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FDCS Foundation gives $40,000 to various district endeavors

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The Fort Dodge Community Schools Foundation recently announced $40,000 in grant commitments to help address a variety of needs throughout the district. Foundation Director Nik Moser confirmed a total of $25,000 will be going to programs at Fort Dodge Senior High School and the Fort Dodge ...

Judge: Police had no reason to stop Bemrich

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Police had no reason to stop Mayor Matt Bemrich when he was arrested for drunk driving in September, a judge has ruled in a decision that stops prosecutors from using some key evidence against him. “No evidence secured after the traffic stop will be admissible at trial,” Webster County ...

A perfect landing

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MANSON — Santa Claus created quite a whirlwind when he flew into Manson Sunday, bringing a bit of the North Pole with him. But instead of a sleigh, he came in a helicopter, with its powerful blades stirring up a mini blizzard of snow that forced onlookers to briefly turn away while he ...

Going organic

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STRATFORD — Trying times in agriculture can still add up to a positive outlook for the long-term future. This was just one of the messages to come out of the Iowa Organic Association’s (IOC) annual meeting held Dec. 9 at the Backcountry Winery east of Stratford. “There is good ...