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News Brief

Council OKs two vehicle purchases

The Fort Dodge Police Department and Water Meter Department will be receiving some new wheels soon. On Monday, the Fort Dodge City Council approved the purchase of a 2023 Jeep Renegade from Shimkat Motor Company for the FDPD’s Criminal Investigations Division. The purchase will replace an ...

SALT Cooling Center is open

SALT Cooling Center is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday on the top floor at First Baptist Church, 28 N. 10th St. If you have clients who you think can utilize this space, please send them over. Contact 515-573-3517 or saltcenterfd@gmail.com. The Rev. Dani Rogers ...

Fireside Chat at Camp WaNoKi Thursday

Webster County Conservation is holding a Fireside Chat from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Camp WaNoKi, 2400 WaNoKi Camp Road. The subject will be a little history lesson about weapons from the past. Those attending will have a chance to use a variety of weapons. Dart throwing with atlatls, tomahawks, ...

Manson under water boil advisory

Due to a water main break in Manson, the city’s water was turned off briefly on Monday, according to the city. Manson will remain in a water boil advisory until further notice.

Touch a Truck in Gowrie today

GOWRIE —Touch a Truck is 6 to 8 p.m. today in the Gowrie High School parking lot. Come see, touch and learn about working trucks from the community. Burger, chips and drink will be available for a freewill donation.

Drive-thru food pantry planned

Upper Des Moines Opportunity will conduct a drive-thru food pantry today for all Webster County residents who meet income eligibility guidelines. It will be conducted from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Corpus Christi Center, 403 N. Eighth St.