested Jeffery O. Holland, 60, of Fort Dodge, and charged him with assault while displaying a dangerous weapon. In a criminal complaint filed against him, Sgt. Paul Samuelson wrote that Holland “assaulted the victim by slashing/stabbing him with a knife, causing injuries to the hand, chest and abdomen.” The victim was treated at the scene by Fort Dodge ...

Part of Seventh Street is closed

Seventh Street between Fourth Avenue South and Meriwether Drive has been closed and will remain closed until further notice, according to an announcement from the Fort Dodge Public Works Department. The street has been closed due to its deteriorated condition, the department reported.

Small fire reported at FD home

A small fire caused relatively minor damage to a Fort Dodge house Thursday evening. The fire at 2547 Woodland Drive was reported at 7:07 p.m. Assistant Fire Chief Matt Price said the fire apparently started in a flower pot for an unknown reason. He said it burned a small hole through the deck on the back of the house, burned some siding and sent some smoke into the house. Firefighters were on scene for about an hour, making sure the fire had not spread anywhere else and ventilating smoke from the house.