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Area residents graduate from Morningside

A total of 11 area residents recently graduated from Morningside University in Sioux City. They are: • Amy Gotto, Humboldt, master of arts in teaching • Laura Greene, Lytton, bachelor’s degree in arts administration • Taylor Greene, Lytton, bachelor’s degree in arts administration • Samantha Halbur, Manson, bachelor’s degree in nursing • Sara Hamilton, Titonka, master of arts in teaching • Isaiah Hinners, Pomeroy, bachelor’s degree in mathematics and computer science • Carter Kramer, Fonda, bachelor’s degree in radiologic technology • Tyler ...

One hurt in shooting, investigation continues

Fort Dodge police continue to investigate a shooting that injured a man late Wednesday afternoon. Police and firefighters were dispatched to 106 N. 10th St just before 4 p.m. for a report of a man who had been shot in the chest. The man was treated at the scene and transported by ambulance to UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center.

Fort Dodge sanitation schedule for Memorial Day week

Due to the Memorial Day holiday Monday, garbage, and recycling collection routes for the City of Fort Dodge will be as follows: • Garbage normally collected on Monday will be collected on Tuesday. • Garbage normally collected on Tuesday will be collected on Thursday, May 30. • Garbage normally collected on Thursday, May 30, will be collected on Friday, May 31. The recycling route for Wednesday, east of 15th Street will be collected as normal. Central maintenance facility will be closed for yard waste disposal on Monday. Curbside yard waste will not be picked up on ...

Flood warning issued for Webster County

A flood warning is in effect for much of the Des Moines River corridor in Webster County. The warning issued by the National Weather Service is for the area along the river between Fort Dodge and Lehigh. It went into effect Wednesday afternoon and will continue through Saturday evening. Minor flooding in lowland areas along the river can be expected, according to the National Weather Service.

New member added to FD Fire Department

Keaton Hepperle has joined the ranks of the Fort Dodge Fire Department as a firefighter. He was introduced to the City Council Monday. He is a graduate of Fort Dodge Senior High School who completed auto body repair training at Iowa Central Community College. He is currently enrolled in the emergency medical technician program at the college. His father, Rob Hepperle, is a part-time EMT for the department.

FDPL storytime registration to begin

Registration for summer storytime at the Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave., begins Thursday. Children who are 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 years of age are eligible for registration. Storytime will be held: Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11 a.m. and Thursdays from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Summer storytimes begin on June 5 and 6 and conclude on June 26 and 27. Registration by a parent is required and is accepted on a first-come first-serve basis. Parents may stop by the library or call the children’s desk at 515- 573-8167, ext. 6242.