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US, Iran agree to a two-week ceasefire

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump pulled back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran late Tuesday, swerving to deescalate the war less than two hours before the deadline he set for Tehran to capitulate to a deal. Trump said he was holding off on his ...

Community members voice animal control concerns

The continuation of the existing animal control officer contract was removed from the Webster County supervisors’ agenda Tuesday morning, but members of the public still voiced their frustration and targeted the head of animal control for the handling of a neglected dog. Following the ...

News of record: April 8, 2026

Police log FORT DODGE Monday A suspicious person was reported in the 1500 block of Fourth Avenue South. A welfare check was conducted in the 10 block of North Seventh Street. A vehicle accident was reported in the 400 block of North 27th Street. Criminal mischief was reported in the 1200 block of South 19th Street. A parking complaint was reported in the 2300 block of Fifth Avenue South. A fraud was reported in the 900 block of South 25th Street. A parking complaint was reported in the 600 block of North 18th Street. A stolen vehicle was reported in the 1200 block of ...

FD man accused of torching own house

A Fort Dodge man has been arrested and charged with setting a fire in his own home in February. Josh D. Wilson, 50, of 221 S. Fourth St., was arrested by Fort Dodge police on Tuesday and charged with second-degree arson, according to court records. In the criminal complaint filed against him, police wrote that sometime between 3 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. Feb. 10, Wilson deliberately started a fire in the house. The fire was reported when smoke was spotted coming from the house. Immediately after the incident, Fire Chief Matt Price said the fire was in a living room on the second floor of ...

Behind the scenes in Hollywood

BEVERLY HILLS — Actors, actresses, directors and producers make the headlines when it comes to Hollywood. But behind the scenes is where a native Iowan is thriving. Joshua Lastine is the founder of Lastine Entertainment Law based out of California. The St. Edmond Catholic School and ...