FD council begins leasing vehicles
After purchasing vehicles since it acquired the very first one decades ago, the Fort Dodge city government is beginning to lease some of the smaller ones it uses. In June, the City Council approved a preliminary measure with regard to vehicle leasing. On Monday, it approved a master equity lease agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management, which is related to the Enterprise car rental company. The council also moved to lease the first vehicle, a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado pickup to be used by the fire marshal. In a report to the council, Assistant City Manager Ryan Maehl outlined ...
School board focused on building plans
The new multipurpose school building was the main subject at the Fort Dodge Community School District Board of Education meeting Monday. Superintendent Josh Porter announced that there will be a groundbreaking ceremony for the new multipurpose building at 11 a.m. today at Fort Dodge Senior ...
News of record: Aug. 25, 2026
MAGISTRATE COURT WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Sex offender registration violation, first offense — Jaheim J. Clayton, 24, 2805 10th Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Sept. 2. Driving while barred — Scott A. Hall, 51, Council Bluffs, preliminary hearing waived. Possession of a controlled substance, third or subsequent offense — Jeremy J. Johnson, 49, 1128 Ave. B, two counts, preliminary hearing waived. Driving while license suspended — Jeremy J. Johnson, 49, 1128 Ave. B, continued 180 days. Possession of drug paraphernalia — Jeremy J. Johnson, 49, 1128 Ave. B, ...
