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FD Police investigate shots fired incident
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A man was detained by police after firing a gun in Fort Dodge Wednesday evening. The incident at 720 B St. was reported at about 4:45 p.m. Police Lt. Joe Bates said two or three people got into an argument and a man pulled out a handgun and fired two rounds into the ground. “He never ...
The Giving Season
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Students at St. Edmond High School came together with community members and parents to provide warmth and comfort to residents at the Marian Home this winter. In the spirit of the holiday season, both the Student Council and Textiles class at St. Edmond, along with others, presented ...
From our files: December 2010
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News of Record: Dec. 17, 2025
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Priest enters plea in theft case ALGONA — A Roman Catholic priest accused of stealing about $70,000 from two churches in Kossuth County has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge, according to court records. The Rev. Steven McLoud, of Fort Dodge, pleaded guilty to third degree fraudulent ...
Lewandowski to retire from Veterans Affairs
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After more than a decade serving Webster County veterans, Dan Lewandowski announced Tuesday that he will be retiring in 2026. Lewandowski, director of Webster County Veterans Affairs, announced at the Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday that his retirement will be effective July 17, 2026, ...