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Cheryl Fleming benefit set for Sunday

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A benefit for Cheryl Fleming is set for 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Laramar Ballroom, 710 First Ave. N. Fleming is undergoing treatment for ALS, which is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing them to die. There is no known ...

News of record: April 7, 2026

News of record

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Violation of probation — Jeffery E. Whyte, 59, 1204 Sixth Ave. N., further proceedings to be scheduled; Casey J. Schulte, 41, 1233 Seventh Ave. N., further proceedings to be scheduled. Failure to appear for pre-trial conference — Jeffery E. ...

Behind the scenes in Hollywood

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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 ...

‘Iowa Scenic Views by Foot’ founder travels to Fort Dodge

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Tyler Sullivan is a 38-year-old avid traveler, marathon runner, photographer, poet, and published author from Iowa City, who has found a unique way to celebrate Iowa’s distinctive, though often overlooked, small-town charm, customs, and culture. As the creator of the “Iowa Scenic Views ...

Fort Dodge school district receives A+ bond rating

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Fort Dodge Community School District reported that S&P Global Ratings has assigned the district an A+ long-term rating on its anticipated Series 2026 General Obligation School Bonds and affirmed its A+ rating on the district’s outstanding unlimited tax general obligation bonds. S&P ...