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Threat prompts security measures at Algona schools

ALGONA — Bishop Garrigan High School received a phone call at about 11:48 a.m. Wednesday from an unidentified male who said he planned to come to the school with a gun, according to a statement on the Algona city government web site. The school immediately began lockdown procedures at Seton Elementary and the Bishop Garrigan campus. Algona Community Schools also began sheltering in place in all school buildings as a safety precaution. Due to a multi-agency training exercise being held nearby, many additional law enforcement agencies were able to help provide a presence at various ...

From our files: May 2011

Veterans prepare for Honor Flight return

When the 28th edition of the Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight takes off on May 26, a woman who hid her military service from her family will be one of the honored guests aboard. Vicki O’Tool will be aboard the plane with her husband, fellow Navy veteran Larry O’Tool. The couple from ...

News of Record: May 13, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Monday An animal complaint was reported in the 1600 block of Triton Drive. A stolen vehicle was reported in the 1100 block of Avenue B. A welfare check was conducted at 10th Avenue North and 20th Street. A suspicious person was reported in the 1400 block of Fifth Avenue South. A suspicious person was reported at First Avenue South and 15th Street. Juvenile problems were reported in the 600 block of Eighth Avenue North. A parking complaint was reported in the 2500 block of 17th Avenue North. Criminal mischief was reported in the 1100 block of ...

Make It OK event is Thursday on the City Square

Community Health Center of Fort Dodge invites the public to participate in a Make It OK event from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday. This event is part of the Make It OK campaign through Iowa’s Healthiest State Initiative, a statewide effort focused on reducing stigma surrounding mental health by encouraging open conversations and increasing understanding of mental illness. The event begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Fort Dodge City Square, located in front of the Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave., with local mental health resources available. At noon there will be a short ...

SCC Students host Mental Health Awareness Walk and Inside Out Box display

ROCKWELL CITY — Students at South Central Calhoun Middle School will host a Mental Health Awareness event featuring their Inside Out Boxes — a creative project that helps students express emotions and experiences that are often unseen to normalize talking about mental health. The event invites families and community members to view the displays, take part in a mental health awareness walk, and connect with local resources. The event will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Thursday at the Middle School. The goal of the event is to raise awareness about the importance of mental health, ...