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News of Record: Sept. 9, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Monday A custody issue was reported in the 3300 block of Fifth Avenue South. A fight was reported in the 1300 block of FifthAvenue North. Harassment was reported in the 100 block of South 19th Street. Harassment was reported in the 900 block of Third Avenue North. A fight was reported at Sixth Avenue North and 11th Street. An animal complaint was reported in the 3000 block of First Avenue South. Criminal mischief was reported in the 1000 block of North 31st place. Disorderly conduct was reported in the 1300 block of North 22nd Street. Child ...

Housing efforts get a boost in Fort Dodge

Two major Fort Dodge housing initiatives, including one that would replace a vacant downtown building, got a boost from the state Tuesday. The Iowa Economic Development Authority awarded $1 million worth of workforce housing tax credits to the downtown project and another $1 million to a ...

County receives additional Destination Iowa funding

A recent visit from Gov. Kim Reynolds has led to Webster County and Fort Dodge being given an additional $400,000 in Destination Iowa funds. “When the governor was here and touring projects, she noted the work happening currently with the city’s restroom and shelter project,” said ...

From our files: September 2011

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Construction camera vandalized

The Webster County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after an outdoor camera meant to monitor construction progress was vandalized and shot out twice. According to Webster County Engineer Jamie Johll, the county’s Secondary Roads Department placed a Verkada camera at the roundabout project at Nelson Avenue and 170th Street near the Fort Dodge Regional Airport to monitor construction progress, as well as to get insights into traffic issues. The camera stopped working last month, and when county workers went to investigate, they found that the camera had been shot with a large ...