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From our files: March 2011
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News of Record: Feb. 28, 2026
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Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Friday Driving while barred — Matthew M. Gagen, 35, Bode. preliminary hearing waived. Violation of probation — Nakeisha N. White, 39, Carroll, further proceedings to be scheduled. First degree theft — Chance R. Pint, 40, 618 N. 16th St., ...
City moves to take downtown buildings
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The Fort Dodge city government is moving to seize two fire-damaged downtown buildings, which will likely be knocked down if the effort to take possession of them is successful. The buildings are three-story brick structures located at 1101 and 1107 Central Avenue. City Manager David ...
Johll advocates for Webster County in nation’s capital
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Webster County Engineer Jamie Johll joined nearly 2,000 county leaders from across the country for the National Association of Counties (NACo) Legislative Conference Feb. 21-24. Conference attendees shaped NACo’s legislative agenda, received updates on key federal policies, and advocated for ...
Property taxes, education discussed at forum
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By BILL SHEA bshea@messengernews.net Iowa lawmakers have been talking about doing something with property taxes since the legislative session began in early January. Now the state Senate is getting ready to advance a proposal. State Sen. Tim Kraayenbrink, R- Fort Dodge, said during an ...