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FD man arrested after chase ends in crash

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A driver who led police on a pursuit through Fort Dodge at speeds of up to 80 miles per hour early Friday morning is charged with a long list of offenses. Connor A. Albright, 20, of 1611 8 1/2 Ave. N., was arrested by Fort Dodge police after the 2020 Kia Soul he was driving went off the road ...

Cleared for takeoff

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The Fort Dodge Regional Airport will soon offer flights Monday through Friday to Denver, Colorado. The new United Express flights will be operated by SkyWest Airlines and begin May 21. “We are excited for the additional access these flights to Denver will provide and are beyond grateful ...

State Patrol plans enforcement effort

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Drivers should expect to see more Iowa State Patrol cars and troopers around Fort Dodge on Friday. The State Patrol will be conducting a high visibility enforcement effort, according to Trooper Paul Gardner. “There will be more troopers working the area,” he said. “The public will see ...

Baseball player died in team bus crash

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A 19-year-old baseball player for Iowa Lakes Community College died at the scene of Wednesday’s bus crash in Calhoun County. Teammates of Carter Johnson, a resident of Rapid City, South Dakota, tried to save his life by performing CPR, according to the Iowa State Patrol. Those and other ...

NW Iowa League of Cities announces high school senior scholarships

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The Northwest Iowa League of Cities announces its High School Senior Scholarship Program. High school seniors in Northwest Iowa League member communities pursuing post-secondary education or training in fields that may lead to city government careers — like public administration, ...