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The initial court petition the Fort Dodge city government filed to try to take ownership of the sports pavilion at Corridor Plaza was thrown out by a magistrate early this week. But the legal wrangling over the future ownership of the facility at 260 S. 27th St is far from over, and the ...

Go and Do: Sept. 4, 2026

Around the area DAYTON — The Dayton Championship Rodeo will be held TODAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY and MONDAY in the Dayton Rodeo Arena, 223 S. Main St., Dayton. Tickets are $25 for ages 12 and up, $12 for ages 6-11, and free for ages 5 and under. Gates open at 5 p.m. today. The rodeo begins at 7 p.m. Wear red to show support of military currently serving deployment. Tonight, Saturday and Sunday, the rodeos begin at 7 p.m. and there will be a fireworks show after the rodeo, as well as a rodeo dance at Shed ’37. Citywide garage sales and vendors in the park will be held all weekend. The ...

News of Record: Sept. 4, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Thursday Driving while barred — Jessica A. Harrison, 35, Badger, preliminary hearing set for Sept. 11. Fourth degree criminal mischief — Dennis L. Herring, 27, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for Sept. 11, no contact order issued. Third degree burglary, motor vehicle — Dennis L. Herring, 27, Fort Dodge, two counts, preliminary hearing set for Sept. 11. Unlawful possession of a prescription drug — Dennis L. Herring, 27, Fort Dodge, two counts, preliminary hearing set for Sept. 11. Possession of a controlled substance, marijuana, ...

Lost Limb Riders support amputees

When John Thompson lost his right leg below the knee to diabetic complications five years ago, he found himself facing a whole new set of challenges every day. He used his physical strength and will power to master walking and climbing stairs with his prosthetic leg. “When they first ...