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News of record: June 30, 2026
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Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Failure to appear for pre-trial conference — Marcel D. Haynes, 30, Fort Dodge, further proceedings to be scheduled. Third-degree criminal mischief — Deborah J. Wildt, 41, Vincent, preliminary hearing set for July 17. Unauthorized use of a credit ...
Faster on pavement, the same on gravel
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Drivers on most of Webster County’s paved roads will be able to legally pick up the pace starting Wednesday, when Iowa’s default speed limit climbs from 55 mph to 60 mph. The change takes effect July 1 under Senate File 378, a bill the Iowa Legislature passed earlier this year and Gov. ...
Part of Iowa Highway 3 to be closed
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CLARION — Iowa Highway 3 between Clarion and Goldfield in Wright County will be closed beginning Monday, according to the state Department of Transportation. The highway is being closed so that the bridge over Eagle Creek can be replaced. That section of highway is expected to be closed ...
Algona FFA Floriculture Team earns Gold Rating
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ALGONA — The Algona FFA Floriculture Career Development Event (CDE) team earned a Gold Rating and placed 12th out of 51 teams at the Iowa FFA Floriculture Contest held June 10 on the campus of Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids. Representing Algona FFA were Cassidy Bierstedt, who ...
Boil advisory ended in Otho
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OTHO — The boil water advisory for Otho has been lifted, according to the Webster County Emergency Management Agency. The advisory was issued Thursday in response to work on the city’s water tower.