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D/SAOC vigil set for Thursday

The Domestic/Sexual Assault Outreach Center (D/SAOC) will hold its annual Candlelight Vigil to honor survivors and victims on Thursday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 400 S. 13th St. The event begins at 6 p.m. and is open to the public. In the past, the vigil has included a survivor or family ...

Legacy in the arts

Susan Ahlers Leman believed the arts could change lives and strengthen communities. A new scholarship in her memory will carry that love of the arts forward by helping students from Fort Dodge and Webster City to pursue degrees in music and theater. On Tuesday, the Fort Dodge Fine Arts ...

Taking center stage with Brooklyn Kaloupek

Growing up, Brooklyn Kaloupek couldn’t wait for Friday nights. She enjoyed going to the football games, not just for the competition, but for the halftime show. Kaloupek’s sister was in the colorguard, which was part of Fort Dodge Senior High’s All-American Marching Band. “My love ...

News of Record: Oct. 21, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Third degree theft — Fabian Burse, 31, Fort Dodge, two counts, preliminary hearing waived. Provide false identification information — Fabian Burse, 31, Fort Dodge, $105 plus surcharge, court costs. Violation of parole — Matthew A. Mueller, 42, Dayton, transferred to Parole Board. First degree theft — Matthew A. Mueller, 42, Dayton, preliminary hearing set for Oct. 30. Third degree burglary — Matthew A. Mueller, 42, Dayton, preliminary hearing set for Oct. 30. Driving while license suspended — Kierra A. Mericle, 33, 1417 Seventh ...

Council passes revised rental unit standards

The City Council of Webster City passed a revised set of comprehensive standards for rental housing, on its second reading last night. Routine procedure calls for three readings of measures changing city code ordinances, but Council may, if it wishes, pass and adopt a measure after two readings. The first reading passed on Monday October 5, 2026. After meeting with landlords, as directed by Council, city staff revised the draft standards. Here’s how Development Director Ariel Bertran described that work: “We listened to concerns brought forward by local property owners. After ...

Council approves two new minor subdivisions in Webster City

At its meeting last night, the City Council of Webster City approved the addition of two minor subdivisions to the City of Webster City. The largest, with 133.49 acres, is northeast of the city, and owned by Griffon Point Holdings LLC, of Runnells; the second, totaling 51.66 net acres, is ...